My all time favorite film and a great look at the inner workings of it. This film is so deep with visual metaphors and character development that I see, hear, and understand new things every time I watch it. Great job!
So far I've only watched these videos on movies I had previously seen, yet on this one, for whatever reason, I watched this before seeing the film. Definitely interesting, as it allowed me to watch the movie in a different way than I would have on a blind viewing. I'm not sure how to feel about it, but I know for a fact it didn't take away from the experience at all. There were still things I took away from each scene that differed from your own, yet some others meshed with your perspective into a pretty beautiful perception. I loved this movie, just like you said I could. Thank you for your work, it is wonderful!
its simple: this is in the top 100 movies of all time, probably high up there. i cant express how much i love American beauty. the first sentence you said is perfect.
Binge watching all your videos, you give a whole new prospective and appreciation on all the movies you analyze, the way you deconstruct and reassemble the whole plot and the intents a director may of had, its like watching a master watchmaker takes apart a watch. Very impressive, you should have so many more subs.
Josh. by far this is a great review. I had seen this movie a long time ago and loved it then. however after watching your review I had to see the movie again. and now realise truly that there is enough beauty in the work to make your heart burst. .and also the movie's score/ soundtrack is amazing.
This is such a beautiful movie. I loved your analysis. I remember the first time I saw this film, I was so touched by it, and I still am. A lot of people say it doesn't hold up well. I very strongly disagree with that statement. For me, this movie wasn't about us becoming slaves to the things we own, but rather becoming slaves to society, doing whatever society expects from us. If you think about it, every character in the movie does that, except for Ricky. Jane hangs out with a "popular" girl from school, who isn't really her friend. Angela tries to maintain that hot and popular, rebel girl image. Caroline wants to be this successful, controlling person, but we find out that's not the way she really was in her youth. Lester is very unhappy with his life because he hasn't grown up to be the man he wanted to be. Hence, the comments about his youth. And Ricky's father hides behind this tough, straight guy personality, but we later find out he actually might be gay.
Caught this soundtrack in a bar last week, reminded of this amazing essay by this awesome channel @MoviesILoveandsocanyou Thanks, I'm about to watch it again....now smile.. You're at Mr. Smileys
i'm straight up saying this is one of the best vids on youtube. Amazing analysis of an amazing film. Thank you. Now i undersand and appreciate it so much more
wow I always hated this movie and I saw it the first time when I was 14, seeing you interpret this movie was truly amazing, and its astonoshing how I never noticed how beautiful this movie was.
I've just discovered your channel through an offhand reddit comment. I've watched four today, and I am going to watch them all. Keep up the great work!
i know how you feel, the editing that goes into this has to be pretty crazy, Also finding relevant clips throughout the film has to be a pain in the ass. But you do a good job with it man so just keep up the good work!
I always avoided this movies. Not for any one reason. I just never heard anything great about it. But this video has sold me. I gotta go out an see it, if not buy it.
I saw this movie in 2020 and I loved this movie very much.. I got addicted to this movie...I see this movie everytime I get depressed .. This movie brings me hope and gives me grief ... I am searching for other movies which gives the same feel as this movie... Please help me.. Suggest me other movies which feels like this movie..
You said this movie was about characters evaluating themselves, going after they wanted. The real beauty was having them take a step further than their first evaluation, what they THOUGHT they wanted. Lester thought he wanted Angela, but once he got it, he realized he didn't. Caroline thought she wanted to kill Lester, but once she got it she is full of grief. To me, this movie's about finding what really, really matters.
So glad I subscribed to you, not only are your reviews so insightful but they also make me fall in love with some of my favourite movies once again. It would be nice to have some lesser known movies on here too.
One may question whether or not American Beauty actually is an adaptation of Lolita; and, yes, it does seem difficult to define it as such. Yet, it also seems remarkably uncanny that Lester Burnham is an anagram for Humbert Learns and that Lester falls in love with a girl with the last name of Hayes. American Beauty is undoubtedly inspired by Nabokov’s novel
Don't know if this was just me that noticed but when Karen breaks down and cries cause she can't sell the house, the blinds move, just like how the shirts move later on after her husband has died. I think this shows how his death truly affected her, even tho it wouldn't seem to as the movie plays
I don't know either but I guess it was to represent him getting what he always wanted; to be happy. He got back his life and in his last moments, looked back on his life and was essentially happy. It's tragic, but it seems like a better choice because he was so happy
I really like these videos but the editing on this was really distracting. Having the music pop back in at full volume every time you switch from clip to voiceover was just uncomfortable to watch.
