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American Psycho

American Psycho

2000
Comedy, Drama
1h 42m
Patrick Bateman, a young, well to do man working on wall street at his father's company kills for no reason at all. As his life progresses his hatred for the world becomes more and more intense. Based on the book by Bret Easton Ellis. (imdb)
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American Psycho

2000
Comedy, Drama
1h 42m
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Rated 13 Jan 2019
90
92nd
Look at that subtle off-white humour. The tasteful length of it. Oh, my God. It even has a star.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
90
91st
Very, very entertaining film. I'll be honest and say that I have not read the book and I don't "remember the 80's," as I was only 7 when they ended, but I still really enjoyed the film. It's satire of culture is very unusual and Christian Bale is absolutely capivating in it. Seeing him rapidly cycle through emotions right at the end of the movie is an absolute marvel to behold. Great movie.
Rated 31 Mar 2010
10
98th
Recently rewatched this for the (5th, 6th?) time after finishing Bret Easton Ellis's fantastic novel and it became so much better. Murder has never been so funny. One of the darkest comedies you will ever see and the social critique is great. The sheer ridiculousness of every situation, every person, and every thing that happens makes it impossible for me to not love. The scene with Jared Leto in his apartment is so great. TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT DORSIA NOW YOU FUCKING STUPID BASTARD!
Rated 13 Apr 2009
91
98th
"You're a fucking ugly bitch. I want to stab you to death and then play around with your blood." Hell fucking yeah! I love you Patrick. You're the voice of my heart.
Rated 07 Mar 2008
84
90th
A seriously flawed masterpiece. The misconceptions and confusion over whether it was all real or not (I believe not, even if this was the opposite of the intentions of the director) hinder an otherwise fantastic movie and definitely drag it down. It really is such a shame, primarily because Bale puts in the best performance of his career, in fact easily one the best performances I have ever seen. Captivating, shocking and wonderful, with an excellent '80s soundtrack and fantastic screenplay.
Rated 17 May 2008
89
96th
Moral decay as only Bret Easton Ellis could write, for the first time translates onto the big screen quite well. This is, if not the best, very close to being the best serial killer movie, although it only very loosely falls into that category.
Rated 31 Jan 2013
83
92nd
It was really good but now every time I have a threesome I have to look for a reflective surface to flex at.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
99
99th
Bale gives what has to be among the most entertaining performances in cinema, and the film itself is an inspired adaptation of the novel (which I also love). Harron condenses the repetitive text and dispenses with the worst of the gore. What's left is a virtuosic satire of the 80's and the corporate culture we still live in. There are too many great scenes to talk about in detail, but I always lose it when there's that pan to Bateman alone in his office listening to "Lady in Red".
Rated 29 Jun 2007
100
97th
Chris Bale's amazing acting propels brilliantly timed comedy through a movie which uses violence, excess and gore to make fascinating points about male vanity and the nature of sanity. It's not just a frightening look at a killer or a hilarious farce about a madman but also a statement about our own minds, fears and desires. Magnificent film indeed!
Rated 31 Aug 2009
70
69th
Decent adaptation - it feels more like a highlight reel of the best scenes from the book with something of a plot thrown in near the end. Bale's superb performance and many of Ellis's classic lines still make this enjoyable.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
99
99th
A modern masterpiece about the stresses of materialism, public/private life duality, and authenticity. Very well played by Bale, with a nice (surprising!) cameo from Dafoe. The movie will improve with repeat viewings. The scene with the business cards was great, not to mention all of Bale's nudity throughout the film. MEOW.
Rated 10 Jan 2014
58
61st
The murder scenes were disturbingly entertaining and individually memorable, and watching Christian Bale overact is quite the treat. But the satire is reduced down to 'rich men in the 1980s were dickheads', which isn't a very meaningful message, and having it be a fantasy is much less effective when it can't benefit from the unreliable narrator of the book. Less than the sum of its parts.
