Creo que mi máscara de cordura está a punto de desaparecer.
En un mundo moralmente plano en el que la ropa tiene más sentido que la piel, Patrick Bateman es un espécimen soberbiamente elaborado que cumple todos los requisitos de Master del Universo, desde el diseño de su vestuario hasta el de sus productos químicos. Es prácticamente perfecto, como casi todos en su mundo e intenta desesperadamente encajar en él. Cuando más intenta ser como cualquier otro hombre adinerado de Wall Street, más anónimo se vuelve y menos control tiene sobre sus terribles instintos y su insaciable sed de sangre, que lo arrastra a una vorágine en la que los objetos valen más que el cuerpo y el alma de una persona.
Cast completo de American Psycho
Christian Bale
Patrick Bateman
Christian Bale's portrayal of Patrick Bateman in Mary Harron's "American Psycho" is a masterclass in character acting, seamlessly blending chilling psychopathy with a veneer of slick, 80s corporate charm. Bale's commitment to the role is evident in every meticulous gesture, from the calculated precision of his grooming routine to the unnerving intensity of his gaze. His Bateman is both a caricature of Wall Street excess and a deeply disturbing embodiment of the dark underbelly of the American Dream. Bale's ability to oscillate between the character's polished, superficial exterior and the explosive, violent outbursts that betray his inner turmoil is nothing short of mesmerizing. His performance is not just an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis's controversial novel; it's a redefinition of screen villainy, leaving audiences both repulsed and compulsively drawn to the enigmatic Patrick Bateman. Bale's work in "American Psycho" is a testament to his range as an actor and has cemented the film as a cult classic, with his portrayal often cited as one of the most memorable in modern psychological thrillers.
Reese Witherspoon
Evelyn Williams
Reese Witherspoon delivered a nuanced performance as Evelyn Williams in the psychological thriller "American Psycho," a character who serves as the seemingly ideal girlfriend to the film's protagonist, Patrick Bateman, portrayed by Christian Bale. Witherspoon's Evelyn is a polished and sophisticated woman, embodying the essence of 1980s yuppie elegance, which is a stark contrast to the film's dark and disturbing undertones. Her portrayal captures the obliviousness and superficiality of the high society in which the characters exist, as she remains blissfully unaware of Bateman's unraveling psyche and heinous double life. Witherspoon's performance is highlighted by her ability to convey a genuine warmth and naivety, which plays a crucial role in amplifying the film's satirical edge. Her interactions with Bale are charged with a palpable tension, as the audience is privy to the duality of Bateman's character, while Evelyn remains endearingly ignorant, trapped within the confines of her privileged worldview. Witherspoon's depiction of Evelyn as both a symbol of Bateman's desired normalcy and a victim of his detached psychopathy adds a layer of complexity to the film's exploration of identity, madness, and the facade of social perfection.
Willem Dafoe
Donald Kimball
William James «Willem» Dafoe (22 de julio de 1955) es un actor estadounidense de cine y teatro, coproductor y...
- Estrenada el April 13, 2000