The film also has miscast roles including william shatner as the professor and mila kunis. American psycho broadway american psycho 26yearold patrick bateman is sophisticated, rich and devastatingly handsome. When former fbi agent robert starkman william shatner, who handled the original bateman case, takes a job teaching one. Patrick batemans little moonwalk before killing his work colleague with a pickaxe made me chuckle, as did the absurd image of christian bale running through his apartment block bollock naked, covered head to toe in blood wielding a chainsaw. In the end, even when there is a literal mountain of evidence against him, no one recognizes patrick bateman, even for what he truly is a psycho. Im sorry, this movie is a terrible example of straight to dvd sequels. Hes got a sculpted body, a modelgorgeous girlfriend, a todiefor. The movie was almost entirely filmed in toronto and various other nearby. American psycho film essays are academic essays for citation. While american psycho had moments of stylish humor and featured a pitchperfect performance from christian bale, it suffered from occasional incoherence and thematic strands that failed to resonate with the film s overall tone. Brutally funny, expertly directed, and blessed with a pitchperfect lead performance from christian bale, mary harrons american psycho improved considerably on bret easton ellis notorious novel. Harrons film wasnt anything approaching a blockbuster, but it did well enough in theaters and on video to justify commercially, at least a sequel.
Ive been known to be both a picky reader and a finicky film critic, and even i think the movie version of bret easton ellis novel, published in 1991, is faithful to the text its based on. In name only sequel to american psycho, released directtovideo in 2002. So instead of my usual dissection of emotional and psychological themes in horror film, this is just going to be bad. Nonton movie american psycho 2000 jf sub indo dramamu. American psycho 2000 film sa prevodom online hd filmovi.
Because of the above i read into it that the narrative of american psycho is a personal hell for patrick bateman. It was a place to forget about the daily stresses of life. Fx has put in development an american psycho drama series that takes place decades after the events in the 2000 movie starring christian bale and the novel. American psycho is a 2000 film about a young, welltodo man who isnt quite as normal as he seemsonce you notice all the body parts of women he keeps in his apartment. This is a fan trailer focusing on the dark comedy aspect of the film. A directtovideo sequel, american psycho 2, directed by morgan j.
American psycho 2 is a very loose sequel to 1999 film american psycho. In american psycho, what is patrick batemans obsession with. Sep 10, 20 american psycho is headed to television. She will stop at nothing to become a college professors assistant. The english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital 5.
The makes of this film must not have needed bee permission to make this sequel because i dont know how bee could have let hollywood trash the concept of his great book, american psycho. Mar 25, 20 bmacready on psycho filming locations, a then and now look at hitchcocks 1960 masterpiece. American psycho, american masculinity the examined life lab. American psycho 2 is a sloppy mess that patrick bateman. The sequels only connection with the original is the death of patrick bateman played by michael kremko wearing a face mask, briefly shown in a flashback. Oct 06, 2010 this weekend we posted the brand new edition of sean clarks horrors hallowed grounds, where sean heads to check out the filming locations of mary harrons classic american psycho. All american girl, the film centers on a girl who has developed a taste for murder. A description of tropes appearing in american psycho 2. Freeman and stars mila kunis as rachael newman, a driven criminology student who is drawn to murder.
Discover the film locations for american psycho 2000, with christian bale, not in new york at all but around toronto, ontario. Reviews of american psycho film, black comedy page 2. Gledajte online film besplatno na 720p 1080p hd videozapisima sa radne povrsine, prijenosnog racunala, prijenosnog racunala, tableta, iphonea, ipada, mac pro i jos vise. Id heard rumours, but it surely couldnt be as bad as people made out, could it. Rachel mila kunis is a criminology student hoping to land a position as a teachers assistant for professor robert starkman william shatner. Barrie suddery on twilight zone, the movie the 30th. A phoenix secretary embezzles forty thousand dollars from her employers client, goes on the run, and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother. Hes also stabbed to death minutes into the film, by a knifewielding tween.
