American Psycho (2000)

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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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Directed By: Mary Harron

Written By: Guinevere Turner, Mary Harron, Bret Easton Ellis

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Chloë Sevigny, Josh Lucas, Christian Bale, Reese Witherspoon, Bill Sage, Justin Theroux, Samantha Mathis, Jared Leto, Cara Seymour, Guinevere Turner, Matt Ross

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime

Country: Canada, USA

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Stars	User	Rating
15	BillyShears	90 _92nd
Look at that subtle off-white humour. The tasteful length of it. Oh, my God. It even has a star.
12	doctor7	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.
12	Pickpocket	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!
11	monclivie	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.
10	Grit	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.
9	Luna6ix	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.
9	Paxton	83 _91st
It was really good but now every time I have a threesome I have to look for a reflective surface to flex at.
8	overrated	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".
7	Ayavaron	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!
7	jmarkthespot	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.
6	teknicolor	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.
5	mwgerb	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.
5	juntakinte99	95 _90th
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.
5	Hawkins	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?
4	TripleSH	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.
4	terrymac	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".
4	omgfridge	9 _92nd
Bale's best performance as a wall street serial killer. Sorry do you need to know anything else?
4	Quintonjamin	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.
3	XakkMaster	77 _54th
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.
3	spleen	72 _47th
Before ridding Gotham City of thugs and villiany, Bale attacked Wall Street. He is Bateman.
3	hellboy76	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.
3	guy piranha	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.
3	mattorama12	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.
3	pyrosexual	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.)
3	Yiannos	60 _47th
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.
3	backwardsuit	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).
3	jacobclark12	74 _65th
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.
3	Silent	75 _47th
An interesting, intense and somewhat visceral thriller. Solidly enjoyable, but not enough bloodshed for me ;).
2	rockwell	80 _73rd
perfect movie to quote. satire and cheesy 80s music is perfect as well.
2	TheDiceman	75 _89th
Bale is a star.
2	Kojiless	97 _98th
Great movie. That's how I remember the 80s.
2	Ytadel	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.
2	PeaceAnarchy	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.
2	evrana	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?"
2	Farzan	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.
2	twincinema	60 _36th
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
2	frederic_g54	8 _77th
It's hip to be square!
2	Freder	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.
2	recklessmess	82 _79th
This dude rents a lot of video tapes.
2	Wiche	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).
2	KMcNeil	8 _84th
(5th or 6th viewing) "I need to engage in homicidal behaviour on a massive scale."
2	jswinder	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.
2	INDYATMN	81 _61st
Often slow at but some great individual scenes.
2	snbutler	66 _52nd
Played a bit too knowingly ironic, losing the ambiguity and intensity of the novel. Bale v entertaining within that take though.
2	Bunken	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.
2	Rufam	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.
2	Leonardis	95 _85th
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!”
2	bof	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."
2	brandons	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.
2	sopachuco13	100 _95th
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
2	dardan	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.
2	metalhank	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.
2	hssnozdagg	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.
2	Filmphil	75 _24th
I have no idea what i just watched...
1	whomperize	80 _80th
This movie rules, mostly because of Christian Bale.
1	grimace98	65 _68th
Will you keep it down, I'm trying to do drugs
1	Actionberg	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.
1	JoshStew06	84 _69th
A scary and funny black comedy starring Christian Bale as a psychopath who kills people for minute offenses.
1	TheDenizen	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.
1	ExplodingBoy	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.
1	djross	40 _26th
A disappointing and heavy-handed adaptation. Needed a more Kubrickian approach.
1	Kavu	84 _83rd
Expectedly tamer than the novel, but otherwise a quite faithful and succesful adaptation. Bale is great as usual.
1	BattleToad	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!
1	grimsooth	64 _63rd
This is a horror flick, and a fairly decent one at that.
1	ozymandius10	85 _90th
It took me a little bit, but I love this movie.
1	Alex Watkins	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.
1	Nathan S	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.
1	CinematicESP	90 _87th
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.
1	Projekt	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.
1	Skenkere	84 _90th
