In a message dated 12/12/99 8:25:26 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< i think seeing it in the theaters when it first came out might have ruined
it
some
for me. people were just laughing at things that i didn't find at all
amusing >>
indeed! i saw it in its limited release in los angeles, and it was so
annoying. there was even laughter during the bag in the wind scene. . .it
started with two or three people, and then spread - you know, gotta make sure
you're in on the joke even if a.) you're not, or b.) there is no joke. so
damned annoying.
and, though i liked american beauty alot, i would also have to agree with
your contention of happiness. . .simply a beautiful film. it's a shame that
people find it a bad thing that it portrayed "unsavory" characters such as a
child molester as anything but a boogie-monster stereotype. phillip seymour
hoffman, dylan baker, and ben gazzara were so excellent! and, the return
(though short) of jon lovitz.
star
