Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

Gripping story with well-crafted characters

Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

What in the crap did I just sit through??? Have no clue how this movie got so many high reviews cause it absolutely sucked! Id rather have a case of Taco Bell revenge and sit on the crapper for two hours than have to watch that turd of a movie again. It left a stank on my skin That can't be washed off. Flush that stinker right down toilet...

Things this movie did NOT have: 1. Any sort of helpful background information about the main character 2. An ounce of suspense 3. Good acting 4. A cohesive story that made sense (I am usually okay with this, but it did not work for this movie) 5. Anything to keep me engagedThings this movie did have 1. A well known actor who made people automatically like this movie 2. Obligatory naked chicks 3. Actually decent kill scenes 4. A satisfactory ending 5. Critic orgasms to Christian Bale3 stars instead of 1 for the kill scenes and ending

American Psycho is the story of a psychotic investment banker - Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale). He has a nice apartment, a beautiful fiancée and a nice job. However he also has a darker side. When he isn't out partying with his friends, he is out murdering prostitutes, homeless and anyone else who annoys him.While the movie certainly diverts from the book (written by Bret Easton Ellis). I'd say it diverts for the better. The book may be darker and use a lot more disturbing imagery to get its satire across, the movie instead uses a lighter tone. It still manages to deliver that biting satire about yuppie culture in the eighties.This is a movie that shines on re-watchings. The subtle details that the actors and actresses display is phenomenal along with the small things that pull it all together. The movie displays fragile masculinity in its purest form with vain and cruel men in focus. It shows how cruel this yuppie world can be, and at times you almost sympathise with Bateman on his quest to be noticed and stand out. The movies use of the song "Hip to be Square" is quite apt.The ending may feel a bit lackluster to some but the unsatisfyingness (best word to describe it) fits with the narrative.It may not be perfect. But considering that I've written a full length essay on this movies subject, and it still holds up - I'd say it's a great satire.

8.5 for clarification. Christian Bale delivers an enthralling central performance as narcissistic psychopath and stockbroker Patrick Bateman. This may well be due to the fact that Bale occupies virtually every scene in the film and brings a wonderfully heightened sense of realism to the picture. Leto also delivers an impressive performance. American Psycho is abundant with hilarious dark humour, spearheaded by Bale.The film hosts some exceptional scenes, in particular "Huey Lewis and The News" and a commendably thought provoking ending.