American Psycho II: All American Girl

==SPOILER WARNING=="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 much-repeated phrase is "this would be a good movie with a different title". Huh? I never quite understood that way of thinking. It reminds me of the opinions I got from people who were fans of the rock band the Doors. After the singer Jim Morrison died the Doors continued for two more albums that hardly anyone wants to listen to. Why? "the Doors without Morrison? forget it". As if the only records in the universe worth listening to are ones with that particular singer. Once I made that point the illogic of their argument was revealed and they listened to the two albums and really liked them. Good music is good music.Same here. This movie wouldn't be any better or worse with a different title. I feel "American Psycho 2" (not all prints carry the subtitle "All American Girl") is almost the equal of it's predecessor. And not only for actually confirming that Bateman did indeed kill at least *some* people, but for the film's point of view. While the first movie was a stunning and biting satire of self-obsessed yuppies, "2" is aiming at the college crowd, the vapid kids with a frightening sense of entitlement and sum-zero convictions. The psycho Rachel here is somehow even more bizarrely sympathetic than Patrick, to a point, even with there being no true ambiguity as to the sequence of events. After the murder of a billionaire's son we know it's Rachel behind the killing, yet it doesn't take away from the narrative. Two unexpected and satisfying twists aside, there's no mystery here; the brilliance is entirely in it's own universe and following it's own catharsis. To condemn "American Psycho 2" for it's somewhat stilted commercial construction and gaps in logic is missing the point entirely. This is a great film. It's not pretentious in presenting itself as a sequel because it really does fit- Bateman would be proud.Or not. If the idea of a sequel nags at you, call it something else. If the revelation that Bateman was a serial killer is worrisome, then I guess the premise of "American Psycho 2" is just insurmountable. Skip it. But you're missing out on a terrific film.

A poor attempt to cash in on a semi-true story.

Good movie.

Amazingly written. Really shows a lot on mental health. Way before it's time and totally worth the money to rent.

I don't know what other peoples problem is with this movie. Sure the killer character Racheal (Mila Kunis) is hot. This is not a T&A movie. It focuses more on the killers personality rather than her physical appearance. The reason I give this movie only four stars out of five is when the killer is speaking to the shrink and there are transitions as she is speaking. After her meeting the shrink violates doctor patient relations and tells someone she is a textbook sociopath. That she has no clue of reality. Based on what she had said in the meeting I would not lable her as this. I could only conclude what the shrink got out the meeting was said in the transition periods. Otherwise I would call her "Driven" not a sociopath. This makes me wonder whether or not the script was written by or the movie was directed or produced by a person who did not know how to spot sociopaths and didn't do their research. The movie is good for a nice long chuckle and it ends nicely.

So yeah, this movie is trashy and makes no sense in the American Psycho narrative but whatever. Mila Kunis is charming in this silly flick. Best of all, the commentary track is Kunis and the director, with the latter (drunk? Stoned?) babbling about the movie and Kunis (not-so) low-key making fun of it the whole time. I haven't had this much fun listening to a commentary in a while.But yeah, 4 stars for Mila Kunis and the camp factor.

The first time I saw this I compared it to the original AS- that was my mistake. Recently, I watched the film to see how it had aged- and how MK had aged as an actress. I was pleasantly surprised. While by no means a masterpiece, the hate on this movie is way overblown. Further, MK is "charming" in her role as the titular American Psycho (2). Watch this as a satire or black comedy which has no connection to BE Ellis' novel and I think you may be entertained for 90 or so minutes.

those of you expecting the type of film american psycho was and got so disappointed you had to rag on this one..get a grip. its got a whole different vibe from the outset..it wasnt meant to be the first redeux just for the entitled complainers..read the description and keep the actors in mind. its a nice little slightly off center piece that is sprinkled with psychotic actions.. its fun and funny in its own little way. those who can do..those who can't get online and complain.

Very good movie not as goid as the first one. It stars Mila Kunis who is a high school student vying for the position of Teaching Assistant to the professor of criminology, which comes with a prestigious internship at the FBI. She starts killing off her completion. It is amusing

A dark comedy with Mila Kunis, on fire.This movie is verry difrent from comedys in general. Saying enything els will only spoil you're fun.

Not as good as the original, poor acting, the deaths were poorly done.

many thanks

Good