American Psycho (DVD, 2005, Uncut)

Excellent thriller with great dialogue. Very interesting movie that takes you inside the mind of a psychotic individual hiding under the facade of uber wealthy heir. Great movie and very unique. Highly Recommended!

I am conflicted about to how to review this film. On the one hand the storyline is VERY unique- I can guarantee you havn't seen this done before. The themes that reoccur throughout the movie are definitely conversation worthy and it makes some very thought-provoking statements about society at large, materialism and consumption. HOWEVER, on the other hand, the film is VERY PERVERSELY SEXUALLY VIOLENT and the majority of the violence is against women. These are the same issues that divided the critics on this film and what caused all the controversy when it was first released. In some ways this movie reminds me of Natural Born Killers. In my opinion, any movie that is capable of evoking such strong emotions is PROBABLY worth watching once. That said, I would definitely recommend renting this one before buying it- you may not want to watch it again...

The plot revolves around a very wealthy, attractive and professional male who commits multiple murders in his spare time- female prostitutes are a favorite. The film takes place in the 80's and many reverences are made to the 80's subculture and political scene. Even though it should be OBVIOUS that something with this man is awry (the loud and bloody murders are committed in his APARTMENT/CONDO, he is laundering bloody sheets, he even confesses to a colleague) no one around him seems to care. It keeps you wondering if the murders are really taking place, or if it is all in the man's twisted mind. The way this plays out makes this movie feel like a cross between a horror film and a comedy/satire.

Bret Easton Ellis' Novel 'American Psycho'; 1991, sliced critics right down the middle. Most condemned its profile of an affluent '80s Serial Killer mutilating women as a sick, misogynist diatribe; while others praised the book as a pitch-black send-up of the Immoral Era of junk bonds, Iran-Contra and Cocaine-Crazed materialism.
For years, controversy scared off attempts to bring it to screen; Male Directors for fear of being branded women-haters, while virtually every female was repulsed by the ultraviolent subject matter.
Not Mary Harron.
Along with Co-Screenwriter Guinevere Turner ('Go Fish'), they focus on the novel's darkly ironic social satire. The result is bloody perfect and indubiously brilliant.
'American Psycho' profiles Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), a blue-blood yuppie whose Ivy League education and inherited wealth guarantee him a life of luxury. His job requires no actual work, a debutante fiancée (Reese Witherspoon) who requires little attention, a dutiful secretary (Chloe Sevigny 'Boys Don't Cry') who asks few questions, and a bank account that seems bottomless.
He bides his time schmoozing at upper-crust eateries, perfecting his canned tan, listening to his Walkman, and working out … occasionally to the sounds of women screaming in horror films.
See, even though his friends are all virtually identical, Patrick is different. He has a secret — he's actually a Serial Killer, more fond of carving up prostitutes than playing the odd game of racquetball. Though we're only partially clued into his murderous nature at first; catching glimpses into a closet packed with instruments of torture or witnessing his frustrations getting bloodstained sheets laundered — we discover he's a Maniac on par with Ted Bundy, luring unsuspecting "hardbodies" into a condo charnel house in between swanky brunches at the Four Seasons.
Turner and Harron's wickedly clever script doesn't show us the full horror of Bateman's macabre right away. Instead, they send up his obsession with the minutiae of upper-crust existence — clothing brands, real estate locations, restaurant reservations, and the typeface on business cards.
In fact, it's Bateman's status-conscious jealously that leads him to commit his most hilarious on-screen murder — when he chops up another young executive (Jared Leto) with a fire axe to the tunes of Huey Lewis and the News' "Hip to Be Square."
The cutlery-sharp play comes from its use of 1980s cultural cues, be it the scoring of a sadomasochistic ménage à trois to Phil Collins' "Sussudio"; to the screenplay's subtle use of Reagan-Era SNL catchphrases; Harron/Turner keep piling on irony as story takes a darker turn; Bateman muses on the meaning of Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All," while mutilating a hooker with a chainsaw.
Physically perfect from a heavy-duty exercise regimen and extensive assortment of skin-care products, Bateman has such a warped soul that he's unable connect to anyone. With mannered schmoozing and frenzied psychosis, Bale makes this seesawing from luncheon to dungeon an infectuously watchable blend of madness.
Even when Bateman does blow his cover; quoting Ted Bundy in casual conversation or confessing guilt in ramblings; no one in his shallow cliques can be bothered to notice.
And that's the ultimate question arise - what's worse, the homicidal sociopath or the cynical society that doesn't care that he kills?
SEE THIS GEM !!!!

