Kevin Spacey toltally changed his whole image and rebelled. There's not too many directors who can make a film like this. All the right things happen in all the right places, there's zero exposition, perfect dialog, this is without a doubt one of the single greatest scripts ever written in the entire history of film. The action lines are flawlessly visual and perfect, you can see everything Alan Ball is trying to show you with the utmost clarity. For any of you out there who are struggling screenwriters like myself, reading this script will help you out immensely. I totally agreed with the academy EXCEPT that Newman's original, trailblazing and brilliant score lost to the polished, pretty, and completely 'safe' score for 'Cider House Rules'. And I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life." After this you will know what he meant, and you'll feel the same way. As Kevin Spacey's character Lester Burnham said ". You will look at life differently and see beauty in everything. If you haven't seen this movie yet- do yourself a favor and see it. Wes Bently also does a grand job of forcing me to "look closer".
Kevin Spacey is wonderful and Annette Benning is great. Nothing but praise for everyone involved with this masterpiece.īeautiful and perfect don't even begin to describe this film and all its wonder. This is the kind of movie that will change your life. Wow! I can't think of a single bad thing about this movie or this script. I agree with most of these comments! This is my favorite film ever! Simply flawless! They could not have picked finer actors and actresses to play the parts! Kevin Spacy. I would really like to thank the actors for doing such a great JOB! And thanks to the crew who relly put a lot of effort and time. I intend to buy the actual film now, I only hope the actors do not spoil it for me. The fact that I can praise a film so highly based only on its script says a lot about the writer Alan Ball, especially considering it was his debut screenplay. Yet a moving film about beauty, love and life. A little on the strange side, artsy fartsy mostly. For once I totally agreed with the Academy!Ī well made film, Kevin Spacey does a great job as Lester. One of the most touching movies ever! PERFECT in every way. Haunting is a much overused word, but is the only suitable adjective here.Įvidence that movie makers do not have to kowtow to Tinseltown's money men. The paper bag scene is almost like a mise en abyme. It's just a gorgeous film in every sense of the word.beautifully scripted, acted and scored.