I think you make some good observations in this video. But in my opinion there are a few things you may be a little off on. Again that's just my opinion. It's allways left to the interpenetration of the viewer. You sound pretty young so give it about 20 or 30 years. Come back & watch the movie. Then watch this video of your analysis again. I think you will find it interesting how some things may seem different. I watched this movie again today & I see some things differently from my previous viewings. I catch myself doing that with movies & even books that I revisit. At least I know I'm still thinking. ;-)
The first time I watched this movie I was just a kid. And I recall watching it just because I knew I would see some boobs on it haha. Now I rewatched it thanks to you. The movie is trully amazing and I don't recall getting so emotional about a scene like the last one in the garage, when Chris Cooper's character falls apart. I really felt his pain at that moment and the suffering he felt for failing with his son, who was supposedly having sexy with older man for money.
+Ralph Waldo Picklechips I think the real issue is the audio editing, the cuts between music are really jarring. The content is excellent and about some of my favorite movies so I personally will keep watching, but I see where you're coming from. If you want something similar, I think Every Frame a Painting and Nerdwriter1 have analyses that are just as insightful, but edited better.
the daughter asked ricky to kil her father. so Ricky has janes father appear to be gay and that he is messing around with ricky. so rickys father shoots janes father thinking he gave jane what she wanted.
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YOU ARE SO GOOD AT THIS
Coming from you, sir, that means a lot.
I know... like wtf!!
Your last point about life and death really moved me. Great vid.
I really liked your analysis. This movie really stuck with me when I saw it 14 years ago and I didn't really know why. Thanks for explaining.
This is one of the few films that I would call a masterpiece. There's nothing I would change about it. One of my all time favorite films for sure.
Fax definitely a classic
This is my favorite movie of all time. It really changed my life
Child Mo-LESTER
My all time favorite film and a great look at the inner workings of it. This film is so deep with visual metaphors and character development that I see, hear, and understand new things every time I watch it. Great job!
One of my favorite films, glad I was directed here from Reddit!
So far I've only watched these videos on movies I had previously seen, yet on this one, for whatever reason, I watched this before seeing the film. Definitely interesting, as it allowed me to watch the movie in a different way than I would have on a blind viewing. I'm not sure how to feel about it, but I know for a fact it didn't take away from the experience at all. There were still things I took away from each scene that differed from your own, yet some others meshed with your perspective into a pretty beautiful perception. I loved this movie, just like you said I could. Thank you for your work, it is wonderful!
its simple: this is in the top 100 movies of all time, probably high up there. i cant express how much i love American beauty. the first sentence you said is perfect.
What an amazing analysis. Very thorough and covered aspects of plot, character development, and cinematography among other things. Great job!
Binge watching all your videos, you give a whole new prospective and appreciation on all the movies you analyze, the way you deconstruct and reassemble the whole plot and the intents a director may of had, its like watching a master watchmaker takes apart a watch. Very impressive, you should have so many more subs.
A beautiful film and an ending that makes me cry like a baby. Every time.
I seriously love your videos, you've really made me appreciate films and watch them in a whole different light - thank you!
Josh. by far this is a great review. I had seen this movie a long time ago and loved it then. however after watching your review I had to see the movie again. and now realise truly that there is enough beauty in the work to make your heart burst. .and also the movie's score/ soundtrack is amazing.
I love this movie it's the best movie ever
Imgur brought me here. Changed my perspective on the movie. Awesome review!
Amazing review. I have watched many reviews of this beautiful film, but nothing came close to striking home as much as this one. Thank you!
