American Psycho (Uncut Killer Collector's Edition)
starring: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage, Chloë Sevigny
directed by: Mary Harron
directed by: Mary Harron
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Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent.Release Date: 06/12/2007
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The Bret Easton Ellis novel American Psycho, a dark, violent satire of the "me" culture of Ronald Reagan's 1980s, is certainly one of the most controversial books of the '90s, and that notoriety fueled its bestseller status. This smart, savvy adaptation by Mary Harron (I Shot Andy Warhol) may be able to ride the crest of the notoriety; prior to the film's release, Harron fought a ratings battle (ironically, for depictions of sex rather than violence), but at the time the director stated, "We're rescuing [the book] from its own bad reputation." Harron and co-screenwriter Guinevere Turner (Go Fish) overcome many of the objections of Ellis's novel by keeping the most extreme violence offscreen (sometimes just 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 blank corporate drone, a preening tiger in designer suits whose speaking voice is part salesman, part self-help guru, and completely artificial. Carrying himself with the poised confidence of a male model, he spends his days in a numbing world of status-symbol one-upmanship and soul-sapping small talk, but breaks out at night with smirking explosions of homicide, accomplished with the fastidious care of a hopeless obsessive. The film's approach to this mayhem is simultaneously shocking and discreet; even Bateman's outrageous naked charge with a chainsaw is most notable for the impossibly polished and gleaming instrument of death. Harron's film is a hilarious, cheerfully insidious hall of mirrors all pointed inward, slowly cracking as the portrait becomes increasingly grotesque and insane. --Sean Axmaker
Amazon.com:
The Bret Easton Ellis novel American Psycho, a dark, violent satire of the "me" culture of Ronald Reagan's 1980s, is certainly one of the most controversial books of the '90s, and that notoriety fueled its bestseller status. This smart, savvy adaptation by Mary Harron (I Shot Andy Warhol) may be able to ride the crest of the notoriety; prior to the film's release, Harron fought a ratings battle (ironically, for depictions of sex rather than violence), but at the time the director stated, "We're rescuing [the book] from its own bad reputation." Harron and co-screenwriter Guinevere Turner (Go Fish) overcome many of the objections of Ellis's novel by keeping the most extreme violence offscreen (sometimes just 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 blank corporate drone, a preening tiger in designer suits whose speaking voice is part salesman, part self-help guru, and completely artificial. Carrying himself with the poised confidence of a male model, he spends his days in a numbing world of status-symbol one-upmanship and soul-sapping small talk, but breaks out at night with smirking explosions of homicide, accomplished with the fastidious care of a hopeless obsessive. The film's approach to this mayhem is simultaneously shocking and discreet; even Bateman's outrageous naked charge with a chainsaw is most notable for the impossibly polished and gleaming instrument of death. Harron's film is a hilarious, cheerfully insidious hall of mirrors all pointed inward, slowly cracking as the portrait becomes increasingly grotesque and insane. --Sean Axmaker
Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent.Release Date: 06/12/2007
Amazon.com essential video:
The Bret Easton Ellis novel American Psycho, a dark, violent satire of the "me" culture of Ronald Reagan's 1980s, is certainly one of the most controversial books of the '90s, and that notoriety fueled its bestseller status. This smart, savvy adaptation by Mary Harron (I Shot Andy Warhol) may be able to ride the crest of the notoriety; prior to the film's release, Harron fought a ratings battle (ironically, for depictions of sex rather than violence), but at the time the director stated, "We're rescuing [the book] from its own bad reputation." Harron and co-screenwriter Guinevere Turner (Go Fish) overcome many of the objections of Ellis's novel by keeping the most extreme violence offscreen (sometimes just 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 blank corporate drone, a preening tiger in designer suits whose speaking voice is part salesman, part self-help guru, and completely artificial. Carrying himself with the poised confidence of a male model, he spends his days in a numbing world of status-symbol one-upmanship and soul-sapping small talk, but breaks out at night with smirking explosions of homicide, accomplished with the fastidious care of a hopeless obsessive. The film's approach to this mayhem is simultaneously shocking and discreet; even Bateman's outrageous naked charge with a chainsaw is most notable for the impossibly polished and gleaming instrument of death. Harron's film is a hilarious, cheerfully insidious hall of mirrors all pointed inward, slowly cracking as the portrait becomes increasingly grotesque and insane. --Sean Axmaker
Amazon.com:
