[...] Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday [...]
"I had always heard your entire life flashes in front of your eyes the second before you die. First of all, that one second isn't a second at all, it stretches on forever, like an ocean of time.." - american beauty was a masterpiece, A Magnum Opus
This is my favorite movie, period. The "beauty in the world" is amplified by the opposing horror of the wife and the marine. So many layers, I can not believe that someone wrote this. Truly genius, and I do not say that lightly.
This film really shows the emotional hardship of lives of both adults and young people, and it is so true - not many films have this advantage, pleasure to watch everytime
"American Beauty undermines your expectations, deftly, brilliantly." "By the end of the movie, which concludes with a moment of metaphysical grace as unforeseen as it is gorgeous, you realize that Ball has shown you something profound about Americas soul."
"American Beauty is a flat-out masterpiece, surely the best movie of the year; indeed an all-time classic." "It is one of the most artistically accomplished, truthful and altogether breathtaking motion pictures Very few movies are genuinely unforgettable. This is one of them."
I think that comment indicates the quality of this masterpiece. Its layerd with emotion and humour. Its dialgoue is witty and real. Its characters i feel like i know and leaves me thinking, laughing, sad and glad that a film of this calibre on comes along every decade or two. Its up there with the classics.
I think most people Of the western World have very complex lives. I think most people are able 2 identify with all of the feelings in this Movie; whether or not they do with the specifics - U know, when events happen in America people always ask,"How did that happen?" How did Columbine High school
happen?" Well this film answers some of those questions because that stuff is going on all the time at a subterranean level.
Before a moment, I finished watching this movie. Beautiful story, but realy sad. I recommend for everyone! Kevin Spacey was amazing, he's great actor.
3. Lester when he was about to make love with Angela.
That doesn't mean that the other scenes are redundant.
I was impressed with Rick character, the 18 years boy, who was in a mental hospital he has more awareness of the life more than anyone else in the film! Thanks to two years in mental hospital! Made him see things deeply!
BigPictureRecords, couldn't agree with you more on the [FAMOUS] plastic bag scene, as you correctly described it, as I'm reminded of it every time I SEE a frogging paper bag.
woah! jst by seeing this i wnt to go see this movie i love kevin and all of his movies i hav to see this one tho and i think by jst watchin this i think i kno the endin but err idk if thts rele gnna happen anybdy kno of a way tht i can watch this movie on the internet?
i'd really appreciate it if some on could put up the love scene between between lester and angela, the one with the song sung by annie lennox after A and janes fight
i'm not a lunatic, a spammer, a jobless person or an attention seeker. This really is the best fucking movie there ever is. If you haven't seen it, your missing something in life.
This is a great movie; one of the best of the 90's. The musical score by Thomas Newman was so intuitive and elegant that it brought the entire film together. It kind of sucks that you had to destroy the mood of this clip with that which you call "music."
"Lester I refuse to be a victim"
medunklin 1 year ago
+ tha guy was so freakin + hot ...awwwh ..makes me M-E-L-T!! <3
sinfulutopia 1 year ago 3
I do like this cinematic put-together and the background music. It summarizes the film perfectly. Besides, the film is a masterpiece.
FFabian1994 1 year ago
still one of the greatest films ever made.
vector6977 2 years ago 26
[...] Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday [...]
paolomasneri 2 years ago 67
the song is STAY of 12 stones.
good video!
lauraprados 2 years ago
oi tati qual o nome da musica? (watch this song? please!)
marciell90exper 2 years ago
thora birch beautiful girl the best!
marciell90exper 2 years ago 2
good show, a must see
OBrien19 2 years ago 3
Remember when Thora Birch was a cute little blond girl? I do. Now she's a hot brunette woman!
Sotnas 2 years ago 8
i like the song. what is it?
kensforyou 2 years ago 2
yeah its really a good movie,its the best of the best
yubah1990 2 years ago
Great movie. Show the superficiality of american socieaty and the illusion of a perfect life, "the american way of life" is a shit!
American beauty are floweres without smell or spines, but beauty to see; like the american lifes, empty in deep, but in surface "perfect".