Rated 06 Nov 2016
80
69th
Bale is an even better actor than Reagan! Ellis' book isn't the most adaptable (all that inner dialogue) but here was a character aching to be performed. Ambiguity about how much of his carnage is real or fantasized puts a spin on the exploration of self-image/public perception - which Patrick Bateman is the fiction?
Rated 07 Aug 2021
95
91st
Satire always risks being embraced by the targets it mocks. That could explain why Mary Harron's feminist picture is loved by Film Bros, even though it's a damning indictment of toxic masculinity, greed, and white privilege. The voice is still so authentic that they see the villain protagonist narration as illustrating their own warped thoughts. It also works as a movie--one that transcends slasher flicks by its endlessly quotable dialogue and drama between action set pieces. Highly recommended.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
69th
Christian Bale captures the character of Patrick Bateman well enough, but it is simply too monumental a task to translate any of Ellis' work to film. If you must see this movie, do so...otherwise, pick up the paperback and have ten times the fun.
Rated 22 Apr 2009
9
92nd
Bale's best performance as a wall street serial killer. Sorry do you need to know anything else?
Rated 29 Sep 2013
83
91st
A very tricky novel to bring to the screen, but Harron pretty much pulls it off. Bale is in captivating form as Patrick Bateman, and the supporting cast fit in wonderfully. Ellis' themes translate well to the screen, the main commentary on superficiality and viciousness is intact, as is much of the dark, dark humour, combining to show us a version of the 1980s we don't often see. Efficient and effective, stylish, funny and nasty. Highlight for me? "Let's see Paul Allen's card".
Rated 06 Feb 2021
80
80th
I was surprised at how funny it was. I thought it was unnecessarily confusing towards the end but it was enjoyable throughout. Great dark comedy. Sorry, I have to return some videotapes.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
69
73rd
Utterly ridiculous film that is sometimes hard to watch due to the fact that almost none of the chraracters are likable. It is carried by the sheer lunacy and the great performance by Bale.
Rated 21 Feb 2011
99
99th
by no means a flawless movie, but a flawless statement. both book and movie are mirroring the vast shortcomings of a society focused solely on appearances and consumption. bateman is the perfect catalyst for the dilemma of aching to partake, while resorting to increasingly drastic measures to tune out the emptiness that creates. his "mania" is a desperate scream for anything of relevance. despite the 80s wall street backdrop, this is in no way a period piece and still as valid as it ever was.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
95
99th
Dark comedy perfected. Bale's performance is incredible, hilarious, and immensely quotable. It's probably my favorite satire. Also holds the distinction of being the first R-rated movie I saw in theaters.
Rated 18 Jul 2012
72
47th
Before ridding Gotham City of thugs and villiany, Bale attacked Wall Street. He is Bateman.
Rated 15 Sep 2012
77
53rd
It's a heavy-handed satire full of over-the-top violence. While this type of in-your-face exploitation is not usually my cup of tea, Christian Bale's performance is absolutely ridiculous and makes it essential viewing for the genre. His rapid-fire rampage through the spectrum of human emotions helps create one of the strangest, most memorable characters in modern cinema. Bateman's monologues and ending murder spree have become the stuff of dark-comedy legend.
Rated 26 Sep 2014
95
94th
Documentary in which the true Christian Bale is followed around Manhattan with no idea he's being filmed (you know, except for where he's filming himself...doing the sex.)
Rated 07 May 2017
60
48th
Reintepreting A.P as a black comedy with thriller elements is a double edged sword. Harron cuts to the chase by finding a lively rhythm, streamlining Ellis' verbosity into something more manageable, but in the process the sharp satire becomes a cartoonish farce, magnified by the exaggerated mannerisms of Bale who looks the part but completely overdoes it. It is entertaining, but neither Bale or Harron capture Bateman's pure grotesquerie, and it isn't because they toned down the violence.
Rated 14 Aug 2018
75
47th
An interesting, intense and somewhat visceral thriller. Solidly enjoyable, but not enough bloodshed for me ;).
