Nikki817 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

There is a God/creator, that's what this movie is about

Nikki817 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

His wife thought he killed himself and picked up the gun and threw it in the laundry bin, however, his neighbor killed him because he thought that Kevin Spacey (the character) had "corrupted" his son into being gay, but they, Kevin and the son, were both heteros!

marinellic (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

great ending. great movie

brewcity8 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

the neighbor

himynameisroman (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

waIT SO WHO KILLED HIM?

ccjohn (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

That is the entire point. In the middle of total banality, there is such a thing as beauty. All the characters know they are estranged from something more. The kid next door is beginning to understand it, but in the end only Lester is gathered in by it. American Beauty is a satire of satires. Unlike irony it is not ultimately afraid of meaning. It is the greatest American film.

Sean2122dd (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

alan ball wrote this, simply amazing, he hasnt written for film since, only plays and television. did you know that he originally wrote it as a play but he decided to make it a movie - i wonder what it would be like as a play...

gregingram1970 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

cliche? or an ecclectic mix of cinematic poetry? if you know movies, as i do, you will obviously be in the know that this is the best contemporary film to date. i prefer to view this film as 1)a critique of the american dream 2)do not be a victim of consumerism as it steals the real 'bits' of what a fulfilling life should. Its a unique film with unique performances. if ever there was a thought provoking film, its this.

MaX1MuS2k7 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I noticed that too

andrew881thebest (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I've just seen the moovie on tv...simply moving, I'm crying..