Sam Mendes really make a excelente movie.
ckinzel 2 years ago 9
i saw this movie when i was on mdma (ecstasy) and wow it was a powerful movie. every ones life is twisted in a way.
chodaLS1 2 years ago
omg i love this movie i totaly forgot the name till i saw sumthing that just remembered about it
goblex2 2 years ago
this is an amazing movie and Wes Bentley didn't get enough credit for his performance!
brfts2001 2 years ago
I have a strong feeling this movie portrays the Clinton family when they were living in the White House.
locknez1munster 2 years ago 4
th girl in the beginning looks a little bit like 'Callie' from Summerland :P
KarryUndercover7 2 years ago
what is the title of this song? and who are/ is the artist/s?
poperommell 2 years ago
Amazing video and Movie! =D
5 stars!
LogicalAlex 2 years ago
INCREDIBLE MOVIE.
napkindispenser 2 years ago 5
This is the Greatest Movie Ever...it is definately the first on my best of 10 movies!
jerseyrovcker61 2 years ago 3
great movie. It's really messes you up psychologically. Must see...
Boppaloppagus 2 years ago
"I had always heard your entire life flashes in front of your eyes the second before you die. First of all, that one second isn't a second at all, it stretches on forever, like an ocean of time.." - american beauty was a masterpiece, A Magnum Opus
IzzyLovesRock 2 years ago 5
is the song is the OST for the movie ??
anonymous9313 2 years ago
so,its all about who ?? the life of the daughter or the father ??
anonymous9313 2 years ago
its about both really, but focaused on the father a bit more.
Its a real good film, I watched this wehn I was young so I didnt understand much, but now I do :)
carlaygirl 2 years ago
it's more about the life of the father.. you have to see it..like dayah17 said...it mindblowing... :)
morphiaxyz 2 years ago
The whole family
TheLogicalAtheist 2 years ago
it's the life of a "typical" american family
it's about the "beauty" of america
and no, the song is not on the OST
mouldeck 2 years ago
Watch it!!
seanobrien321 2 years ago
this movie made me cry lol
brandie689 2 years ago
post john cusaks speech at the end. that's my favorite movie moment of all time
ChocolateMilkIsTight 2 years ago 2
i <3 this movie!
vintagecoolwhitegirl 2 years ago
i like this movie, but i never seen it.
waikiki86ahx 2 years ago
You need to see it, really. It is absolutely mindblowing, you know, one of these movies you will always remember.
dayah17 2 years ago 96
its been like 3 years or more and I still remember it :P
carlaygirl 2 years ago
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kirke1892 2 years ago
by the way whats this song called ?
shoxsy 2 years ago
Stay, by 12 Stones
kirke1892 2 years ago
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kirke1892 2 years ago
i wish i owned it too it's awesome...
shoxsy 2 years ago
American Beauty is my favourite movie, I wish I owned it on DVD.
Jationator 2 years ago 2
i love this film, it's just amazing. full stop really lol
0strangehappenings0 2 years ago
This is my favorite movie, period. The "beauty in the world" is amplified by the opposing horror of the wife and the marine. So many layers, I can not believe that someone wrote this. Truly genius, and I do not say that lightly.
stoictraveler 2 years ago 4
It's even more amazing that the writer was inspired by a plastic bag floating in the wind.
By far my faviorate film.
retardopooplick 2 years ago
You did a good job with this Tati17- makes me want to get my copy out to watch it. LOVE this movie!
mbLuver 2 years ago
thisis awesome!!!!!!!!!! wonderful compilation
Klaws4U 2 years ago
Nice compilation of clips accompanied by a great choice of music that goes really well. Nicely done!
Glat64 2 years ago
what's this song ???
Leuloz 2 years ago
la mejor pelicula de la historia
numetalmaniaco 2 years ago
my favorite movie, ever.
cecechery 2 years ago 2
Mena = Babe
Thora = SuperBabe
liam196501 2 years ago
so what is this movie about, i only say a glimps of this on TV
whiteout130 2 years ago
This film really shows the emotional hardship of lives of both adults and young people, and it is so true - not many films have this advantage, pleasure to watch everytime
kubanczyczek 2 years ago
the girl with the dark hair is very beautiful
snookumkitty 2 years ago
The song "Stay" by 12 Stones is perfectly blended here...thanks!
arutherock 2 years ago
i dunno why but I always thought that Thora Birch was hotter than Mena.