Bale is awesome and so is this movie. TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT DORCIA NOW, YOU STUPID FUCKING BASTARD.
1	caiman	90 _92nd
I'd write a glowing review for this movie, but I have to go return some videotapes.
1	MJVmovieMan	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.
1	jeff_h	10 _98th
TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT DORSIA NOW YOU FUCKING STUPID BASTARD!
1	JMBosch	91 _94th
Just great. Christian Bale gives a clever performance, and the directorial vision is spot-on for this type of film.
1	Jarmann	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.
1	DVicknabb	86 _60th
Christian Bale was born for this role.
1	andayb	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.
1	purgatos	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?
1	Vandelay1	81 _90th
Nice
1	davebirch	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.
1	Jeb	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.
1	TheRealJ-Ro	80 _70th
Sometimes ya just gotta kill. KILL!
1	moraesfelipe	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.
1	ash_mac13	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.
1	Hadleyreis	75 _64th
Batman killed Joker
1	BrutalBrian	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.
1	begoniabol	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
1	JacoIII	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.
1	ABUNCHOFCATS	90 _85th
Hilarious movie with an amazing lead performance from Bale.
1	Lolocaust	75 _51st
Bloodless compared to the book but thanks to Bales great performance still recommended
1	pecet	70 _39th
It is not a bad movie by any stretch but definitely it is quite overrated. Acting is the best part of film, story not so much
1	paniskalpel	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.
1	FunkyAstro	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.
1	SirStuckey	70 _56th
I like many of the individual scenes more than the entire movie as a whole. Presumably because watching the whole film front to back is an hour and 45 minutes without even an attempt at subtlety. Watching individual scenes makes it feel less dragged down by how heavy handed it is. I still don't know if Bale's performance is perfect or so ridiculous it's bad.
1	Anselmi86	78 _65th
Probably Bale's best adult performance. "HEY PAUL!"
1	Okkervil	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.
1	Bown	73 _31st
A lot of great quotes, but the movie in between doesn't really hold up.
1	bing	80 _77th
Builds absurdist hysteria excellently, performances and dialogue are instantly memorable.
1	StarsKnight	100 _99th
Awesome movie. Die Yuppie Die! ;)
1	d_drudges	30 _30th
Satire? All I see is an attempt (and a poor one at that) to make a murder spree look enticing, in a manner frankly indistinguishable from the ordinary Hollywood chaff. I suspect people say this is a satire to justify liking vile shit.
1	forehead1	70 _87th
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.
1	Ray	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.
1	Sweekoden	72 _68th
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.
1	Taliban	100 _99th
Made me wanna whip out my fedora.
1	thatyoungm	82 _22nd
A tight and competent depiction of Ellis's most famous novel, with a chilling performance by Christian Bale as the film's charming serial killer. The film manages to be thrilling and scary, while simultaneously serving as a pointed dark satire of the excesses of materialism, and though sometimes it gets too wrapped up in its own stylistic devices, it definitely leaves an impact with its ambiguous ending.
1	Mr. Film	77 _46th
Christian Bale's best role
1	Noblet	81 _73rd
This is a pretty great satire of 80s excess, but it also feels like it could easily be applied to the present and work just as well. Bale is fantastic as an unhinged yuppie. The film just wouldn't work without a great central performance, and he delivers.
1	Bagger	65 _38th
American Psycho, I really wanna love you, I do. I've watched you like five times in order to see if the love grows, but it's like it's just not there. I don't know if it's because I find your style too uncertain or your writing too perplexing. I know it's not because of Christian Bale. If I had only seen him in this I would have cast him in every other movie ever made. I even like your ending, the movie that precedes it just leaves me as empty as Batemans soul.
1	bakcheia	85 _77th
Watching The Wolf of Wall Street reminded me of how much I have undervalued this film as a unique portrayal of the greed and hollowness permeating the Wall Street culture in the late 80s/early 90s.
1	eCitizen	40 _32nd
The director does a poor job of telling this story. He leaves you with only a vague sense of the truth at the end. I usually like Christian Bale, but much of his acting felt phoney and was unconvincing. Reese Witherspoon was underutilized and wasted. Cara Seymour stands out, as does Guinevere Turner. The story has potential, and if told better, could make a great movie. But, this movie is lacking in almost every area. Especially in believability and clarity. Even the gore is rather cheaply done.
1	Vauth	88 _80th
It's actually really enjoyable and fun to watch, even if the main source of it is Christian Bale himself, who puts up a hilarious and absurd performance that I thoroughly enjoyed. Yes, the script does lack subtlety with very self-obsessed dislikable characters but it was hella quotable. Some scenes are absurd -how can you get away with a shooting like that?- but I'm willing to overlook it with Bale's performance and the claustrophobic and miserable portrayal of NYC.
1	drnkurmlkshk	85 _92nd