Rated 22 Aug 2019
74
64th
Disturbing and gleefully so, American Psycho's premise and lead performance from Christian Bale sell it far above its slightly dragging second act. Tonally, it rides the line between self-awareness and lack thereof, making it a confusing but still fun watch.
Rated 18 Feb 2021
73
59th
Good attempt at a strong & "unadaptable" book. Most scenes work fantastically but as a whole I feel it lacks some kind of sufficient cinematic edge or cohesion to make the story and ending hit the way it seemingly intends. An unreasonable expectation perhaps but one the film sets up for itself. Due to the nature of the story it's constantly on the verge of farce & I'm impressed at how well it balances its tone (although how it makes you feel is bound to be more subjective than most films).
Rated 12 Dec 2006
94
98th
Excellent black comedy that works much better than it should thanks to Bale's pitch perfect performance. The way the film develops mirrors his spiraling mental state and makes it a strong experience.
Rated 15 Feb 2007
75
89th
Bale is a star.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
93rd
When I first saw it I thought it was a bad horror movie. Then I realized it was an awesome black comedy, and now I love it. Christian Bale is insane and owns the screen; the slightest facial twitch radiates hilarity. Feed me a stray cat, indeed.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
73rd
perfect movie to quote. satire and cheesy 80s music is perfect as well.
Rated 28 Feb 2008
82
78th
Bale in yet another marvelous performance. American Psycho is a gruesome and terrifying look at a average man and his obsession with murder and bloodlust. Bale perfectly portrays a normal man, and a maniacal killer in the same embodiment just as tastefully as the great Anthony Perkins in Psycho. A terrific film.
Rated 08 Apr 2008
97
98th
Great movie. That's how I remember the 80s.
Rated 14 Aug 2008
88
91st
After Bateman's confession for eating a girl's brains, he quickly explains, "I tried to cook a little", as if that makes it more agreeable and humane. I thought that was the funniest moment of the film, and actually one the most brilliant 90 seconds of Bale's career.
Rated 27 Aug 2008
81
62nd
Often slow at but some great individual scenes.
Rated 21 Dec 2009
75
70th
Good film. Starts off very intruiging and never loses that atmosphere. Weird. Very weird at times. Disturbing a bit. But I really liked the way the story was told and Christian Bale was awesome (again).
Rated 29 May 2010
8
78th
It's hip to be square!
Rated 10 Dec 2011
75
72nd
"American Psycho" is hollow as a satire, but as a pitch-black, gory comedy it can become quite fun. Harron's direction is smart and assured, the script is superficial but brims with delightfully eccentric touches and Bale's performance is equally powerful and hilarious. Although the film itself seems to acknowledge its own meaninglessness in the final scene, it remains an entertaining and occasionally thrilling ride, with a gripping scene involving a chainsaw being the darkest highlight.
Rated 27 Feb 2012
80
88th
Although initially frowned upon by critics, Harron's American Psycho manages to capture the tone of Ellis' masterpiece. Bale gives a stellar performance as Bateman and the rest of the cast is nothing but excellent! Only hickup is, that it wasn't longer and went even deeper into the psychosis and the explicit killings from the book.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
75
61st
If it falls short of the deadly satire of Bret Easton Ellis's novel, American Psycho still finds its own blend of horror and humor, thanks in part to a fittingly creepy performance by Christian Bale.
Rated 09 Jun 2013
71
49th
I told this before and I tell it again, New York socialites are scary people; but you must admit it when they lose it they lose it with style. Bale did a great job on a wonderfully written character and whoever casted this movie should be considered "Casting Guru". If nothing, it will make me read one or two Bret Easton Ellis books; that's for sure. In a weird way, it feels like a Batman "What if?" story, because Bateman is like Bruce Wayne who said "Screw it; what do I care for this society?"
Rated 03 Sep 2015
82
79th
This dude rents a lot of video tapes.
Rated 28 Dec 2016
8
84th
(5th or 6th viewing) "I need to engage in homicidal behaviour on a massive scale."