WWAAK 3 years ago 5
sex
rpsakash 3 years ago
This movie was the inspiration for Desperate Housewifes together with sex and the city.
jakobfrederik 3 years ago
what's the name of the song?
Ann87u 3 years ago
This is my favorite movie!
qwert8852 3 years ago
she's Thora Birch .
Edithh21 3 years ago 2
como se llama la protagonista??'
ntbcea 3 years ago
THORA BIRCH
the best personn evaa[=
x3helgapataki 3 years ago
mh ok
StefanR10 3 years ago
Not only is this the best movie of all time, whatever is in second place isn't even close. The meaning of life can be found here. Nice edit, Tati!
PeterPalmersheim 3 years ago
ahhhh love it!
dholmezzzzzzz 3 years ago
i absolutely love this movie!!! god!! i always forgat that guys name...not kevin spacey but the other 1!! the HOT one
dholmezzzzzzz 3 years ago
the kid? his name is wes bentley
blackxbamboo 3 years ago
the song is "stay" by 12 stones
bluehonu86 3 years ago
what's the name of the track?
shresthavic 3 years ago
The chick that Kevin Spacey wants to bone isn't even that hot.
Coribec 3 years ago
she is american
staystrange666 3 years ago
What is the name of the song?
trueloveguilfordjane 3 years ago
iiS she English or American ??
o0Holster0o 3 years ago
She's American. Why'd you ask?
CrippledRetardo 3 years ago
what's the name of the song?
olkaalemon 3 years ago
i love love love this moive
alley1987xx 3 years ago
who sings this song
alley1987xx 3 years ago
amazing movie
ndragonx 3 years ago
FAMILY GUY RIPPED THIS MOVIE OFF but it is still a fucking good movie
DanAndKat3 3 years ago
family guy rips everything off lol
dakoring 3 years ago 4
i fuckin love this movie!!!!!!!
dholmezzzzzzz 3 years ago
whoaa this movie is so great!
camy93 3 years ago
its my fave movie
great video<3
XplicitGlam 3 years ago
"American Beauty undermines your expectations, deftly, brilliantly." "By the end of the movie, which concludes with a moment of metaphysical grace as unforeseen as it is gorgeous, you realize that Ball has shown you something profound about Americas soul."
gregingram1970 3 years ago
"American Beauty is a flat-out masterpiece, surely the best movie of the year; indeed an all-time classic." "It is one of the most artistically accomplished, truthful and altogether breathtaking motion pictures Very few movies are genuinely unforgettable. This is one of them."
gregingram1970 3 years ago
I think that comment indicates the quality of this masterpiece. Its layerd with emotion and humour. Its dialgoue is witty and real. Its characters i feel like i know and leaves me thinking, laughing, sad and glad that a film of this calibre on comes along every decade or two. Its up there with the classics.
gregingram1970 3 years ago
I just read a review of AB:
"the writing and imagery achieve a level of cinematic poetry rarely reached in contemporary films."
gregingram1970 3 years ago
can anyone tell me where i could download this soundtrack?
gregingram1970 3 years ago
wot is the name of the song in the bakground and who is it by? anyone? =]
runnaboi 3 years ago
This film deals with fellowship & humanity.
I think most people Of the western World have very complex lives. I think most people are able 2 identify with all of the feelings in this Movie; whether or not they do with the specifics - U know, when events happen in America people always ask,"How did that happen?" How did Columbine High school
happen?" Well this film answers some of those questions because that stuff is going on all the time at a subterranean level.
IONIESKYE 3 years ago 2
lol coincedence this was on bbc last night :)
oRHIANo 3 years ago
I love Jane and Ricky
sousderriere 3 years ago
omg i love the movie!u did this very well^^
i wished someone would put up the flim on youtube....
GreyLady07 3 years ago
the two girls look so much alike
youtubizer 3 years ago
Before a moment, I finished watching this movie. Beautiful story, but realy sad. I recommend for everyone! Kevin Spacey was amazing, he's great actor.
Madzija0033 3 years ago 2
Three scenes can make this film wins 10 Oscars!
