re: American Psycho

Funny tidbit

Some parts of the threesome scene had to be cut in order for the film to receive an "R" rating

I looked it up because of that comment. To avoid spoilers if people actually care about that sort thing with this here is the link to the wiki page on rat torture. It's under the "in fiction" section.

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that makes perfect sense.

I know, odd 5 year bump but I figured it was better than starting a new thread. Watching it right now, one of my top twenty movies and I didn't realize there was a book which I’ll be buying. The dog scene does get to me though.

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I didn't realize there was a book which I’ll be buying.

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The movie is a good, if extremely dark, comedy about a serial killer. They really play up the ridiculousness of everything.

The book is not funny, at all. It is very good, for what it is. Extremely well-written. In fact I would say that the book is "better" than the movie. But I would never recommend anyone else read it. It is one of the most nihilistic, misanthropic, disturbing books I've ever come across. There are scenes that will stick with you and make your skin crawl long, long after you finish it. If you're up for that - and I can't say anything because I read it, after all - then have at it. Just be aware going in that it is a million times darker than the movie, and where the movie makes you feel bad for laughing at the stuff Bateman does, the book is just going to make you feel bad.

I remember when it came out, LSU played it in the Student Union theater. Went in thinking it was a horror movie and felt bad that I was laughing through most of it. I had to watch it again a few weeks later to see what the hell did I watch.

I absolutely love that movie. I think it’s a masterpiece but it’s definitely for a select audience. It is a very dark movie. It’s absurdity is humorous in points but it is also a scathing satire of capitalistic greed. It’s very well done.

Film nerds who like to break down everything and anyone in high pressure sales appreciate the movie.

The book on the other hand is just absolutely brutal.

The book is flat out disgusting. Film did a fantastic job of adapting some the characteristics without being too gross.