Synopsis
I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.
A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
2000 Directed by Mary Harron
A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
Christian Bale Willem Dafoe Jared Leto Josh Lucas Samantha Mathis Matt Ross Bill Sage Chloë Sevigny Cara Seymour Justin Theroux Guinevere Turner Reese Witherspoon Krista Sutton Reg E. Cathey Anthony Lemke Stephen Bogaert Monika Meier Blair Williams Marie Dame Kelley Harron Patricia Gage Landy Cannon Park Bench Catherine Black Margaret Ma Peter Tufford Kennedy Mark Pawson Jessica Lau Lilette Wiens Show All…
Lauren McLaughlin Christian Halsey Solomon Chris Hanley Edward R. Pressman Joseph Drake Michael Paseornek Jeff Sackman
American Psycho 1, 美国杀人狂, Амерички психо, アメリカン・サイコ
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Me: Do you like Mary Harron’s adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho?
Snooty Film Analyst: It’s OK.
Me: The later scenes are a little too abstract for my tastes, but when Bateman’s monologuing carries on throughout all 102 minutes, I think it really comes into its own, commercially and artistically. The whole film has a clear, crisp look, and an old sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives Andrzej Sekula’s cinematography a big boost. Mary Harron's been compared to David Fincher in the final scenes, but I think Mary has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humour.
Snooty Film Analyst: Hey, Simon.
Me: Yes, Analyst?
Snooty Film Analyst: Why are their notes scattered around the place concerning theories…
patrick bateman’s horrified reaction when he saw his collague’s business card and said “it even has a watermark” was the most dramatic moment in cinematic history
yes patrick bateman is an awful, terrible person who kills peoplebut do you know what he doesn't do? lethis friends get away with making anti-semitic statements
Christian Bale deserved an Oscar.
So quotable.
So funny.
So twisted.
So delirious.
So amazing.
Sorry this review is so short, I have to return some videotapes.
omg can’t believe Patrick Bateman invented morning routines, the beauty guru jumped out
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look I know this might be fairly controversial and I don't want to upset anyone I just think that this app is a place I can express my opinions about film and I really hope you agree and take my words with appreciation for freedom of speech and simple conversation when I say: patrick had the nicest business card anyway
Sorry about the length in advance.
I watched this film a few years ago and thought, “I got it. He really isn’t Patrick Bateman. Big whoop.” I return to this and realize how little I knew. American Psycho is a masterpiece. It examines American society (specifically 80s Wall Street yuppies) in the most uproarious and horrific light possible. It’s dark and sardonic, but thoroughly entertaining. I shouldn’t be laughing at someone being killed or a related comment, but it absolutely slayed me. Bale is the highlight, but its overall craftsmanship and themes should be commended as much.
There are two BIG questions people ask about American Psycho
1. Did Patrick Bateman really exist?
2. Did Patrick Bateman or whoever Bateman…
as a graphic designer i too start vigorously sweating at the sight of copperplate gothic typography on a business card