This is such a beautiful movie. I loved your analysis. I remember the first time I saw this film, I was so touched by it, and I still am. A lot of people say it doesn't hold up well. I very strongly disagree with that statement. For me, this movie wasn't about us becoming slaves to the things we own, but rather becoming slaves to society, doing whatever society expects from us. If you think about it, every character in the movie does that, except for Ricky. Jane hangs out with a "popular" girl from school, who isn't really her friend. Angela tries to maintain that hot and popular, rebel girl image. Caroline wants to be this successful, controlling person, but we find out that's not the way she really was in her youth. Lester is very unhappy with his life because he hasn't grown up to be the man he wanted to be. Hence, the comments about his youth. And Ricky's father hides behind this tough, straight guy personality, but we later find out he actually might be gay.
And in the midst of all this craziness, we forget to stop and look at all the beauty that surrounds us.
Love this movie, great vid Marcus :P
I love this movie. Kevin Spacey is one of my favorite actors and I love the musical score.
great analysis
its simple: this is in the top 100 movies of all time. i cant express how much i love American beauty. the first sentence you say is perfect
this movie is number one..and thats coming from someone who uses Tyler Durden as his screen name
There is so much beauty in the world to make your heart burst.....
this is an awesome video thank you so much and I nearly cried again dammit
Caught this soundtrack in a bar last week, reminded of this amazing essay by this awesome channel @MoviesILoveandsocanyou
Thanks, I'm about to watch it again....now smile..
You're at Mr. Smileys
i'm straight up saying this is one of the best vids on youtube. Amazing analysis of an amazing film. Thank you. Now i undersand and appreciate it so much more
wow I always hated this movie and I saw it the first time when I was 14, seeing you interpret this movie was truly amazing, and its astonoshing how I never noticed how beautiful this movie was.
I've just discovered your channel through an offhand reddit comment. I've watched four today, and I am going to watch them all. Keep up the great work!
You perfectly articulated everything that I thought made this movie so special. Thank you.
Could be my favourite video of yours, or at least definitely up there with the in bruges one
This was absolutely great, thank you.
I love this film so much. Your analysis makes a lot more sense than some of the others out there.. Keep doing what you do, man. It's great.
It was a huge hit & deservedly so
i know how you feel, the editing that goes into this has to be pretty crazy, Also finding relevant clips throughout the film has to be a pain in the ass. But you do a good job with it man so just keep up the good work!
Thank you for explaining movies I don't like.
Once again, another stellar, mature analysis. Keep up the good work.
I haven't seen Adaptation yet, but I think I will now just to check out another one of your videos. Great analysis!
I absolutely adore this film.
I'll give the film this...when i first saw it i wasn't sure what to expect and it went down a really dark road it didn't see coming.
I wish I could too, because they're so fun to make; they just take a while.
I always avoided this movies. Not for any one reason. I just never heard anything great about it. But this video has sold me. I gotta go out an see it, if not buy it.
I hope you did. One of the greatest
Have always loved this film.
There's a reason why this movie is my 2nd favorite film. This video proves it. Thank You. SUBSCRIBE BUTTON, ACTIVATE!!!
+Jake Maringoni and the first movie is? xD
Roberto Medronho Birdman
+Jake Maringoni I couldn't agree more on those two movies!
this movie tops all... im sorry.. even fight club..and the matrix... pulp fiction may come close though. ..and birdman??.. really?... hated that film
@@jakemaringonii too love those movie.. Please suggest me some movies like american beauty
I saw this movie in 2020 and I loved this movie very much.. I got addicted to this movie...I see this movie everytime I get depressed .. This movie brings me hope and gives me grief ... I am searching for other movies which gives the same feel as this movie... Please help me.. Suggest me other movies which feels like this movie..
You said this movie was about characters evaluating themselves, going after they wanted. The real beauty was having them take a step further than their first evaluation, what they THOUGHT they wanted. Lester thought he wanted Angela, but once he got it, he realized he didn't. Caroline thought she wanted to kill Lester, but once she got it she is full of grief.
To me, this movie's about finding what really, really matters.
Ok have been buying every movie u have recommended. It's turning into a nice little collection. Thank you. Happy viewer
i loved this movie
Such a shame that this beautiful movie is tainted by Kevin spaceys presence
So glad I saw it in the before times...
i like ur vids- this one especially but uv really gotta stop using that kristen bell clip saying "it's a metaphor"
+Kenny Bother Never.