Rated 19 Jul 2017
75
81st
Granted a vp slot in the m&a department of dads company, Bateman, alongside 4 others with that very same position at that very same department, not having to do anything due to in all likelihood not being able to, realizes the entrapment, decompensates, denies/ hates the self, turns suicidal, yet remains unable to undermine the structures out of which his identity emerges. Manipulation of objects within his immediacy, so as to reaffirm the self, only provides temporary relief.
Rated 22 Jul 2018
66
52nd
Played a bit too knowingly ironic, losing the ambiguity and intensity of the novel. Bale v entertaining within that take though.
Rated 31 Oct 2018
89
99th
This is a film that is either too much of violence or dark comedy for some, or it is over their head who like it all spelled out for them. Bale is truly magnificent in this role, and he plays it out to it's fullest potential. If you like dark movies with a little humour this IS the one.
Rated 28 Nov 2018
60
35th
And now I know how far you'd go / to be the next freak show / American Psycho / Cover of the magazines, patron saint to troubled teens / Wish I'd never heard your name
Rated 01 Jan 2019
100
96th
American Psycho is black comedy at its most brutal. Bale plays a young wall street businessman who works at his daddy's company. His hobby is keeping himself and his apartment in pristine condition...and murder. Bateman is a sociopath. He doesn't kill for any reason other than his contempt for humanity. He doesn't feel anything for the people around himself or himself. The casting in this movie is fantastic and all of the people play rich assholes perfectly. There is a lot of digest in this film
Rated 14 Nov 2019
2
8th
This is a case of yesterday's crap being taken up and embraced by a new generation of younger viewers who are too shallow and under-educated to understand that they are embracing a reprehensible, sick piece of garbage. Which puts this in the same category as SCARFACE.
Rated 14 Jun 2020
81
86th
"Is that Donald Trump's car?" "Is that Ivana Trump?" "We're having dinner with Melania and Taylor." "This confession has meant nothing."
Rated 22 May 2021
80
71st
Besides its dark sense of humor, some moments of tension, and brilliant casting, American Psycho offers a good text for different readings. It is a confession that means nothing.
Rated 22 Jul 2022
75
25th
I have no idea what i just watched...
Rated 03 Oct 2022
95
84th
A damn good time. It’s memed up so much at this point and discussed by cinephiles so much that I’m surprised I was able to go in this late free of spoilers. Bale is perhaps at his very best here, but I suppose that’s debatable. He just has so much range in this and he delivers every line perfectly. I personally loved the satire. It was hilarious and just thought-provoking enough, and the pacing rivals Wes Craven’s works. It’s also just really entertaining. Deserving of its reputation.”Hey Paul!”
Rated 14 Dec 2006
95
80th
My pain is constant and sharp, and I do not wish for a better world for anyone. In fact, I want my pain to be inflicted on others. I want no one to escape.
Rated 30 Dec 2006
65
68th
Will you keep it down, I'm trying to do drugs
Rated 14 Jan 2007
90
88th
Christian Bale's finest role. He reminds me of Jim Carrey in this role, the last thing I would have expected from Christian Bale. Now I know better... Excellent, hilarious satire and very disturbing thriller. One of my favorite horror movies ever.
Rated 04 Feb 2007
84
69th
A scary and funny black comedy starring Christian Bale as a psychopath who kills people for minute offenses.
Rated 26 Feb 2007
84
90th
Bale is awesome and so is this movie. TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT DORCIA NOW, YOU STUPID FUCKING BASTARD.
Rated 02 Mar 2007
90
92nd
I'd write a glowing review for this movie, but I have to go return some videotapes.
Rated 06 Mar 2007
3
38th
Perhaps a bit overrated by the Gen-Y crowd, but it's darkly comic and very well executed given the material. I prefer The Rules of Attraction, though.
