American Psycho (DVD 2000)

This is actually a black comedy, superbly acted by Christian Bale as the power mad greedy yuppie who cannot resist his overwhelming desire to kill.

hi its tasha thank you so much for the dvd its great and thankyou for letting me buy it nothing much to say but thank you for everthing x

Christian Bayle is fantastic as a disorientated high profile business man but harbours a twisted mental state which keeps you guessing until the end of the film. Superb

this is a classical film i colud not wait to have one of christian bale funny performance the film is suppose to be a horror but turn out to be a comedy a good film to watch

Well what can i say about this film? No introduction neccessary........... This motion picture is something of a modern day classic.

i found this movie pretty good even though i wasn't very sure about it before i got it. About a guy that has a normal job by day but turns into this physco at night and goes out killing! Recommended to people that like thrillers.

a good movie i would recommend to anyone the chainsaw moment was excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!a truly a classic movie

I was initially attracted to this social satire for two reasons: firstly, I had bought the novel and, on seeing it at the bottom of a pile of about twenty books that I have bought and am yet to read, I thought I would cut corners and watch the DVD first. The second reason that I was attracted to this film is because I enjoyed "Rules of Attraction" immensely, and on finding out the character of Sean Bateman is supposed to be Patrick Bateman's nephew, I wanted to see where evil was born.

Briefly, "Patrick Bateman is handsome, well-educated and intelligent. He is twenty-six and living his own American dream. He works by day on Wall Street, earning a fortune to compliment the one he was born with. At night he descends into madness, as he experiments with fear and violence".

By all accounts and purposes, "American Psycho" is a "hit and miss" film. On the one hand, you have the amazing set, a high quality of acting and a great soundtrack; on the other hand you have a one-dimensional leading character and a poor finale to the film. For those of you who have seen "American Beauty" or the "Truman Show", the amazing contrast of colours and product placement will seem mouth-wateringly familiar. There is an obsessive attention to detail throughout the course of the film, and given Bateman's minimalistic but attractive apartment, it is easy to see why '80's materialism flourished so profoundly. I must also praise Witherspoon's acting in this piece - she captures the detachment and estrangement personified by the newly-found independent women of the 1980's so well that it comes as no surprise that her character does not either notice her "partner's" odd behviour or seem particularly put-out when he ends their relationship. For those of you (like me) who are too young to really remember the music of the 80's, but who have been introduced to the era via "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City", you will love this soundtrack...get ready to tap your feet and long to be ten (five?) years older.

What lets the film down, however, is the character of Bateman himself and the poor finale to the storyline. Before I criticise the character, I want to make two points clear: firstly, I am not criticising Christian Bale as an actor - I think when you see the contrast between this and "The Machinist", you will see what a talented man he is; clearly capable of turning his hand at any role. Secondly, I realise that the character of Patrick Bateman is supposed to be horrendously shallow - encapsulating the spirit of Wall Street at the time. After an hour of watching the film, however, the controlling nature of Bateman, coupled with his lack of subtance, identity or history, becomes remarkably tiresome and your mind starts to wander somewhat. For those of you who like clarity in the final scene, avoid this film as the credits seem to begin with a huge question mark over the climax of the film. We are led to believe (and some reviewers here have concluded) that Bateman didn't really kill any of his victims - their deaths were a figment of his imagination. In that case then, where does the police detective investigating the disapperance of Paul Allen (Bateman's second on-screen murder) come in? And if he is supposed to be a ghost pricking Bateman's conscience, how is it that Jean (his secretary) can see him?

Look out for a lack of remorse (carthasis) at the end of the film: Bateman never gives any real reason as to "why" he murders people, because in truth, he doesn'

Wasn't what i rememberd the film being like. but never the less still a good film, was worth the money, and worth watching. I'd recommend it to a friend.

This film is in my top 10 films, i dont know what one review is about it has got a very good story line and very good acting, it is a diffrent film cause it is twisted but in a good way, the film is excellent if your going to buy any film then buy this film. I think the people who did not like this film were either asleep or dont know a good film when they see one.

Christian Bale at his best.This is one of the best movies i have seen.
I was given this as a gift from friends because i had wanted to see the movie
again.Since recieving it i have watched at least twice more.

I decided to buy this dvd as I am a fan of the actor Christian Bale. The film shows the life of a 'psycho' but can be confusing at times as to what is really going on and what is real or not. Check it out if you are interested in psycological thrillers.

this was the worst film i've seen in a very long time and i watch loads, terrible, no story line, very bad acting, seriously do yourself a favour SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY

American Psycho is in my opinion..the best film ever made...I think its absolutely hilarious and I could quote Patrick Bateman all day..the character is a vain psycho and its really funny to see..coz the acting by Chritian Bale is outstanding.

Christian Bale stars as the handsome but deadly Patrick Bateman.City worker with a blood lust.Superb 80's soundtrack, plenty of funny oneliners and gore.

great film of a American literature masterpiece. Christian Bale is to my mind on of the best actors around and he absolutely brings this film to life. Very dark adn very funny.

ive always loved this film so i bought it because i saw it and was cheap sent quickly so was pleased