It’s more akin to a person losing their mind while working on Wall Street than anything like the character from *American Psycho*. Observing the United States right now, in 2024, feels strikingly similar to watching a real-life documentary.

It’s certainly accurate to call him an American Psycho; that description doesn't even begin to cover it. It's a genuinely excellent film.

I've always admired the lifestyle portrayed by Patrick Bateman—minus the disturbing aspects, of course; I wouldn’t want any of that. His fitness regimen, living space, and career are all appealing. Seriously though, this film is fantastic, in every sense of the word. Christian Bale delivers a superb performance, and the ensemble cast is impressive. The visuals are striking, the rhythm is well-maintained, and there…

This film stands out as one of the most significant movies of the past two decades and has had a considerable effect on American filmmaking. It centers around an unstable, deranged, violent protagonist who is aware, from within herself, that she is a killer—a realization expressed through dialogue that reveals her character’s essence in her own words. Patrick Bateman was essentially someone attempting to inflict h…