American Psycho

[gorcorps]

Alright I honestly have no idea what I just watched. Sure I was dozing off throughout most the movie, but I got nothing definite out of this movie other than crazy respect points for Christian Bale.

I'm pretty sure the point was that Patrick was just bat shit crazy and he didn't really do any of that stuff, but I honestly don't know anymore.

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: gorcorps
Alright I honestly have no idea what I just watched. Sure I was dozing off throughout most the movie, but I got nothing definite out of this movie other than crazy respect points for Christian Bale.

I'm pretty sure the point was that Peter was just bat shit crazy and he didn't really do any of that stuff, but I honestly don't know anymore.

I read that, it was annoying to bet through, not Crime and Punishment, not The Stranger something in between. I liked some of the obsessive scenes though.

 

[theblackbox]

it's an interesting book. especially the canibalism and the part where he wears the girls head on his parts. too bad the movie didn't do it justice. less then zero was the only ellis novel that translated into a movie semi-well.

 

[Farang]

Originally posted by: theblackbox
it's an interesting book. especially the canibalism and the part where he wears the girls head on his parts. too bad the movie didn't do it justice. less then zero was the only ellis novel that translated into a movie semi-well.

I disagree.. the movie did cut a lot out, but because movies always have to do that I think their selection of what to keep was good. Also the visuals of the movie were well done, I think it is a great combination if you can watch the movie first and then read the book and apply those visuals while you are reading it.

 

[theblackbox]

Originally posted by: Farang

Originally posted by: theblackbox
it's an interesting book. especially the canibalism and the part where he wears the girls head on his parts. too bad the movie didn't do it justice. less then zero was the only ellis novel that translated into a movie semi-well.

I disagree.. the movie did cut a lot out, but because movies always have to do that I think their selection of what to keep was good. Also the visuals of the movie were well done, I think it is a great combination if you can watch the movie first and then read the book and apply those visuals while you are reading it.

i don't know about you, but i got enough visuals out of the book without seeing the movie. the obsessive way he wrote it tends to take away your imagination and give you a stark realistic image of what happened.

Plus, the rats would have been awesome in the movie.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: theblackbox

Originally posted by: Farang

Originally posted by: theblackbox
it's an interesting book. especially the canibalism and the part where he wears the girls head on his parts. too bad the movie didn't do it justice. less then zero was the only ellis novel that translated into a movie semi-well.

I disagree.. the movie did cut a lot out, but because movies always have to do that I think their selection of what to keep was good. Also the visuals of the movie were well done, I think it is a great combination if you can watch the movie first and then read the book and apply those visuals while you are reading it.

i don't know about you, but i got enough visuals out of the book without seeing the movie. the obsessive way he wrote it tends to take away your imagination and give you a stark realistic image of what happened.

Plus, the rats would have been awesome in the movie.

Ehh people always say books are better so I take it with a grain of salt.

 

[theblackbox]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: theblackbox

Originally posted by: Farang

Originally posted by: theblackbox
it's an interesting book. especially the canibalism and the part where he wears the girls head on his parts. too bad the movie didn't do it justice. less then zero was the only ellis novel that translated into a movie semi-well.

I disagree.. the movie did cut a lot out, but because movies always have to do that I think their selection of what to keep was good. Also the visuals of the movie were well done, I think it is a great combination if you can watch the movie first and then read the book and apply those visuals while you are reading it.

i don't know about you, but i got enough visuals out of the book without seeing the movie. the obsessive way he wrote it tends to take away your imagination and give you a stark realistic image of what happened.

Plus, the rats would have been awesome in the movie.

Ehh people always say books are better so I take it with a grain of salt.

well, the book actually is, if you can get past the 30 pages describing what he is wearing. the movie really didn't portray the spirit of the character, and the freedom that he really has.

 

[MartyMcFly3]

Originally posted by: gorcorps
Alright I honestly have no idea what I just watched. Sure I was dozing off throughout most the movie, but I got nothing definite out of this movie other than crazy respect points for Christian Bale.

I'm pretty sure the point was that Patrick was just bat shit crazy and he didn't really do any of that stuff, but I honestly don't know anymore.

Fixed that for you.

 

[illusion88]

He created his own reality.

 

[zinfamous]

It's an anti-Reagan polemic.

You should read the book.

I saw it in the theaters, and this was my introduction to Bale. He will always be Patrick Bateman, returning some videos.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: theblackbox

Originally posted by: Farang

Originally posted by: theblackbox
it's an interesting book. especially the canibalism and the part where he wears the girls head on his parts. too bad the movie didn't do it justice. less then zero was the only ellis novel that translated into a movie semi-well.

I disagree.. the movie did cut a lot out, but because movies always have to do that I think their selection of what to keep was good. Also the visuals of the movie were well done, I think it is a great combination if you can watch the movie first and then read the book and apply those visuals while you are reading it.

i don't know about you, but i got enough visuals out of the book without seeing the movie. the obsessive way he wrote it tends to take away your imagination and give you a stark realistic image of what happened.

Plus, the rats would have been awesome in the movie.

Sorry, the movie would have fucking sucked with the gore in the book. It was hard enough to read, and would have shown like yet another worthless Saw movie.

Don't get me wrong--the book is great, but focusing on the gore in a 2 hour flick would have destroyed Ellis' intent. The flick was a near-perfect adaptation, one that many had struggled and failed before this production.

 

[Ryan]

Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: Ryan
Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums.

wat?

 

[Born2bwire]

Originally posted by: Ryan
Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums.

First thing that popped into my mind when I saw that title of this thread.

"You like Huey Lewis and the News?"

 

[0roo0roo]

lol huey lewis was upset by the movies use of his music or something.
i thought it was perfect.
the movies fascinating to watch even if it doesnt quite make sense in the end.

 

[Soundmanred]

Try watching American Psycho II with Mila Kunis (That 70's Show, Family Guy, etc)

 

[dug777]

That movie singlehandedly got me hooked on huey lewis & the news

 

[magnux]

Feed me a stray cat.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: Soundmanred
Try watching American Psycho II with Mila Kunis (That 70's Show, Family Guy, etc)

And Shatner. Don't leave out Shatner.

 

[PatrickBateman]

I know your friends are my friends and I thought about that.....you can have them

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: Born2bwire

Originally posted by: Ryan
Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums.

First thing that popped into my mind when I saw that title of this thread.

"You like Huey Lewis and the News?"

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[Nerva]

awesome movie and terrific book, though i would say a quarter of the book is him describing in painstaking details what everyone is wearing. the movie is filled with memorable and quotable moments, like the scene where they compared business cards? come on, how awesome was that.

i used to work for a bank, and this guy from another group always dressed the same way as patrick bateman a la the movie, they even have the same hairstyle, it was uncanny. but i gotta tell you though, most bankers i know don't look like bateman, they are often above 45, fat and balding.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Did you know that Whitney Houston's debut LP, called simply Whitney Houston had 4 number one singles on it? Did you know that, Christie? It's hard to choose a favorite among so many great tracks, but "The Greatest Love of All" is one of the best, most powerful songs ever written about self-preservation, dignity. Its universal message crosses all boundaries and instills one with the hope that it's not too late to better ourselves. Since, Elizabeth, it's impossible in this world we live in to empathize with others, we can always empathize with ourselves. It's an important message, crucial really. And it's beautifully stated on the album.

 

[scott916]

The business cards scene in the movie was the only part where they REALLY got the feel of the book dead on. Without taking into account the chainsaw dropping from the top of the stairwell part, roll it was fairly well done.

 

[thegimp03]

I have to go return some videos...