American Psycho

2000 "I think my mask of sanity is about to slip."
7.6| 1h42m| R| en| More Info
Released: 14 April 2000 Released
Producted By: Lionsgate
Country: United States of America
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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.

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Ameriatch One of the best films i have seen
SteinMo What a freaking movie. So many twists and turns. Absolutely intense from start to finish.
Lollivan It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.
Francene Odetta It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
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Prashast Singh Just watched AMERICAN PSYCHO. An intense horror movie! Redefines the genre by delivering a solid plot with a scary lead actor and multiple chilling moments. A little bit of pacing issues could've been handled well but the end takes the viewer by surprise.Christian Bale is effective. I first saw him as Batman and now as Bateman...His performance is outstanding!It's hard to decide which genre it actually comes under because it blends multiple genres: horror, drama, crime, thriller etc. But I would classify it as horror because even without the chills, the lead character still is pretty menacing.The only flaw for me was there were some pacing issues due to which it felt long even at 102 minutes. But that's in a way the film's success!By the time the end arrives, the film gets elevated to a higher level. It makes me think as if really saw a masterpiece. I did, yes. I did.I'd recommend this movie to anyone who is fine with intense serial killer flicks. Infrequently but still quite graphic. Not for kids, strictly. But for grown ups, a terrific watch!
Jesper Karlsson Prytz American Psycho is the story of a psychotic investment banker - Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale). He has a nice apartment, a beautiful fiancée and a nice job. However he also has a darker side. When he isn't out partying with his friends, he is out murdering prostitutes, homeless and anyone else who annoys him.While the movie certainly diverts from the book (written by Bret Easton Ellis). I'd say it diverts for the better. The book may be darker and use a lot more disturbing imagery to get its satire across, the movie instead uses a lighter tone. It still manages to deliver that biting satire about yuppie culture in the eighties.This is a movie that shines on re-watchings. The subtle details that the actors and actresses display is phenomenal along with the small things that pull it all together. The movie displays fragile masculinity in its purest form with vain and cruel men in focus. It shows how cruel this yuppie world can be, and at times you almost sympathise with Bateman on his quest to be noticed and stand out. The movies use of the song "Hip to be Square" is quite apt.The ending may feel a bit lackluster to some but the unsatisfyingness (best word to describe it) fits with the narrative.It may not be perfect. But considering that I've written a full length essay on this movies subject, and it still holds up - I'd say it's a great satire.
Majikat In a material world, where everything can be bought and ego drives humans to be disconnected and competitive, where drugs no longer reach that high and human life has little value, the disguise is slipping and the hunger for the thrill is at it's peak. It's not a typical serial killer film, it's quirky, almost arty and is probably appreciated more on its second viewing.