1. Plastic Bag scene.
2. Life flash scene.
3. Lester when he was about to make love with Angela.
That doesn't mean that the other scenes are redundant.
I was impressed with Rick character, the 18 years boy, who was in a mental hospital he has more awareness of the life more than anyone else in the film! Thanks to two years in mental hospital! Made him see things deeply!
The whole film is 10/10!
IloveFootball1982 3 years ago 3
Best film ever conceved
mikeisafoo 3 years ago 6
that was funny ass punch at 3:00-3:03
ruffhouse00x 3 years ago
I believe that was a slap. O.o; If you're talking about the girl and mother...?
eveninrose 3 years ago
Are there only two scenes from this film? seems to be only trailers.
21mooncrystal 3 years ago
BigPictureRecords, couldn't agree with you more on the [FAMOUS] plastic bag scene, as you correctly described it, as I'm reminded of it every time I SEE a frogging paper bag.
Good comment there, pal.
SteveCarras 3 years ago
woah! jst by seeing this i wnt to go see this movie i love kevin and all of his movies i hav to see this one tho and i think by jst watchin this i think i kno the endin but err idk if thts rele gnna happen anybdy kno of a way tht i can watch this movie on the internet?
comedian1212 3 years ago
whats this song's name ?
it is not "annie lennox" - Don't Let It Bring You Down ..like people said in their comments earlier ?
PureJerashi 3 years ago
the song is Stay by 12 stones.
MythicalLove07 3 years ago
it's Stay - 12 Stones .. amazing song
Meggz1208 3 years ago
The movie's gay. High School Musical's much better.
MikeTFP 3 years ago
i can't say anything but this is the best film all over the world.
really good and moving
iamkitty621 3 years ago 3
i loved it.
such an amazing film.
x x x
miriamatthedisco 3 years ago 3
"WHAT A LAME-O"!!!!
lol
chikyroo290 3 years ago
One of the most down to earth and realistic movies ever made. Sad ending though.
thespecter2 3 years ago
this is a great movie!!!!
i love how he is in love with her and only her and no one alse matters but her. thats wat every guy needs to do with their Girlfriend!!!!!
jammer1342 3 years ago 2
This is one of those movies that I would not normally have gone to see and i'm so glad that I was dragged along.
The plastic bag scene is one of my all time favourites, amazing :-)
BigPictureRecords 3 years ago
hahaha dude, plastic bags fly around all the time. It wasnt even full of weed...
Energonorama 3 years ago
It wasn't full of weed because you obviously smoked it all before you left your pathetic comment
BigPictureRecords 3 years ago 5
If youve actually seen the film youll know the dude filming the plastic bag sells and smokes weed so my comment is logical and plausible.
Your just feeling hurt because I made you look like an idiot, but to be fair it didnt take much doing :)
Energonorama 3 years ago
i like the song on this movie what is it if anyone knows please send me a message
bigcountry5599 3 years ago
one of my top favorite movies.
justagirl1916 3 years ago
I like tat song by annie lennox, was it done by Neil Young before though??
allthisandnothing1 3 years ago
amazing and excited vedio
edstephensomar1983 3 years ago
what is this movie about i've never seen it someone please tell me!!!!!!!!!
creeladybug 3 years ago
You should rent it...it's very worthwhile to watch:-) Very powerful and the music is great...especially the theme music by Thomas Newman...
cmf4321 3 years ago
it's about a guy who's basically lost his entire life, and is just now starting to get it back. it will literally make you see the bauty of life.
nanerl62 3 years ago
very sensitive
ovaistauheed 3 years ago
thats such a great movie i like kevin spacey so much i would like to fuck him hihi
gary0audi 3 years ago
haha you're not the only one.
TRASHYcadaver 3 years ago
i'd really appreciate it if some on could put up the love scene between between lester and angela, the one with the song sung by annie lennox after A and janes fight
nice video by the way.
colinfirthyum 3 years ago
my favourite movie .. So beautiful and extraordinary.
