Your missing some of the keys points in this review, the narrative is the journey of Patrick Bateman in everyday psychopathic life, he DID NOT kill anyone, he is not who he thinks he is, not so much mistaken in the movie moreover he has an identity crisis throughout. We clearly see that he suffers from delusions in the movie (and in the book), in the movie he sees a message saying insert cat into ATM machine .... The killings are merely desires that have come forth into delusions.
Good review, though I feel you missed the point a bit at the end. The film is more about the apathy people had during the 80's, and the importance of appearances vs who a person really is. Its not so much about whether Patrick SHOULD have gotten away with the murders or not, but if anyone really CARES that he did.
I don't believe Ellis was trying to tell a fantastical story about this one guy who was a murderer, he was observing a lack of compassion and humanity in lieu of image in the 80's.
Yeah I preferred the movie over the book. The book tried so hard to be offensive, it just turned out to be ridiculous. And the whole aspect the movie focused on was poorly developed. Book and sequel to this movie are utter crap if you ask me. I agree with your review, it's worth a watch, but certainly not for the storyline.
I'm of the opinion that Bateman did imagine this in his head - Indeed a psychopath in his head - but as the lawyer pointed out he's much too spineless to do something like killing. Hell, he couldn't even tell the bartender off at the beginning of the film like he so wanted to.
its considered open ended because it uncertain whether patrick bateman actually commited any murders or not, Its implyed that he possibly imagined some or all the murders .
I did consider that, and it's a very real possibility.
But my point still stands. If Bateman did kill several people during his killing spree, then he will probably be caught and charged with murder whether he killed those other people or not. That is why I don't think the conclusion can be open-ended.
Im guessing the people behind the movie did want people to decide for themselves. But on that note your right , that one killing spree scene always made me wonder how he did not get caught . The ammunition was possibly common enough in pistols . regardless very good review!
@owen2612 If the film maker meant to propose a "he imagined it all" explanation, then I prefer the open-ended and implausible scenario that the reviewer presumed at first.
@owen2612 I saw an interview with the director somewhere on youtube, where she says that Bateman actually kills them..... Got just a little dissapointed when I heard that
A review of your review: Brilliant editing, hilarious and clever outro music. The last thing I expected today was to watch an in-depth and insightful American Psycho review about a decade after its initial release - but I'm glad I did! Very well done.
Your missing some of the keys points in this review, the narrative is the journey of Patrick Bateman in everyday psychopathic life, he DID NOT kill anyone, he is not who he thinks he is, not so much mistaken in the movie moreover he has an identity crisis throughout. We clearly see that he suffers from delusions in the movie (and in the book), in the movie he sees a message saying insert cat into ATM machine .... The killings are merely desires that have come forth into delusions.
yakedup 1 month ago
good review
AFMatthews321 6 months ago
Good review, though I feel you missed the point a bit at the end. The film is more about the apathy people had during the 80's, and the importance of appearances vs who a person really is. Its not so much about whether Patrick SHOULD have gotten away with the murders or not, but if anyone really CARES that he did.
I don't believe Ellis was trying to tell a fantastical story about this one guy who was a murderer, he was observing a lack of compassion and humanity in lieu of image in the 80's.
Calaith 7 months ago
Lol, I didn't want to bring this up, but every time somebody says "Bateman" I accidentally think "Batman".
Bassbait 8 months ago
What is the music in the beginning?
Exverlobter 8 months ago
@Exverlobter
'Hip to be Square' by Huey Lewis and the News. Bateman played the song while he was murdering Paul Allen.
QUANTUMJOKER 8 months ago
Yeah I preferred the movie over the book. The book tried so hard to be offensive, it just turned out to be ridiculous. And the whole aspect the movie focused on was poorly developed. Book and sequel to this movie are utter crap if you ask me. I agree with your review, it's worth a watch, but certainly not for the storyline.
damanhl 8 months ago
I'm of the opinion that Bateman did imagine this in his head - Indeed a psychopath in his head - but as the lawyer pointed out he's much too spineless to do something like killing. Hell, he couldn't even tell the bartender off at the beginning of the film like he so wanted to.
CowboyDev1 8 months ago 4
its considered open ended because it uncertain whether patrick bateman actually commited any murders or not, Its implyed that he possibly imagined some or all the murders .
owen2612 8 months ago
@owen2612
I did consider that, and it's a very real possibility.
But my point still stands. If Bateman did kill several people during his killing spree, then he will probably be caught and charged with murder whether he killed those other people or not. That is why I don't think the conclusion can be open-ended.
QUANTUMJOKER 8 months ago
@QUANTUMJOKER
Im guessing the people behind the movie did want people to decide for themselves. But on that note your right , that one killing spree scene always made me wonder how he did not get caught . The ammunition was possibly common enough in pistols . regardless very good review!
owen2612 8 months ago
@owen2612
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
As for the open-ended conclusion, I also just don't see the point in having Bateman's murders be imaginary.
QUANTUMJOKER 8 months ago
@QUANTUMJOKER He either imagined the whole thing, or his lawyers were really good which is not very far from reality looking at how wealthy he is.
YoussefFishere 2 weeks ago
@owen2612 If the film maker meant to propose a "he imagined it all" explanation, then I prefer the open-ended and implausible scenario that the reviewer presumed at first.
mbarbarelli 8 months ago
@owen2612 I saw an interview with the director somewhere on youtube, where she says that Bateman actually kills them..... Got just a little dissapointed when I heard that
BearWindAppleyard 6 months ago
A review of your review: Brilliant editing, hilarious and clever outro music. The last thing I expected today was to watch an in-depth and insightful American Psycho review about a decade after its initial release - but I'm glad I did! Very well done.
mbarbarelli 8 months ago