The paper discusses the beginning and end of the modern satire, “American Beauty”.
The paper argues that a good beginning and a brilliant ending are crucial to a successful film. It shows how this relates to Sam Mendes’ contemporary satire, American Beauty which criticizes typical American aspirations and lifestyles. The film also discusses the movie’s filming techniques.
“A good exposition has the power to draw the audience’s interest into the story with elements of intrigue. A brilliant resolution gives the film a satisfactory and flawless finish. This is evident in the film American Beauty directed by Sam Mendes. It is proven that these two elements play a part in the success of the film. In the beginning, the audience is introduced to the plot, setting and character. First impressions are always important and this is what the film tries to achieve in its exposition to capture the audience’s attention. The ending resolves the story and tries to create an impact as well as to represent issues for people to reflect on.”