RoseLad 3 years ago 4
mine too
robotcol87 3 years ago
whats this song called please let me know asap thanks great vid by the way Wes Bently is HOT
ClevaBlond88 3 years ago
the song is stay by 12 stones
Tati17 3 years ago
ooo true that !!sexi beast
micheley6 3 years ago
this is SUCH a fantastic movie.
and does anyone else think kevin spacey is kinda sexy in it? lol
angelwingzl12 3 years ago
I wish all movies could be this good.. it was a masterpiece..
sillyass777 3 years ago 10
holy shit I loved this movie, It's "spectacular".
1nspaceships 3 years ago 3
I just saw this movie for the first time today... it rocks!
ffgjars 3 years ago 4
this movie blew my mind.
i feel enlightened... and im only 17
viiony 3 years ago 11
I love this movie..
SaintLilla 3 years ago
what song/band?
BohemianBlack 3 years ago 2
sounds like Daughtry
furiful 3 years ago
today I wrote my english examine about this movie.
it's a great movie
whiteeyes 3 years ago 5
...it's beautiful
Rannie1814 3 years ago 5
because it's truth
lloicles 3 years ago
This Is One Good Movie
Native93 3 years ago 3
This is one great film!!
luvguitare 3 years ago 6
kevin spacey is such a great actor.
soniachoi1 3 years ago 6
this guys my hero
jguarin 3 years ago
yes the best film ever excellent and the sound track is fucking tops . from the psychotic angel
Trof01 3 years ago
THE BEST FUCKING MOVIE THERE EVER IS!
i'm not a lunatic, a spammer, a jobless person or an attention seeker. This really is the best fucking movie there ever is. If you haven't seen it, your missing something in life.
x3voodoo3x 3 years ago 7
that was great!!! i loved it! amazing! i can't say enough good about it. lol :)
TerkTube 3 years ago
hey is this movie any good?whats it about/
ATARIEone 3 years ago
It is one of the best movies ever
thinkeatingmachine 3 years ago 6
WHY IS THAT?
ATARIEone 3 years ago
If you look at it metaphorically I can promise you that you will take something from it. It's great food for thought and, well, beautiful.
thinkeatingmachine 3 years ago
I guess ill have 2 go 2 amoebas and check it out.
ATARIEone 3 years ago
il y a moyen davoir le titre et l'artise de la chanson svp?
romuse23000 3 years ago
Stay, de 12 Stones. C'est ecrit juste en bas.
pakeras 3 years ago
such a good movie
TakerChick 3 years ago
the song is Stay, by 12 Stones
emberhenderson 3 years ago
Thank you.
utahjedi 3 years ago
Wow, I love it. What song is this and who is it by? It goes so well with what you have done.
utahjedi 4 years ago
It starts liek somekidn of chickflick and it ends like a drama
Maltalad 4 years ago
This movie was perfect in so many ways. I agree, it really does may you think.
CHEYiZLEx33 4 years ago
I love this movie.
it makes you think.,
SuicidalRomance66 4 years ago
A Great film which is funny sad and tense. My Favorite film ever!
Mattlfcdx 4 years ago
Thank you
oOMariquitaOo 4 years ago
what's that for a song???
please answer me
thx
(sry can't speak very good english)
;)
oOMariquitaOo 4 years ago
nice film
potatohai 4 years ago
great movie!
reumatik 4 years ago 3
Thanks very much!!
yemen0404 4 years ago
So how does the movie end? I've never seen it!
I bet he gets his head blown off.
I mean, if I were his wife, I would shoot him, unless of course, someone beat me to it.
That would make an AWESOME ending to a fantastic movie.
I'm gonna have to go rent this one, too see how it ends.
joybuzzer 4 years ago
great movie
Danina92 4 years ago
love this movie
redsox4lyfe01 4 years ago
SO WHAT I WAS CHOKING THE BISHOP!
bbqufc 4 years ago
one of my favourite films!!! just ine word to say: great!!
19pia90 4 years ago
whats this song??
superchua95 4 years ago
"don't let it bring you down," a neil young song covered by annie lennox
sierrahotel 4 years ago
YOU'RE LATE.
sierrahotel 4 years ago
dont let it bring you down, annie lennox
dualrecto33 4 years ago
This is a great movie; one of the best of the 90's. The musical score by Thomas Newman was so intuitive and elegant that it brought the entire film together. It kind of sucks that you had to destroy the mood of this clip with that which you call "music."
deafpedestrian 4 years ago