American Beauty (1999)
公開年: 1999
別タイトル: Belleza americana, Americká krása, Beleza Americana, Красота по-американски, Americka lepota
監督: Sam Mendes
脚本家: Alan Ball
制作＆ジャンル
プロデューサー: Producer: Bruce Cohen, Dan Jinks
Co-Producer: Alan Ball, Stan Wlodkowski
会社: DreamWorks Pictures, Jinks/Cohen Company
ジャンル: Comedy Drama, Drama, Flashback Film, Lgbt-Related Film, Romantic Comedy
Budget: 15.000.000
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キーワード
キーワード: adultery, age difference, camcorder, cheating, cheerleader, closeted homosexual, coming of age, coming out, dark comedy, dysfunctional family, dysfunctional marriage, estate agent, exercise, existential, extramarital affair, first time, gay theme, loneliness, love affair, marijuana, midlife crisis, neighborhood, parent child relationship, quitting a job, realtor, retired army man, rose, satire, sexual fantasy, singing in a car, suburbia, teenager, virgin, voyeur
ストーリー
Lester Burnham, a suburban husband and father in his mid-40s, falls into a deep depression due to his unfulfilling job, loveless marriage to real estate agent Carolyn, and tense relationship with their daughter Jane. Lester's life takes a turn when he develops an infatuation with Angela Hayes, a sexy cheerleader who is Jane's friend. Meanwhile, the Fittses move in next door: Colonel Frank Fitts, his wife Barbara, and their son Ricky. Ricky becomes smitten with Jane, while Colonel Fitts harbors a secret attraction to Lester. Lester, feeling rejuvenated by his crush on Angela, decides to quit his job and embrace his newfound liberties, much to Carolyn's dismay. He starts exercising, growing marijuana in the backyard, and videotaping himself in sexually explicit ways with Angela, who he believes shares his feelings but actually just finds him amusing. Jane discovers Ricky's affection for her and they begin a relationship, while simultaneously trying to expose Colonel Fitts' abuse of Barbara. Carolyn, meanwhile, becomes involved in an affair with Buddy Kane, the top real estate agent in their neighborhood. The story culminates in a series of revelations and confrontations between all parties involved, ultimately leading to tragic consequences for some characters.
概要
American Beauty (1999), directed by Sam Mendes, is a dark comedy-drama that explores themes of suburban disillusionment, midlife crisis, dysfunctional families, and the American dream. The film follows Lester Burnham's journey as he navigates his existential crisis through an infatuation with Angela Hayes, leading him to reevaluate his priorities and embrace his desires. The story is told through flashbacks after Lester's death, providing a non-linear narrative that explores the interconnected lives of the Burnhams, Fittses, and other suburban residents. The movie is known for its stark commentary on societal norms, consumerism, and the facade of perfection often presented in suburbia.
