10/4-10-8 #3

A very difficult bit of work lies ahead for me. You see, for my online publishing class, I have been asked to select three of my favorite movies to write about. Foolishly, I made the mistake of not taking the time to think through this question. I have already written my first two blog posts on the subject, but am having an issue writing the third. You see, my third movie is difficult to describe in a school appropriate manner, so much will need to be left out of my analysis for the sake of keeping things tasteful. American Beauty is a true cult-classic. The main character is a middle aged man named Lester, played by Kevin Spacey. Lester’s life is very bland and boring, and his wife is a major control freak. He is going through a mid-life crisis when he is informed that he will most likely lose his job. This turns into an awakening experience for him, when he realizes that he no longer has to live his life in the manner his family expects him to. From that moment on, he does everything he can to live the way he wants. He buys a brand new car and even blackmails his boss for a year’s salary. Things culminate when he becomes acquainted with the rather strange family who lives next door, and his wife begins having an affair. I won’t ruin the ending for you, but I have to say, this movie is a must see.