| − | '''American Beauty''' is an American drama film directed by Sam Mendes and starring Kevin Spacey. It was written by Alan Ball, who also created and produced the television shows ''Six Feet Under'' and ''True Blood''. Spacey plays Lester Burnham, a 42-year-old office worker who undergoes a mid-life crisis and develops an obsession with his 16-year-old daughter Jane's best friend. | + | '''American Beauty''' is an American drama film directed by Sam Mendes and starring [[Kevin Spacey]]. It was written by [[homosexual]] [[Alan Ball]], who also created and produced the television shows ''Six Feet Under'' and ''[[True Blood]]''. Spacey plays Lester Burnham, a 42-year-old office worker who undergoes a mid-life crisis and develops an obsession with his 16-year-old daughter Jane's best friend. |
| | The film ends with Lester looking back on his life. The actions of the characters before and after his death are intertwined during this scene. It is also revealed that it was Col. Fitts who murdered Lester. Lester's final words state that although he has died, he is happy because "there is so much beauty in the world." | | The film ends with Lester looking back on his life. The actions of the characters before and after his death are intertwined during this scene. It is also revealed that it was Col. Fitts who murdered Lester. Lester's final words state that although he has died, he is happy because "there is so much beauty in the world." |
| | The film was one of the most positively received movies of 1999. At the 72nd Academy Awards, it was nominated for eight awards, including Best Picture, Lead Actor (Spacey), Lead Actress (Bening), Director, Cinematography, Score, Editing, and Original Screenplay. It won in every category except for Best Score, Editing, and Lead Actress. | | The film was one of the most positively received movies of 1999. At the 72nd Academy Awards, it was nominated for eight awards, including Best Picture, Lead Actor (Spacey), Lead Actress (Bening), Director, Cinematography, Score, Editing, and Original Screenplay. It won in every category except for Best Score, Editing, and Lead Actress. |