When people talk about the movie, American Psycho, they seem to all want to focus on the ending. But what if I told you I thought the most interesting scene in the film actually happens in Act One? I'm talking about the business card scene. Today, I want to dig into that scene and look at how it sets the tone of the story and lays all the themes in the movie out for you to look at. Let's dive in. What Is 'American Psycho' About?American Psycho is a movie directed by Mary Harron, based on the book by Bret Easton Ellis. It's a horror and dark comedy that dissects the materialistic world of 1980s Wall Street through the eyes of its protagonist, Patrick Bateman, who is a wealthy investment banker harboring a terrifying secret -- he loves murder. The story plunges into the depths of Bateman's psyche, revealing a man consumed by consumerism, status, and the relentless pursuit of superficial perfection.Plus a penchant for Huey Lewis and the News. The 'American Psycho' Business Card SceneThe American Psycho business card scene is kind of the perfect example of how to communicate character relationships and themes to your audience. It could totally have been a throw-away scene in a conference room, but instead, it's imbued with the backbone of the story. At the start of the scene, we have powerful men showing their prized asset, their business cards. This can be seen as a locker room, where guys are showing off...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 7 March