American Psycho
October 11th, 2009 | Author: Blu-ray Movie
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Essential Videos Bret Easton Ellis's novel American Psycho, a dark and violent satire of "me" culture of the 1980s, Ronald Reagan, is certainly one of the most controversial books of the 90s, and that notoriety fueled its best - Seller status. This elegant, sophisticated adaptation by Mary Harron (I Shot Andy Warhol) may be able to ride the crest of fame, before the release of the film, Harron has waged a ratings battle (ironically, from the representations of gender rather than violence), but when the director said: "We're rescuing [the book] from its bad reputation." Harron and co-screenwriter Guinevere Turner (Go Fish) overcome many of the objections of Ellis's novel, which shall bear the most extreme violence off the field (sometimes barely), suggesting the reign of terror of yuppie killer Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) with splashes of blood and personal souvenirs. Bale is razor sharp as the hum of the company preening white tiger costume designer voice and sal…
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This review is from: American Psycho Edition Edition (Uncut Killer Collector's) (DVD) Based on Bret Easton Ellis' controversial novel American Psycho, the film tells the story of an 80's yuppie named Patrick Bateman (played by Christian Bale ), who works on Wall Street by day and kills people at night. Like the novel, often misunderstood, the film is a dark social comedy, a true story of horror. Bateman dresses and talks like all the other rich, young Wall Street crowd, and the mistaken identity and plays an important role in the Getting Away With gruesome murders again and again. Bateman their grip on reality begins to fade over time and at different times throughout the film it is obvious that Patrick's view of reality is a sick, homicidal dream of endless torture and murder. Even when Bateman confesses at one point, no one listens or seems to care. Everyone has their own agenda and the main concern of Bateman's friends is that extravagant restaurant to dine at next, or get the latest and greatest card to impress others.
Starring Christian Bale was a brilliant choice by director Mary Harron, who almost got kicked out of the project due to choose not to Leonardo DiCaprio for the lead. I honestly do not think anyone could capture the personality of Patrick Bateman is well aware that Bale, who gave an extraordinary performance cooling. Reese Witherspoon and casting of Prissy, brain bubble Evelyn, who has pledged to Bateman but knows nothing of his psychotic, homicidal behavior, was a perfect choice. Much of the dialogue in the film comes directly from the book by Ellis, and the terrible violence of the work has been greatly weakened, with much of it takes place off camera. Many viewers do not seem to appreciate the frequent humor in American Psycho, such as various times Bateman says crazy things like "I'm in murders and executions" that no one seems to listen. And his philosophical ramblings about the music of Huey Lewis & The News, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston and are hysterical!
The new "Killer Collector's Edition" is a mixture as far as features go penalty. The documentary "From Book to Screen" is in depth, but instead of having new interviews with the stars are mostly interviews with film critics who bores me. It seemed there were too many stories of romance and very little filming. There is a lame video essay read by a singer and a documentary on the '80. Fortunately, there are several deleted scenes (with optional director commentary), as well as several humorous trailers. My favorite feature (and probably the main reason why you should by this edition) is the director's commentary which tells lots of fun behind the scenes info. And the image and sound quality are better than ever! American Psycho is not a film for everyone, but for those who enjoy intelligent satire, with a little horror mixed, this modern classic is a must for your DVD collection! And before you judge or even watch this movie, you should read the novel by Ellis to appreciate its history, its censorship.
