the scene with the axe and Jared Leto, where he is explaining Huey Lewis and the News (or whatever group it was), is easily one of my all-time favorite scenes in any movie
really funny movie. my favorite scene is probably when bateman's secretary goes through his personal agenda and sees each day of the week filled with crude childlike drawings of outragious ways to murder people. it sort of reminds of the "all work and no play make jack a dull boy" scene in the shining only funnier.
The movie wasn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book. There was things in there that will NEVER be put on the screen, no matter what kind of rating the movie would have gotten.
The movie wasn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book. There was things in there that will NEVER be put on the screen, no matter what kind of rating the movie would have gotten.
The movie wasn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book. There was things in there that will NEVER be put on the screen, no matter what kind of rating the movie would have gotten.
Hallenbeck77
I've wanted to read more Ellis' novels...They don't have them on audiobooks though, and 99% of my "reading" is through audiobooks. I should read American Psycho again...
The movie wasn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book. There was things in there that will NEVER be put on the screen, no matter what kind of rating the movie would have gotten.
spazzx625
I've wanted to read more Ellis' novels...They don't have them on audiobooks though, and 99% of my "reading" is through audiobooks. I should read American Psycho again... I don't see how people can listen to those, the narrators almost always put me to sleep.
The movie wasn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book. There was things in there that will NEVER be put on the screen, no matter what kind of rating the movie would have gotten.
Like what? I havent read the book. tell me
Some of the killings in the book are EXTREMELY graphic. I can't even describe what some of them are without getting in trouble myself. Aside from that, the movie for the most part follows what's in there.
The movie wasn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book. There was things in there that will NEVER be put on the screen, no matter what kind of rating the movie would have gotten.
I've wanted to read more Ellis' novels...They don't have them on audiobooks though, and 99% of my "reading" is through audiobooks. I should read American Psycho again... I don't see how people can listen to those, the narrators almost always put me to sleep. I guess ti depend on who's reading them. I happen to own a few audio books read by the authors themselves; Tracy Morgan, Artie Lange and George Carlin.
The movie wasn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book. There was things in there that will NEVER be put on the screen, no matter what kind of rating the movie would have gotten.
Hallenbeck77
Like what? I havent read the book. tell me
Some of the killings in the book are EXTREMELY graphic. I can't even describe what some of them are without getting in trouble myself. Aside from that, the movie for the most part follows what's in there.
Graphics as in zombie movies or Resident Evil? That's nice, is the book good?
[QUOTE="darkmoney52"] I don't see how people can listen to those, the narrators almost always put me to sleep. Yeah, they vary wildly depending on the narrator...But I typically listen to them during my commute, which is about 30 minutes, so I shouldn't be falling asleep anyway since I'm driving...And it's also for a short enough period of time where it doesn't get too boring. There have been exceptions.
Some of the killings in the book are EXTREMELY graphic. I can't even describe what some of them are without getting in trouble myself. Aside from that, the movie for the most part follows what's in there.
Graphics as in zombie movies or Resident Evil? That's nice, is the book good?
Graphic as in "how did this book managed to get published?" kind of way. The book is written from Bateman's point of view, so he describes in extreme detail some of the things he has done. It's a decent read, but it's not for everyone.
[QUOTE="Hallenbeck77"] Some of the killings in the book are EXTREMELY graphic. I can't even describe what some of them are without getting in trouble myself. Aside from that, the movie for the most part follows what's in there.Hallenbeck77
Graphics as in zombie movies or Resident Evil? That's nice, is the book good?
Graphic as in "how did this book managed to get published?" kind of way. The book is written from Bateman's point of view, so he describes in extreme detail some of the things he has done. It's a decent read, but it's not for everyone.
Like what, does he just murder someone *oh so spooky* not.
Graphics as in zombie movies or Resident Evil? That's nice, is the book good?
Graphic as in "how did this book managed to get published?" kind of way. The book is written from Bateman's point of view, so he describes in extreme detail some of the things he has done. It's a decent read, but it's not for everyone.
Like what, does he just murder someone *oh so spooky* not.
Like I said, some of his kills are in very graphic detail; I can't descirbe them without getting modded myself.
Great movie. Christian Bale is nude, what more has to be said?
Videodogg
yeah; I saw it on either HBO or CineMax (I forgot which) and didn't know anything about the movie (I like it that way :D). I saw that part and did not turn away. :D :D :D
[QUOTE="Hallenbeck77"] Graphic as in "how did this book managed to get published?" kind of way. The book is written from Bateman's point of view, so he describes in extreme detail some of the things he has done. It's a decent read, but it's not for everyone.Hallenbeck77
Like what, does he just murder someone *oh so spooky* not.
Like I said, some of his kills are in very graphic detail; I can't descirbe them without getting modded myself.
One of my favorite dark comedies next to Happiness, and Harold and Maude. I think it is better than the book. The book may be more brutal, but it didn't feel as polished overall narrative wise. I think the film has a more focused feel and overall I enjoyed it more.
The book is there abouts a hundred times better than the film. Which kind of renders the film, while a decent stab (pun intended) at adapting it for screen, a failure.
Some of the killings in the book are EXTREMELY graphic. I can't even describe what some of them are without getting in trouble myself. Aside from that, the movie for the most part follows what's in there.Hallenbeck77
Graphics as in zombie movies or Resident Evil? That's nice, is the book good?
Graphic as in "how did this book managed to get published?" kind of way. The book is written from Bateman's point of view, so he describes in extreme detail some of the things he has done. It's a decent read, but it's not for everyone. I agree with you very much. I thought the book was a good read. But some of the killings were graphic and rather disturbing.
The book is there abouts a hundred times better than the film. Which kind of renders the film, while a decent stab (pun intended) at adapting it for screen, a failure.
Samwel_X
For some reason I didnt get into the book much. It was pretty good, and much more graphic thats for sure. I didnt like it as much though, but then again I read it years ago. I actually want to re read it now to give it a second chance:P
The movie wasn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book. There was things in there that will NEVER be put on the screen, no matter what kind of rating the movie would have gotten.
VGCReporter
Like what? I havent read the book. tell me
I guess I'm the only one who has the stones to say it.
It is pretty graphic so don't click the spoiler if you don't want to know what happens (i hope that spoiler thingy works)
Saw the movie a year ago and liked it alot. Have to see it again to refresh my memory though, but I never got why people said this movie was funny. From what I remember it wasn't funny at all.
The book was way better than the movie, but I enjoyed the movie a lot. Christian Bale is awesome. I loved the whole play on whose business card was the best. But yes, I agree that the book isn't for everyone.
I thought it was pretty good, but I'm reading the book now and it's definitely clear that a lot was lost in the translation. Obviously the graphic violence and sex had to be toned down, but the satire was almost dropped completely as well. Still great though.
The movie wasn't bad, but it doesn't hold a candle to the book. There was things in there that will NEVER be put on the screen, no matter what kind of rating the movie would have gotten.
Hallenbeck77
Like what? I havent read the book. tell me
Some of the killings in the book are EXTREMELY graphic. I can't even describe what some of them are without getting in trouble myself. Aside from that, the movie for the most part follows what's in there. I would've loved to have seen the zoo scene in the film.
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