The Bret Easton Ellis novel American Psycho, a dark, violent satire of the "me" culture of Ronald Reagan's 1980s, is certainly one of the most controversial books of the '90s, and that notoriety fueled its bestseller status. This smart, savvy adaptation by Mary Harron (I Shot Andy Warhol) may be able to ride the crest of the notoriety; prior to the film's release, Harron fought a ratings battle (ironically, for depictions of sex rather than violence), but at the time the director stated, "We're rescuing [the book] from its own bad reputation." Harron and co-screenwriter Guinevere Turner (Go Fish) overcome many of the objections of Ellis's novel by keeping the most extreme violence offscreen (sometimes just 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 blank corporate drone, a preening tiger in designer suits whose speaking voice is part salesman, part self-help guru, and completely artificial. Carrying himself with the poised confidence of a male model, he spends his days in a numbing world of status-symbol one-upmanship and soul-sapping small talk, but breaks out at night with smirking explosions of homicide, accomplished with the fastidious care of a hopeless obsessive. The film's approach to this mayhem is simultaneously shocking and discreet; even Bateman's outrageous naked charge with a chainsaw is most notable for the impossibly polished and gleaming instrument of death. Harron's film is a hilarious, cheerfully insidious hall of mirrors all pointed inward, slowly cracking as the portrait becomes increasingly grotesque and insane. --Sean Axmaker
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- Blu-Ray Picture Quality Review
There are 535 reviews for the movie American Psycho.I absolutely love this movie, but this review is NOT for the movie, it's for the blu-ray disc.I actually own the regular DVD as well as the blu-ray.The picture quality on the blu ray has been described from highdefinition to barely watchable.I would give it 2 out of 5 stars.It is a horrible transfer.The color palatte is exaggerated and looks posterized, much like the animation of the movie "A Scanner Darkly".It is definitely NOT high ... Read More
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- Wasn't as good the second time around.
First time I watched this movie 8 years ago I was high and drinking heavily. I thought the movie was good enough to buy, but after seeing it sober I wish I hadn't bought it. Moral of story is "STAY SOBER" your life is more dull but you make better decisions. AMEN....
Rating: - A horror classic of the 00's
Patrick Bateman is the quintessential yuppie. He is filthy rich, dines in the finest restaurants, compares business cards with his peers, and is the image of perfection. Little does the world know that lurking beneath his outside appearance is a cold blooded serial killer. Bateman preys upon unsuspecting people to deal with his own inner frustrations, and due to his persona is easily able to elude the consequences of his deeds.
More of a dark comedy than a pure horror movie, American Psycho ... Read More
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- psycho
I liked this movie before i bought it. It's not for everyone, but it is a great christian bale movie.
Rating: - Guilty Pleasure
Back in the 80s, I worked in executive dining rooms in Los Angeles. Major stock brokerages and law firms, for the most part. It's amazing how well that Yuppie era was recreated. The film influenced me to read the book, which is a wonderful expansion of the film. The commentary tracks are very entertaining. Overall, I found the movie to be a terrific horror roller-coaster. The characters were believable, just a couple of degrees away from the real people I dealt with daily when Reagan was king.
- Blu-Ray Picture Quality ReviewThere are 535 reviews for the movie American Psycho.I absolutely love this movie, but this review is NOT for the movie, it's for the blu-ray disc.I actually own the regular DVD as well as the blu-ray.The picture quality on the blu ray has been described from highdefinition to barely watchable.I would give it 2 out of 5 stars.It is a horrible transfer.The color palatte is exaggerated and looks posterized, much like the animation of the movie "A Scanner Darkly".It is definitely NOT high ... Read More
- Wasn't as good the second time around.First time I watched this movie 8 years ago I was high and drinking heavily. I thought the movie was good enough to buy, but after seeing it sober I wish I hadn't bought it. Moral of story is "STAY SOBER" your life is more dull but you make better decisions. AMEN....
- A horror classic of the 00'sPatrick Bateman is the quintessential yuppie. He is filthy rich, dines in the finest restaurants, compares business cards with his peers, and is the image of perfection. Little does the world know that lurking beneath his outside appearance is a cold blooded serial killer. Bateman preys upon unsuspecting people to deal with his own inner frustrations, and due to his persona is easily able to elude the consequences of his deeds.
More of a dark comedy than a pure horror movie, American Psycho ... Read More
- psychoI liked this movie before i bought it. It's not for everyone, but it is a great christian bale movie.
- Guilty PleasureBack in the 80s, I worked in executive dining rooms in Los Angeles. Major stock brokerages and law firms, for the most part. It's amazing how well that Yuppie era was recreated. The film influenced me to read the book, which is a wonderful expansion of the film. The commentary tracks are very entertaining. Overall, I found the movie to be a terrific horror roller-coaster. The characters were believable, just a couple of degrees away from the real people I dealt with daily when Reagan was king.
