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Imprisoned in an inane corporate existence fueled by status symbols, small talk, and gossip, Bateman begins a bloody reign of terror on nearly all that cross his path. Bale is a razor sharp Bateman whose cool, predatory grace is only matched by the equally indifferent corporate world in which he lives.

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A cunning indictment of the materialism of the 1980s, AMERICAN PSYCHO is Mary Harron's (I SHOT ANDY WARHOL) and Guinevere Turner's (GO FISH) deft interpretation of the dark and violent Brett Easton Ellis novel of the same name. Christian Bale (VELVET GOLDMINE) plays Patrick Bateman, the personification of the "me" culture of Ronald Reagan's 1980s. Imprisoned in an inane corporate existence fueled by status symbols, small talk, and gossip, Bateman begins a bloody reign of terror on nearly all that cross his path. The film's gray and navy mise-en-scene is filled with chilly, vacant streets, hard-edged skyscrapers and cold interiors flecked with the latest technological gadgets and designer flourishes. Mary Harron's camera glides through these spaces with the undisturbed detachment of a shark. Bale is a razor sharp Bateman whose cool, predatory grace is only matched by the equally indifferent corporate world in which he lives. Even during its most hideous scene, when a naked, chain-saw-toting Bateman goes on a screaming rampage, AMERICAN PSYCHO manages to project a cold indifference that has terrifying undertones. Harron's film is a frightening denunciation of a consumer culture gone amuck with greed, materialism and a lack of nearly any charity whatsoever.

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Actor
Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Joshua Lucas, Reese Witherspoon, Chloã© Sevigny, Samantha Mathis
Rating
R
Movie/TV Title
American Psycho
Director
Mary Harron
Format
DVD
Release Year
2003
Genre
Drama

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Region 1
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Signal Standard
Dvd
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617
Leading Role
Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto, Joshua Lucas, Chloé Sevigny, Reese Witherspoon, Samantha Mathis
Release Date
20030520
Film Country
USA

