[Barry the Sprout]

Originally posted by Sir Kenyth: quote: Originally posted by Barry the Sprout: American Psycho, both the film and the book. TThe quote from the beginning sums up where I think its coming from: And as things fell apart Nobody paid much attention - Talking Heads

Very good example for a movie, although it was a very strange movie. Anyway, it certainly fits the kind of movie he's looking for. The end centers on the apathy and moral laziness of the average person allowing evil to thrive. [/QUOTE]I agree, but I also think its about the general numbness of feeling towards our fellow man. Bret Easton Ellis' work in general is directed against the dangers of a sort of emotional nihilism that seems to have overtaken a certain section of society. Bateman is evil, but he doesn't feel evil. He doesn't feel good. he doesn't feel anything, despite being completely carrying out every whim, however horrible.

And the film has some hysterical moments...