American Psycho (2000)

Introduction:
American Psycho was released on April 14, 2000 and is co-written by Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, and is directed by Mary Harron.  The film stars Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, Justin Theroux as Timothy Bryce, Josh Lucas as Craig McDermott,  Jared Leto as Paul Allen,  Willem Dafoe as Detective Donald Kimball, and Reese Witherspoon as Evelyn Williams among many other great actors.
I believe this is Christian Bales breakout performance that put him in adult film and on the map.
Synopsis:
Patrick Bateman is a "wealthy New York banking executive" (IMDB) who hides his interior, feelings, motives, and hatred, from the world and those around him and takes it out on the helpless of the world.
Understanding:
If you do not like dark comedies then you will hate this film.  This film in my opinion sheds light on the socioeconomic disparities of the 80s which actually still exist.  Much of the film's performances are over the top and exaggerated, so I can see why people may be turned off, but if you understand or look at the film as a satyre you'll be able to appreciate the performances and film better.
Patrick Bateman:
Wow!!! I did not think another "Psycho" could be made up after Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960).  However Christian Bale's performance as Patrick Bateman is top notch.  He is a vain, narcissistic, and emotionless psychopath who is extremely perverse in his thoughts.  Bale's eyes and neutral expressions really are able to exude a blankness, hatred, and intellect at the same time.  The two movies even end in a similar fashion with a slow transition from a full shot to an extreme close up of the eyes.
Story:
There are many clues that suggest what you will witness will merely be a mirage or illusion because you are being placed in the head of Patrick Bateman.  First off the opening credits are first accompanied by thick red droplets which I first presumed to be blood, and yet it turns out that those droplets were a sauce dropping onto a plate.  Then it transitions to the waiters in a seemingly expensive restaurant giving the people at the tables recommendations of menu items.  Then it cuts to Patrick sitting with his chronies from work and a dialogue between them which exudes over the top sarcasm.  After that, they are in a club and patrick is getting drinks from the bar where the bartender tells him it's only cash that is accepted.  To that he replies something along the lines of "You fucking bitch!" but the bartender does not hear him.
Memorable Scenes:
Patirck's Morning Routine
Business Cards Comparison
Paul Allen Murder
Det. Kimball's Initial Inquiries
Prostitutes Night 1
Prostitute and Friend Night 2
ATM at Night
Patricks Confession
Ending
Mary Harron:
Mary did a marvelous job with this satirical portrayal of 80s and contemporary "America".  The film is consistent in tone throughout the film.  The pacing is slow, because there are drawn out scenes with Patrick's voice over and dialogue with other characters, but not horrendously slow.  The audience saw exactly what Patrick saw and yet I was not able to feel truly sympathetic or empathetic for him because in the end nothing really happened.  It was all just in his twisted and perverse mind.
Final Thoughts:
I think this film is a classic that is not meant for everyone.  If you can not get over the dark comedy aspect of it, you will not like this film.  I give it an A.