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4 out of 5 stars
by jezebeeAug 18, 2007
Controversial for good reason
I am conflicted about to how to review this film. On the one hand the storyline is VERY unique- I can guarantee you havn't seen this done before. The themes that reoccur throughout the movie are definitely conversation worthy and it makes some very thought-provoking statements about society at large, materialism and consumption. HOWEVER, on the other hand, the film is VERY PERVERSELY SEXUALLY VIOLENT and the majority of the violence is against women. These are the same issues that divided the critics on this film and what caused all the controversy when it was first released. In some ways this movie reminds me of Natural Born Killers. In my opinion, any movie that is capable of evoking such strong emotions is PROBABLY worth watching once. That said, I would definitely recommend renting this one before buying it- you may not want to watch it again... The plot revolves around a very wealthy, attractive and professional male who commits multiple murders in his spare time- female prostitutes are a favorite. The film takes place in the 80's and many reverences are made to the 80's subculture and political scene. Even though it should be OBVIOUS that something with this man is awry (the loud and bloody murders are committed in his APARTMENT/CONDO, he is laundering bloody sheets, he even confesses to a colleague) no one around him seems to care. It keeps you wondering if the murders are really taking place, or if it is all in the man's twisted mind. The way this plays out makes this movie feel like a cross between a horror film and a comedy/satire.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by 98DhlAh4SR6@Del...Jul 22, 2007
Stunning !!!!
Bret Easton Ellis' Novel 'American Psycho'; 1991, sliced critics right down the middle. Most condemned its profile of an affluent '80s Serial Killer mutilating women as a sick, misogynist diatribe; while others praised the book as a pitch-black send-up of the Immoral Era of junk bonds, Iran-Contra and Cocaine-Crazed materialism. For years, controversy scared off attempts to bring it to screen; Male Directors for fear of being branded women-haters, while virtually every female was repulsed by the ultraviolent subject matter. Not Mary Harron. Along with Co-Screenwriter Guinevere Turner ('Go Fish'), they focus on the novel's darkly ironic social satire. The result is bloody perfect and indubiously brilliant. 'American Psycho' profiles Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), a blue-blood yuppie whose Ivy League education and inherited wealth guarantee him a life of luxury. His job requires no actual work, a debutante fiancée (Reese Witherspoon) who requires little attention, a dutiful secretary (Chloe Sevigny 'Boys Don't Cry') who asks few questions, and a bank account that seems bottomless. He bides his time schmoozing at upper-crust eateries, perfecting his canned tan, listening to his Walkman, and working out … occasionally to the sounds of women screaming in horror films. See, even though his friends are all virtually identical, Patrick is different. He has a secret — he's actually a Serial Killer, more fond of carving up prostitutes than playing the odd game of racquetball. Though we're only partially clued into his murderous nature at first; catching glimpses into a closet packed with instruments of torture or witnessing his frustrations getting bloodstained sheets laundered — we discover he's a Maniac on par with Ted Bundy, luring unsuspecting "hardbodies" into a condo charnel house in between swanky brunches at the Four Seasons. Turner and Harron's wickedly clever script doesn't show us the full horror of Bateman's macabre right away. Instead, they send up his obsession with the minutiae of upper-crust existence — clothing brands, real estate locations, restaurant reservations, and the typeface on business cards. In fact, it's Bateman's status-conscious jealously that leads him to commit his most hilarious on-screen murder — when he chops up another young executive (Jared Leto) with a fire axe to the tunes of Huey Lewis and the News' "Hip to Be Square." The cutlery-sharp play comes from its use of 1980s cultural cues, be it the scoring of a sadomasochistic ménage à trois to Phil Collins' "Sussudio"; to the screenplay's subtle use of Reagan-Era SNL catchphrases; Harron/Turner keep piling on irony as story takes a darker turn; Bateman muses on the meaning of Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All," while mutilating a hooker with a chainsaw. Physically perfect from a heavy-duty exercise regimen and extensive assortment of skin-care products, Bateman has such a warped soul that he's unable connect to anyone. With mannered schmoozing and frenzied psychosis, Bale makes this seesawing from luncheon to dungeon an infectuously watchable blend of madness. Even when Bateman does blow his cover; quoting Ted Bundy in casual conversation or confessing guilt in ramblings; no one in his shallow cliques can be bothered to notice. And that's the ultimate question arise - what's worse, the homicidal sociopath or the cynical society that doesn't care that he kills? SEE THIS GEM !!!!Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by kyle2502Sep 25, 2010
Movie title says it all.
One of Christian Bale's best performances ever. Patrick Bateman is the ideal of Manhattan society for the young male generation. He has it all! Money, a beautiful fiance, a great apartment and friends. But beneath the cover he is at heart as he humbily puts it, "Not all there." Despite his numerous mess-up's he never gets caught. It's a true insight to the ignorance of the wealthy end of humanity and their general lack of common sense and situational awareness. Patrick points out how everyone around him is far from what they seems, so why sould he be any different. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a good thriller. Little gory for some, but hey, that's Manhattan for ya!!
5 out of 5 stars
by music_kennyFeb 03, 2007
A Classic
Bret Easton Ellis' masterpiece finds an eerie and accurate interpretation in the screen version of "American Psycho." Though some of the more violent and sickening parts of the book are left out, there is no shadow of doubt left as to what Patrick Bateman is capable of. An incredible satire of 80s excess and boredom the film explores the dark places a person with too much can go to to find the next thrill. Most critics of this film and the book have never seen it, understand it or may be afraid of seeing themselves in it. The key question will always be, is this really Patrick or just his mind. A classic in cinema and literature. One of those rare occasions when a novel based primarily in the main characters head is transferred to cinema effectively.
5 out of 5 stars
by jdeering41May 02, 2007
Inexpensive DVD, but great movie to watch!!!
I bought this American Pyscho awhile back and was immediately impressed wtih the actors on this inexpensive DVD. Their was Christian Bale, Reese Witherspoon, William Dafoe, Chloe Sevigny and many more. The film exudes an eerie cleanliness and implying violence and showing the terrible aftermath, leaving us to fill in the gaps. Like the book, the film doesn't always know what it is trying to satirise, but for the most part it hits its targets, striking the right queasy balance between horror and humour, so that while we recoil at Patrick's heinous crimes, we find ourselves compelled to laugh at him. Overall, I recommend this DVD to anyone who likes horror.

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American Psycho (DVD, 2003)

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