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American Beauty

DVD Awards Edition More Info Awards Edition Close Caption: Yes Region Code: 1 UPC: 667068538229 Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary), English Dolby Digital 2.0, English DTS 5.1, English subtitles	Usually ships in 5-10 days	$11.49 (11% off) List Price: ~~$12.99~~
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Skinopsis

Thora Birch slowly taking off her bra so she can briefly show off her nice pair for the pervy dude with the video camera is pretty sweet, but it's Mena Suvari who rockets her way to the top of the suburban tit pile and she whips out her hot boobage like priceless gifts from the gods as she timidly tells Kevin Spacey she's never had her cherry popped. What on earth possesses him to stop at that point is totally beyond us, but if we could insert ourself into that scene, we'd bust a massive load of cummage onto those perfectly sweet sweater puppies.

-- Rick Stanko

Review

Satirizing the dark recesses, or at least, the banal conformity of suburbia has been a frequent target for American comedies. Few, however, have succeeded as potently as American Beauty, a scathing, acerbic, almost deadpan bit of hilarity whose pulse is squarely tapped in. Like William Holden's Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard, Spacey's Lester Burnham narrates from the grave, a wonderful conceit that sets the tone for this pinpoint satire. Lester is a 42-year-old ad exec fighting a losing battle at work and home. His brittle wife Carolyn (Bening) is more concerned with her real estate business, and teenaged daughter Jane (Birch) is embarrassed by them both. After a midlife crisis reawakening, Lester's new attitude paves the way for the story's scintillating comedy, whether it be blackmailing his boss or lusting over his daughter's young girlfriend. Debuting director Mendes (Broadway's "Cabaret") and writer Alan Ball have found fresh ingredients for this oft-told story of suburban unbliss, and an exceptional ensemble brings it to full bloom. Spacey, who won a Best Actor Oscar for his bristling portrayal, is miraculous as a doormat who finds his voice (a gleefully mocking one), and Bening is just right as the wife who refuses to change. This thorny rose is one big, beautiful blossom. Winner of 5 Academy Awards, including Picture, Director and Screenplay.

Product Format Information

DVD : $11.49 (Awards Edition)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 667068538229

Studio : DreamWorks SKG, Paramount

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , English Dolby Digital 2.0 , English DTS 5.1 , English Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.35
Features:
Audio commentary: Director Sam Mendes & Screenwriter Alan Ball
Documentaries: "Look Closer... Behind the Scenes" Featurette
Storyboard Presentation with Sam Mendes & Director of Photography Conrad L. Hall; Cast and Filmmakers; Production Notes
DVD-ROM content

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Blu-ray : $26.99 (Sapphire Series)

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Region Code: 1
UPC: 097360748048

Studio : DreamWorks SKG, Paramount

Languages: English (Primary)
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen, 2.4
Extras: Trailers
Features:
Audio commentary: With Director Sam Mendes and Screenwriter Alan Ball
American Beauty Look Closer
Storyboard Presentation with Sam Mendes and Director of Photography Conrad L. Hall
Original theatrical trailer