You can see address painted on plywood 51 nassau this is just around the corner a block away from where patrick is seen walking past george washingtons statue at federal hall. American psycho gledajte filmove s titlovima besplatno. Alley at 51 nassau street, new york, usa patrick murders homeless man. Cheap and tawdry spinoff of the serial killer pic about patrick bateman the type of film that that can only encourage drinking habits.
Filming locations for american psycho 2000, in toronto. May 30, 2012 this weekend, i sat down in front of my tv, surfed around, and whatdya know american psycho 2 was showing in just a couple of minutes. American psycho has a good plot to it, some scenes are pointless. The film was denounced by american psycho author bret easton ellis. Now regarded by many as a modern horror classic, american psycho hit theaters in 2000, and was not without controversy for its level of blood and violence, especially in the unrated cut later released to home video. As film adaptations of books go, the movie american psycho released in 2000 is fairly spoton.
American psycho 2 proves patrick batemans murders really. The beginning of the film tries to tie it together in the same universe, but is hardly mentioned for the rest of the movie. A place that became similar to a religious ceremony for me. Bloody and funny and twisty and turny and kunis pulls it all off. Freemans direct to video sequel american psycho 2 comes to dvd with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original aspect ratio of 1. Freeman and starring mila kunis, was released in 2002. All american girl is a 2002 directtovideo standalone sequelspinoff of mary harrons 2000 film adaptation of american psycho. All american girl 2002 is an american thriller horror movie that does not contain much thrills or horror. Glendon campus, york university, toronto, ontario, canada.
Being a risky production, psycho was shot on a tiny budget at revue studios, where the alfred hitchcock presents tv series was filmed, using a television crew. It illustrates how mankinds needs depend on who you are, and how strong they can be. With anthony perkins, janet leigh, vera miles, john gavin. The great and unknown actress mila kunis was really suprisingly good for this role i have never seen her in a role like this before. Apr 09, 2000 my first encounter with american psycho should have prepared me for the trouble to come. American psycho 2 also known as american psycho ii. Since her brush with death, rachel has found herself unhealthily obsessed with serial killers and their psyches. American psycho 2 is one of those sequels that people either love or hate, and only rarely based upon the quality of the actual film. A neoliberal nightmare in american psycho and trainspotting. Mila kunis stars in the campy, lighthearted horror film american psycho ii. The story is told in the first person by patrick bateman, a serial killer and manhattan investment banker. Check out the list below to see if your favorite american movie was filmed in toronto and to learn what other american classics were filmed there.
A directtovideo spinoff, american psycho 2 was released and directed by morgan j. A wealthy new york city investment banking executive, patrick bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his coworkers and friends as he. But those who read the book had to strugglereach evento come to such a conclusion, as ellis settles for popcultural reference as a sort of. But his evil legacy continues in the body of rachael newman, the only victim who managed to escape batemans grasp. Rachel newman is the main character who decides that the best way to get into the fbi to stop serial killers, is by being a serial killer. American psycho has strong acting from christain bale and willem dafoe. Based on the novel by bret easton ellis and featuring the sounds of huey lewis and other classic early 80s gems, this satire set in 1980s manhattan follows the. American psycho is a sick and hilarious film, but unfortunately to boring for my taste.
May 29, 2010 the original psycho was filmed in 1960 in 1998 was the remake then in 2000 came american psycho 3 for oodles. Its naturally engaging and that has to count for something. Watch american psycho 2 starring mila kunis in this scifihorror on directv. Jun 15, 2010 to have been among the fortunate few who did see psycho cold in late june 1960 a tense month that followed the soviet downing of an american u2 spy plane, the ensuing collapse of the. Anda bisa nonton full film nya di sini dan tentu saja film american psycho 2000 sub indo nya sudah kami lengkapi juga untuk kenyamanan pengunjung web kami. American psycho 2 was one of those movies that didnt have much of a hype, but was entertaining and a good movie. Its not only males who place themselves in these masculine roles with specific ideologies and boundaries, it is also women. American psycho 2 is a 2002 american black comedy horror film and a stand alone sequel to mary harrons 2000 film american psycho.