The Killer Collector's Edition of the Uncut version of the film appears to be not any different from the original version. The differences must have been subtle at best. Maybe a little more blood, a few more heads. Hard to tell.

For those not familiar with the film, Christian Bale pays Wall Street yuppie Patrick Bateman. Bateman is one of a dozen or so Vice Presidents of a company and no one seems to be able to tell the difference between them all. He gets mistaken for at least three other people. Bateman appears to be a normal guy on the outside full of social concern and perfectly polished through a regemented routine of face masks, washes, a vigorous exercise routine, and trips to the salon for manicures and tanning beds. But he's anything but. He's a ruthless killer of strangers and associates and never gets caught. Willem Dafoe plays the detective investigating the disappearance of Paul Allen, a guy knocked off for being annoying and having a better business card than Bateman. This isn't too surprising that Dafoe is in this role just a year after his role as investigator in Boondock Saints. Bateman is a terrible at lying and at one point even claims he was returning video tapes the night of the event. Still no one believes he could have had anything to do with it. He tortures prostitutes and even chases one naked through an apartment building hallway holding a chain saw which he drops on her in the stairwell. All her screaming and pounding on doors leads to not even one neighbor opening up to check. As he descends into further insanity, he begins to cut himself off from others including fiancé Reese Witherspoon who never listens to him and has a flair for potbelly pigs. When she makes a scene in a restaurant, he leaves claiming once more to have to return some videotapes.

This movie really comments on the 80s culture and is hilarious. Bateman's monologues about music right before killing someone are animated and jaw-dropping. Particularly when talking about Huey Lewis and the News' "Hip to be Square" which he semi-dances around to in a raincoat with an ax right before taking it to Paul Allen's head.

Allen: Is that a raincoat?
Bateman (with a gleeful smile): Yes! It is!

My other favorite moment is when Bateman is at an ATM and a cat brushes up against his legs. He looks at the screen which says, "Please feed me a stray cat" and so he tries to by holding a gun to the cat's head. When a little old lady tells him to stop that, he shoots her. Then cops start shooting at him and he shoots them and manages to blow up both police cars which a little gun. He can't even believe it as he stares at what's happened. He confesses in full his crimes to his lawyer on his answering machine. The lawyer laughs it off the next day calling him Davis and says he shouldn't have said he was Bateman because "Bateman's such a dork." This movie has a great selection of music and I can't say enough about the comic timing. However, it's not a movie for the squeamish. There will be blood and gore hidden around every corner. All in all, this is a well made and well told movie and it gets an A from me.

My Late brother told me a few years back..."You won't believe this movie, It's right up your alley"! So I sat and watch this memorizing movie..Between laughing, being shocked by the gore, Then laughing again Etc. Incredible!!!
You have to see this movie!!

This movie is amazing. Defintitely one of those cult classics that just gets better every time it is watched.

Patrick Bateman, a man of many faces, is the conformist junkie of the 80's.

Working for Pierce & Pierce as the VP of Murders & Executions, ahem, Mergers and Acquisitions, Bateman is the epitompy of stature, wealth, and class. He's got the cash, the girl, and a lifestyle most would dream of... Every day is routine, and this is one man that will not go to a restaurant without a reservation. Yet, he is NOT at the top...but will do anything to get there.

Relentless on emotions, this nailgun wielding maniac is willing to kill those he feels are inferior to himself. After all, money can get you out of anything, right?

This amazing psychological thriller will keep you guessing what the hell is going on, regardless of the amount of times it is viewed. A must see.

Feed me a stray cat.