(smiling) "you're an ugly bitch. I wan't to stab you to death and play around in your blood." This movie is so disturbing but it's also VERY hilarious and smart. It pretty much sums up everything that sucked about the 80's, for example Patrick Bateman's god-awful taste in music. Christian Bale goes all out douche-bag/psychopath...I can't decide if he's an amazing actor or a dick in real life. Before you watch this, see The Machinist, his body transformation (and his butt!) are unbelievabl
1	TheSaberfool	49 _43rd
While the film is endlessly quotable and deliciously dark, the main satirical thrust of the film is a bit too heavy-handed for my taste. The black comedy / horror elements hold up fairly well throughout, but much of the Wall Street excess message drags it down overall. Bale is so wonderfully campy as the titular psycho with an insatiable bloodlust that his over-the-top performance absolutely carries the film. Definitely not for everyone.
1	talonmalon	84 _66th
A very good satire. American Psycho has great writing and acting, with Christian Bale giving what might be one of his best performances yet.
1	TheEscapist	76 _81st
This film is pretty funny, entertaining and has a unique style. Great performance by Christian Bale. Recommended watch but not for the faint of heart or easily offended.
1	Matija D	87 _91st
Some fantastic scenes in this movie which were executed beautifully by Christian Bale. That "Do you like Huey Lewis and The News?" scene really hit me hard, one of my favs for sure.. cant remember last time some scene impressed me that much.
1	ninebreaker	90 _81st
Impressive role by Mr. Bale, gives you chills!
1	thereeldeal	90 _96th
American Psycho is clever and hilarious, one of the most shocking and original comedies out there. The social commentary is shallow and it's a little awkward in the rare moments where the movie tries to be more than a comedy (like the ending). But for the most part American Psycho is so simultaneously funny and thrilling that I always feel like I haven't gotten my fill by the end of it.
1	amazedemon	61 _25th
American Psycho starts with a strong premise but quickly ventures into the infantile with its indulgent dialogue and unfortunate choice to illicit sympathy for Bale's character. The film portrays its characters as utterly detestable, perhaps as a way of critiquing the type of capitalism they follow, though not very effectively. It can also be seen as an examination of the fragile male ego broken by ruthless competitiveness. Bale's performance was good, but the film was less so.
1	simsorut	35 _15th
amerikan sikko
1	joel-w-m	8 _81st
The odd opening few scenes (see the lead's detailed account of his facial care regime) start things off shakily, but soon it all comes together, as the oddball men-in-suits culture satire (see the business card envy) meshes nicely with the sadistic exploits of the bonkers Bateman (see his pre-murder music reviews), whose unique descent into madness (played brilliantly by Bale; see especially his phone confession) unfortunately leads to an ambiguous ending dangerously close to being cliche.
1	americamera	79 _38th
I first watched this in high school while writing a paper for my film as literature class. The thesis of my essay revolved around the psychology of people watching incredibly disturbing movies, and since we had to pick a film we'd never seen before, I chose this one. I feel awkward reviewing this without having read the original book, but Bateman's performance is stellar, and it's obviously left its imprint on pop culture. I lost it at the business card scene. I give it a 79-- it's almost great.
1	DorothyOz	80 _81st
I was very entertained
1	Ippei	40 _5th
I saw this at the cinema when it came out and this was probably just my second viewing some 19 years later, and I wasn't a fan. The soundtrack was great and Christian Bale is fantastic in one of his earlier roles, but the film itself is a little disjointed. Some will argue that that was the point but it leaves too much left unsaid and a confusing film without much of a conclusion.
1	Bbeaty	90 _35th
Very cool thriller.
1	seenmany	60 _6th
worst movie one could ever watch
1	buffratings	77 _54th
While the film's premise alone produces a number of unforgettable moments, American Psycho particularly features a charismatic, and disturbing, performance from Christian Bale.
1	IsaacM	85 _79th
Dark and a scathing satire of materialism and capitalist America. Bale's performance is iconic. Very memorable and quotable. Ambiguous endings are wonderful
1	SLP405	100 _96th
One of my favorites. Love movies that aren't really horrors but center around some psychopath.
1	Ceekay19	60 _28th
Patrick Bateman: "My pain is constant and sharp, and I do not hope for a better world for anyone. In fact, I want my pain to be inflicted on others. I want no one to escape. But even after admitting this, there is no catharsis; my punishment continues to elude me, and I gain no deeper knowledge of myself. No new knowledge can be extracted from my telling. This confession has meant nothing."
1	Jonwashere	7 _95th
Unreliable narrator + Christian Bale = iconic film. STOP SOUNDING SO FUCKING SAD Masterpiece/7
1	EmirhanShn	90 _93rd
Christian Bale gives acting lessons.. MASTERPIECE!
1	LoboLengua	1 _30th
After reading the book, I could barely watch this. Even the book was painful to finish. Was a labor despite skipping whole paragraphs I knew were boring.
1	Kfo	55 _54th
Great book, didn't translate to the silver screen
1	xyu	90 _65th
Didn't like it at first, but it's meme-value earned it at least 20 points on top of the actual watchability. Now, let's see Paul Allen's rating...
1	MargusTa	50 _31st
Movie gives us very detailed resume about the main character Patrick Bateman. This impressive introduction takes some time and this is the best time to enjoy this film. Otherwise its empty
1	🍕	75 _85th
Le méchant le plus sexy de toute l'histoire du cinéma. Troublant.
1	Yotsugi	100 _90th
Modern classic.
1	69ingPigs	90 _94th
Very horrifying murder sequences and a cool twist ending

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