Psycho filming locations, a then and now look at hitchcocks. You can see address painted on plywood 51 nassau this is just around the corner a block away from where patrick is seen walking past george washingtons statue at. All american girl is a 2002 american black comedy horror film and a standalone sequel to mary harrons 2000 film american psycho. American psycho also works great as a pitch black comedy, and as an insightful drama. American psycho 2 where to stream and watch decider. Theres debate among fans whether any of patrick batemans murders really happened, but forgotten sequel american psycho 2 actually settles it. Toronto, canada is a popular film location for american movies and has been for years because of tax breaks and urban scenery looking very similar to new york city or chicago. All american girl again, in between wondering exactly where my life went so wrong and being way too tired to fight richard on his choice, i realized that the movie had something going for it, no matter how hard i tried, i couldnt stop watching it. American psycho is a novel by bret easton ellis, published in 1991. American psycho 2 transcript trailer transcripts gallery trivia credits awards home media production american psycho 2 also known as american psycho ii.
This was in london, in 1991, shortly after the novel by bret easton ellis was published. Freeman hurricane streets 1997, desert blue 1998, teen mom 2009 did not direct or produce any movie that i like so i was not surprised at this disappointment. American psycho sequel series in development at fx deadline. Discover the film locations for american psycho 2000, with christian bale, not. American psycho 2000 is a timecapsule by design, capturing the excess of the 1980s through the eyes, words, and severely damaged imagination of one of. The film also features william shatner as her professor.
I average 2 to 3 visits to the movie theater a week. Predator and prey themes in american psycho and the strange case of dr. Written by mary harron and guinevere turner, based on the novel by bret easton ellis. This movie american psycho takes place in 1987, it was filmed in 2000, and 18 years later the movies topics are still relevant. What the fuck does the end of american psycho mean.
The film currently holds a 67% fresh rating on rotten tomatoes. Alison kelly of the observer notes that while some countries deem it so potentially disturbing that it can only be sold shrinkwrapped, critics rave about it and academics revel in its transgressive and postmodern. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of american psycho film by mary harron. The movie was actually shot almost entirely in toronto, ontario, with the real new york featured only in a sprinkling of establishing shots. American psycho 2 cast, info, trivia famous birthdays. Desperate to get a ta position with a prestigious college professor. All american girl fixes those problems at the expense of ambition. Jun 10, 2002 american psycho 2 was one of those movies that didnt have much of a hype, but was entertaining and a good movie. This spinoff was not based on the novel or the original film, as its only connection with the original is the death of patrick bateman played by michael kremko wearing a face mask. American psycho 2016 broadway tickets, news, info, photos.
In order to understand the final scene of american psycho, its key to remember the details of the sequence leading up to it and it all begins with a rather. Find out where american psycho 2 is streaming, if american psycho 2 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Watch american psycho 2 online stream full movie directv. My absolute favorite activity is going to the movie theater in the evening, during summer.
The film is sloppy with no effort in trying to create something watchable. However, american psycho 2 tries so hard to sell me the main character, that i just didnt like it. The american psycho is a sick and hilarious film, but unfortunately to boring for my taste. While the two films are mostly unrelated, they do provide an answer to the patrick bateman question. American psycho office interrogation 1080 hd youtube. Feb 02, 20 published on feb 2, 20 a motion graphics project for the movie american psycho. Direct to dvd sequel to american psycho, american psycho 2 is unrelated to the first. This sequel was nothing but some b slasher movie with a bad story and really weak killings because no gore or blood is shown.
With christian bale, justin theroux, josh lucas, bill sage. Filmed the scenes and then used after effects and premiere to piece it together. American psycho 2 features rachel newman mila kunis as the sole escapee of the murderous yuppie from the first film, patrick bateman. The risky territory of american psycho the new york. As far as im concerned, american psycho was a perfect stand alone film that had plenty of unnerving and disturbing elements. May 02, 2001 p atrick bateman, the yuppie serial killer du jour created by bret easton ellis in the novel american psycho, is obsessed with all things superficiala symbol of murderous, unchecked reaganism. American psycho 2 contains all the traditional elements of a straight to dvd title.
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