It's a brilliantly executed film with a couple of misconceptions built into the story. We get to know Christian Bale's character pretty well, or so we think, from his bath gel to his one-upmanship regarding business cards in a male encounter that resembles a couple of kindergarten boys seeing whose is bigger. My gosh, he's revolting. But the writers and the director have added a layer of complexity to a bloody and repulsive story that is more confusing than enlightening. Everybody looks and acts like everybody else. Not just figuratively but literally. When Bale confesses that he's a mass murderer nobody believes him because they mix him up with one or another of his colleagues in "Murders and Executions." The conceit doesn't work. We've seen too many of the gory details. Yet, I wouldn't have missed watching it. And the director and her writer/star have contributed informative commentaries to the DVD. Nicely done except for the notion that what transpires has all or mostly been phantasmic.

Christian Bale stars in this 2000 thriller as Patrick Bateman, an
80's yuppie Wall Street businessman who starts killing people.
Christian is terrific and funny in this. This dvd not only has
nice picture and sound, but it's uncut and has cool extras.
I highly recommend picking up this great thriller.

DVD case was in very poor condition, didnt even shut or hold the dvd. it was wrapped very nice and packaging was in excellent condition. Had to be sent like that

Big Christian Bale fan.
Psychotic plot.
Different kind of DVD.
A must watch for anyone
without heart problems!

This is an excellent film. Christian Bale really breaks out and shines like a TRUE "star", in this movie. This storyline explores the secret sexual life of people of NYC, & yuppies on Wall Street. Don't really want to give anything away or spoil it for anyone, so I will just say, please; you gotta check this one out; it's amazingly fantastic.

Love this movie, Christian Bale really delivers, great twist too. Recommend to any Bale fans, or any fans of thrillers.

I love this movie. I am a big fan of movies that bend your mind a little. I'm also a big fan of creative violence on screen. If you like great dialogue, subtle pokes at society, and endings that leave you thinking, you'll love this movie. Christian Bale is on point as ever. Jared Leto doesn't hold back, even with the small roles. I can't think of anything I don't like.

To me this is one of the best and funniest slasher flick I ahve ever seen. Christian Bale bale deliver a chilling but impressive acting performance as Patrick Bateman. This movie was my first love in slasher movies. Always happy to pop it in to get my fix of great acting with a great story.

Funny, witty satire that makes you think. Great Movie. Bale is incredible as Patrick Bateman and delivers a memorable performance.

When the director said that she wanted to "save" the Bret Easton Ellis novel, she wasn't kidding. This was an instant classic, and one that I am easily able to watch many times a month. Add this to American Psycho 2, and you have one night of hillarious laughs! Awesome flick!
I got this "Killer Collector Edition", only to find there is a pittance of uncut material; all of one-minute's worth. Well, it is one more minute of boob shots, so I'll take 'em!

Very good movie. Bought it because my husband and i really enjoyed it when we browed it frm a friend. We had to get it for ourselves. Wouldn't recommend for children to be in the room when watching it.

ITS OKAY IF THAT YOUR SORT OF THING, THE REASON I BOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE MY SISTER SAID IT WAS A GOOD MOVIE. ITS A WEIRD AND VIOLENT MOVIE, WOULDN'T LOOK AT IT AGAIN, ONCE WAS ENOUGH.

Christian Bale, played an outstanding role in this movie. American Psycho is filled with big name actors, and has alot of great FX in it. At first I did not think that I would like it, but I just could not stop watching it. Christian Bale just keeps getting better in every movie that he is in. You will not be wasting your money, when you buy this movie. American Psycho is one of those movies, that you will watch over and over.

I loved the true depth of this movie. Mr.Bale played it to a T. Hilarious but scary at the thought that these people really exist. Loved the competition over business card quality.

It was exactly what I wanted at a low price. It shipped pretty quickly, so no complaints there. I would definitely buy again.

The fact that there's so much humor in how awkwardly psychotic "Patrick Bateman" acts throughout the movie.

I watched it twice, back to back. Christian Bale nails this performance. Edge of your seat thriller. Better than the book. Check out the deleted scenes. Hot!!! Want to see more of Christian Bale in these nail biting performances. A got to see movie.