American Psycho * Quotes
Release date: 04/14/2000
Runtime: 102 min
"American Psycho" is a psychological thriller from 2000, based on the novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis. Set in 1980s New York, the film follows the life of successful banker Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), who leads a secret double life as a serial killer.
Bateman is an attractive, wealthy and vain man who spends his days getting ahead in his banking career and enjoying his wealth. But behind the facade of a successful businessman lies a dark personality and uncontrolled violence. Bateman starts brutally murdering people around him, including homeless people, prostitutes and colleagues.
The plot of the film shows Bateman's inner conflict as he tries to hide his double life and maintain his mental instability. Bateman also develops an obsession with one of his colleagues, Evelyn (Reese Witherspoon), and tries to build a relationship with her while plotting more murders.
The film was directed by Mary Harron, while Christian Bale delivers an outstanding performance in the lead role. Other roles are played by Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto and Justin Theroux. The film was controversial upon its release due to its explicit depictions of violence and controversial themes, but is now considered one of the most important psychological thrillers of the 2000s.
Bateman is an attractive, wealthy and vain man who spends his days getting ahead in his banking career and enjoying his wealth. But behind the facade of a successful businessman lies a dark personality and uncontrolled violence. Bateman starts brutally murdering people around him, including homeless people, prostitutes and colleagues.
The plot of the film shows Bateman's inner conflict as he tries to hide his double life and maintain his mental instability. Bateman also develops an obsession with one of his colleagues, Evelyn (Reese Witherspoon), and tries to build a relationship with her while plotting more murders.
The film was directed by Mary Harron, while Christian Bale delivers an outstanding performance in the lead role. Other roles are played by Willem Dafoe, Jared Leto and Justin Theroux. The film was controversial upon its release due to its explicit depictions of violence and controversial themes, but is now considered one of the most important psychological thrillers of the 2000s.
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Justin Theroux (Timothy Bryce), Christian Bale (Patrick Bateman), Josh Lucas (Craig McDermott), Bill Sage (David Van Patten), Chloë Sevigny (Jean) (more...)
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