Rated 02 May 2007
10
98th
TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT DORSIA NOW YOU FUCKING STUPID BASTARD!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
63rd
Kinda captures the spirit of the book, but with about a third of the brutality. Still worth a look, some of the scenes are darkly hilarious.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
26th
A disappointing and heavy-handed adaptation. Needed a more Kubrickian approach.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
80th
This movie rules, mostly because of Christian Bale.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
89th
American Psycho is very intense and unique. It twists your mind around a very clever and violent plot. Christian Bale is very convincing as a maniacal and murderous young business man, embodying the materialism and life style of the 1980's yuppie. Awesome!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
97th
This is one of those movies that gets better and better with every viewing. Although it's not as complex and graphic as the book, it does a good job of capturing it's spirit and translating the extreme black humor of Brett Easton Ellis's breakout novel.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
90th
It took me a little bit, but I love this movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
64
63rd
This is a horror flick, and a fairly decent one at that.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
4
74th
As a comedy of manners and a satire of normalization - of the social masks that hide our darkest impulses - it's a little on the nose. But no matter, it addresses these themes in such a fun and absurd manner. It's a hilarious film.
Rated 28 Oct 2007
91
94th
Just great. Christian Bale gives a clever performance, and the directorial vision is spot-on for this type of film.
Rated 10 Nov 2007
91
94th
It catches all the spects of the book, both the superficial slasher/horror part and the more deeper scpects of it. Bale is a perfect Bateman.
Rated 19 Nov 2007
84
83rd
Expectedly tamer than the novel, but otherwise a quite faithful and succesful adaptation. Bale is great as usual.
Rated 31 Mar 2008
86
60th
Christian Bale was born for this role.
Rated 10 May 2008
75
61st
I see this get flak from reviewers because the characters all seem really 2-D, but isn't that kind of the point? That these people are so self-obsessed that they don't even need personalities?
Rated 08 Jun 2008
60
46th
could be considered the precursor to "dexter" series. bale is good, but not there yet. "'i have to return some video tapes." is an excellent line. so are bateman's commentaries about collins, houston and huey lewis.
Rated 14 Jun 2008
81
91st
Nice
Rated 08 Jul 2008
95
74th
A very good adaption of probably the most unfilmable book. Christian Bale is a gifted actor to be able to portray yuppie psycho Patrick Bateman with such conviction and humor.
Rated 02 Aug 2008
98
93rd
Bale is simply on a roll. Darkly satirical look into the mind of insanity. The mind of the fictional murderous Patrick Bateman, one of the most important film characters I've ever known. A marvel to behold and seeing the movie rapidly cycle through emotions in the end is quite a sight to see. Brilliant and Harron has submitted her name into expert status when it comes to producing and directing a movie. Classic.
Rated 16 Apr 2009
45
85th
I like to watch movies multiple times and there are a few that hold up to such scrutiny. "American Psycho" continues to entertain after the third viewing but it's flaws are still noticeable. Christian Bale will be remembered for his Batman but his Bateman was so much better.
Rated 24 Apr 2009
90
95th
I had to kill alot of people! That sums up the movie quite nicely. This is the film that introduced the masses to Christian Bale and really brought a darker version of the 80s to the forefront. Based on a novel, the out of character placement of some really bitchin 80s music, especially Hip to be Square, really makes this standout as a well-conceived slasher film, and makes the character of Bateman a horror favorite. Just remember to feed the atm a cat. Rent this if you haven't seen it.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
90
85th
Hilarious movie with an amazing lead performance from Bale.
Rated 28 Apr 2009
75
51st
Bloodless compared to the book but thanks to Bales great performance still recommended
Rated 09 Jun 2009
98
99th
It was very sophisticated to create a protagonist as Patrick Bateman on a big screen. Ellis' novel consists of harsh details, deep violence and sex. An applause for Harron, because it was almost impossible to put all these details into the movie. Magnificent Christian Bale's interpretation -- especially soliloquy monologues. If you're looking for mind-fuck, sarcasm and black humour -- it's here -- American Psycho. A masterpiece.
Rated 14 Jul 2009
85
86th
This movies was quite hilarious. Basically you have a group of guys that are so self absorbed they can't even remember who each other are. This paves the way for a great psychopathic murderer named Patrick.