(Also, thank you for watching)
I love these videos, i wish you could do more of these because they are fantastic.
These are great!
Very good analysis, the only way i can fault you is on cutting to so many clips every second, other than that it's great
I am from reddit, nice video.
Man, you are really good at these!
are there any accounts like yours, but instead of sticking to the themes and ideas portrayed they analyze film form (the actual sounds and images)
This was a great analysis, subscribed! Thanks again
amazing.
now i know why i even like my most favourite movies ;)
that was a great film.
Beautiful review of a beautiful movie
Fantastic analysis, well done
great vid as always please continue this series
Listening to you speak is at times like watching someone meditate.
Awesome video man!
So glad I subscribed to you, not only are your reviews so insightful but they also make me fall in love with some of my favourite movies once again.
It would be nice to have some lesser known movies on here too.
One may question whether or not American Beauty actually is an adaptation of Lolita; and, yes, it does seem difficult to define it as such. Yet, it also seems remarkably uncanny that Lester Burnham is an anagram for Humbert Learns and that Lester falls in love with a girl with the last name of Hayes. American Beauty is undoubtedly inspired by Nabokov’s novel
Don't know if this was just me that noticed but when Karen breaks down and cries cause she can't sell the house, the blinds move, just like how the shirts move later on after her husband has died. I think this shows how his death truly affected her, even tho it wouldn't seem to as the movie plays
Fantastic movie, really good analysis!
God damn it I love this channel
When are you gonna do Shawshank Redemption?
Plan on doing any Tarantino films? I'd love to hear your thoughts on Jackie Brown. These are great keep em' coming!
Great video !
The only thing I don't get is Lester's death. I really don't think he deserved to die. Is there a purpose? Did he have to?
I don't know either but I guess it was to represent him getting what he always wanted; to be happy. He got back his life and in his last moments, looked back on his life and was essentially happy. It's tragic, but it seems like a better choice because he was so happy
Once again a great vid, thanks.
Fantastic review of a fantastic movie, subscribed, you deserve it!
I felt bad for Lester
You deserve far more views.
One of my favorite films, and you do a better job explaining it than my own brain.
I really like these videos but the editing on this was really distracting. Having the music pop back in at full volume every time you switch from clip to voiceover was just uncomfortable to watch.
So who kill him
Excellent
Do Three Colors: Blue
I think you make some good observations in this video. But in my opinion there are a few things you may be a little off on. Again that's just my opinion. It's allways left to the interpenetration of the viewer. You sound pretty young so give it about 20 or 30 years. Come back & watch the movie. Then watch this video of your analysis again. I think you will find it interesting how some things may seem different. I watched this movie again today & I see some things differently from my previous viewings. I catch myself doing that with movies & even books that I revisit. At least I know I'm still thinking. ;-)
I'd be interested to hear your analysis and "interpenetration" of the film.
could you please do one for the virgin suicides?
yesssss
*yes*
Speaking of Sam Mendes...do Road To Perdition
The first time I watched this movie I was just a kid. And I recall watching it just because I knew I would see some boobs on it haha. Now I rewatched it thanks to you. The movie is trully amazing and I don't recall getting so emotional about a scene like the last one in the garage, when Chris Cooper's character falls apart. I really felt his pain at that moment and the suffering he felt for failing with his son, who was supposedly having sexy with older man for money.
I didn't think too much of this film, Kevin Spacey was great, but the rest was uninteresting to me
m8 u fancy thora birch
eh ive tried a few of these videos and they seem like a 12th grade movie essay
12th grade??
I'll take it!
+Ralph Waldo Picklechips I think the real issue is the audio editing, the cuts between music are really jarring. The content is excellent and about some of my favorite movies so I personally will keep watching, but I see where you're coming from. If you want something similar, I think Every Frame a Painting and Nerdwriter1 have analyses that are just as insightful, but edited better.
the daughter asked ricky to kil her father. so Ricky has janes father appear to be gay and that he is messing around with ricky. so rickys father shoots janes father thinking he gave jane what she wanted.
awesome analysis