American Psycho
Metascore
64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 5 out of 35
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  1. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Robert Wilonsky
    90
    An ethereal, creepy, almost breathtaking meditation on the life of a mind snapped in two.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    91
    Funny, pungent, and weirdly gripping.
  3. Film.com
    Reviewed by: Peter Brunette
    90
    Harron's adaptation of Ellis's novel is brilliant, probably better than the book itself.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    90
    An uneven movie that nonetheless bristles with stinging wit and exerts a perverse fascination.
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  5. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    100
    A lean and mean horror comedy classic.
  6. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Corliss
    90
    But the carnage, like the sex scenes, is shot so pristinely that it becomes a nouvelle-cuisine feast; this is a splatter film Martha Stewart could love.
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  7. TNT RoughCut
    Reviewed by: Don Kaye
    90
    A provocative success; wiping away the gore, Harron and Bale have found a mirror that forces us to look at ourselves and ask tough, disturbing questions -- which is ultimately what the best satire always does.
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User Score
8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 155 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
  1. iamgod
    10
    11/10 would watch again.
    It's funny, I seriously just love watching people die. It legitimately turns me on, at least a bit. Good, good, good     movie...… Full Review »
  2. bone
    10
    Based on the book of the same name, American Psycho is a journey through the mind of a mentally deranged yuppie. While that makes it seem like a very serious movie it's actually very funny in a dark sense. Christian Bale is delightful as the main character Patrick Bateman.… Full Review »
  3. Demorase
    10
    To be honest I never thought Christian Bale was that incredible as an actor... until I saw this movie, and I was blown away. What a an amazing performance, being able to create a character so deep but completely shallow at the same time. It's like Dexter, but 10 times more insane, satirical and absolutely terrifying.… Full Review »
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