"I like to dissect girls. Did you think I'm crazy? -P. Bateman
This review is from: American Psycho (DVD) No doubt, Mary Harrion "American Psycho" is certainly not for every taste and audience demographic. The good news may be that the film is not so terrible and bloody as both its subject and its controversial nature would suggest. In fact, the comic tone of ironic detachment helps to de-emphasize the more sordid aspects of the field and highlight, rather pungent satirical message of the film. It is located in the mid-1980s, "American Psycho" casts a harsh light on the then-Brand New, up-and-coming group of 20 executives of something known as "yuppies." Patrick Bateman, the psycho of the title is a man who literally seems to have everything - stunning good looks, an amazing physics, a beautiful fiancé, a diploma from Harvard and a successful career as an executive on Wall Street. However, the only young person with whom he consorts, Patrick admits only us in voice-over narration that was literally empty a suit - that his perfectly maintained outer appearance, seemingly well-ordered routine reports and voids, surface Personal Social merely mask the moral emptiness that inhabits the heart of his soul. Much of the complexity of the character of Patrick is that it seems paradoxically to be both obsessed conform to the values of the world where he lives, and yet be aware of their strange unreality and irrelevance. Thus, we see more emotionally off, fearing they will not be able to book a table at a restaurant where the chic luxury or because he feels that one of his companions had business card more impressive in search of him. Much of Patrick's madness has its roots in a sort of obsessive-compulsive paranoia that stems from the belief that modern life and, in fact, can be transformed into a problem of perfect life free, if one just enough money to adequately and the right of "things" to do this. Frankly admitting that he feels no emotional attachment to all other human beings, Patrick, is free to direct his madness, in its latest anti-social taboos, shattering its forms: serial murders. Thus, when the days turn to nights, Patrick starts to build his victims and potential victims - a homeless man, assorted prostitutes, ex-girlfriend, an unctuous business associate, even some policemen who are wise activities later in the film. Fortunately for the sensitive among us, most of the running time of the film is devoted to a comic rather than thriller mode. The crisp, dry humor Mary Harrion / Guinevere Turner screenplay mines the center of business and the complaints of the twisted values of a free spirit for all their black comedy potential. Christian Bale brings a remarkable finesse a delicate role in the management seem coolly alluring, coolly detached, ironic fun touching and pathetic all at the same time. Special credit should go to Stark, almost antiseptic for filmmakers achieve through the art direction and design, a look that matches the visual terms the moral and emotional emptiness of the characters and their world. Much has been made of the tone of the novel anti-woman, at the time of its initial release. Perhaps because the writers and the director are themselves women, the film seems to have facilitated many aspects a bit '. Indeed, as in a movie like "In the Company of Men," we are not so much appalled as sadly amused by the vehemence of anti-women comments uttered by Patrick and his cronies, because we see that the losers just causes of these men really are. Harrion and Turner obviously know what they speak. To reiterate, "American Psycho" may not be cup of tea while the world of cinema, but those looking for a little 'sharp satire of modern American life will find some rewards defined.
This review is from: American Psycho (Unrated Version) (DVD) that we know it or not, many of us have co-workers who are just like Patrick Bateman. Outside, they show great confidence, style and success, and they know exactly what to say and when to say it. But inside lurks a fragmented soul ready to snap at any moment. Welsh actor Christian Bale, in one of the best performances you will ever see, brings to life Patrick Bateman, the Wall Street yuppie who works at Pierce & Pierce by day and is a serial killer by night. In adapting the controversial and unpleasant book by Bret Easton Ellis, director Mary Harron purges much of the violence and misogyny that made the novel one of the most despised and misunderstood pieces of literature in the last 20 years. What remains is a twisted sense of the book 's humor. This is not a slasher, but rather a clever satire on the yuppie lifestyle of the late 1980s. Speaking at a pitch perfect American accent that recalls a game show host, Bale perfectly embodies his character physically and emotionally. His performance at the same time makes you laugh, pity and fear Bateman. Jared Leto is also good in his role as short as Paul Allen (in the book is Paul Owen, because its name has changed in the film, I do not know), Chloë Sevigny also stands out as an assistant to Patrick timid, and Reese Witherspoon shines like a Girl Beverly Hills and his self-absorbed fiancee. This is the unedited version, which has a few additional flashes of nudity in one of the sex scenes. The difference is so minimal, it is worth noting, in showing how close the MPAA can get when it comes to editing. However, "American Psycho" is a disturbing film, but smart, who was one of the best in 2000. E 'strongly recommended.