Rated 26 Jul 2009
78
65th
Probably Bale's best adult performance. "HEY PAUL!"
Rated 31 Jul 2009
91
97th
Bale is nothing short of inspired in this brilliant and darkly funny thriller. Personally I enjoy the films ambiguity when it comes to the ending, however it understandably does grate with some. The epic 80's soundrack suits perfectly, and a frankly awesome script makes this one of the most quotable films ever. Excellent.
Rated 11 Aug 2009
73
29th
A lot of great quotes, but the movie in between doesn't really hold up.
Rated 24 Sep 2009
80
70th
Sometimes ya just gotta kill. KILL!
Rated 11 Nov 2009
80
79th
"American Psycho" has an uneven script with shades brilliance. The performance from Christian Bale really saves this movie. He hits the nail right on the head with his interpretation of the Patrick Bateman character. Too bad that the filmmakers leave the audience hanging in its final moments. Everything becomes too ambiguous. But the film can't be discounted for it--it is equally horrifying and hilarious, and Bale is too good to not recognize the film for its daring ambition.
Rated 26 Dec 2009
70
88th
Brilliant direction with the 80's yuppie vibe perfectly captured, Psycho's atrocious acts are often just alluded to: this one firmly plays for laughs, particularly during the (fantastically selected) pop tracks Patrick plays while slaughtering. Bale is on top of his game throughout, none more so than when collapsing with envy at his friends' minor one-upmanships. The conclusion is rushed and a bit of a cop-out, but it's still one of the best black comedies on the big screen.
Rated 18 Jan 2010
85
86th
Clever, witty, intense and refreshing, American Psycho gives us a whole new take on the serial killer. Christian Bale gives the performance of his career, managing to be both likable and haunting. Eccentric but never overly so, American Psycho is a thrilling ride that may not be for the squeemish, but is definitely reccomend for everyone else.
Rated 04 Apr 2010
85
87th
Excellent movie. The acting, directing and plot are great. I can't believe I had to giggle a few times during some brutal moments, and during the businesscard scene
Rated 26 Jul 2010
77
46th
Christian Bale's best role
Rated 22 Nov 2010
72
66th
Hilarious. A whole heckuva lot more enjoyable than the (utterly dull, completely skippable) novel. It does start to feel samey after a while, since it doesn't really manage to crank up the suspense or the absurdity, but fortunately it doesn't completely outstay its welcome. Not big on Bale, but he's incredible in this.
Rated 06 Feb 2011
78
62nd
Despite having a terrific premise - and a chillingly brilliant performance from Christian Bale - I felt the film essentially did nothing but establish a series of loose ends which it never tied up. As a character piece; and as an example of how queasy violence SHOULD be portrayed in film; this is a must-see. It's just a shame that the pay-out (or lack thereof) gave no hint of closure, which made the whole experience oddly unsatisfying when the credits rolled.
Rated 31 Aug 2011
100
99th
Awesome movie. Die Yuppie Die! ;)
Rated 20 Dec 2011
70
49th
I'm always game for Reagan-era satire, and this consistently hits the nail on the head. It's not perfect, but there are some really wonderful moments, some gleefully insane, some touchingly muted. It succeeds as a treatise on the nature of excess and privilege, questioning whether the prize of power and wealth and the opportunities it bestows are just as banal as the ones one would have without them, and the only real difference is that one doesn't have to worry as much about one's conscience.
Rated 12 Jan 2012
80
77th
Builds absurdist hysteria excellently, performances and dialogue are instantly memorable.
Rated 25 Jan 2012
62
53rd
As this neat, 1980s music fan, Bateman looks like a hero from the late 1980s/early 1990s, one of those yuppies trapped in a net of misunderstandings and dangerous women. Here, Harron crafts some sort of a yuppie revenge: Bale embodies a double man in a restrained, nervous, about-to-explode performance, but the film often shifts from black comedy to psycho thriller, not always successful between transitions.

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