Posted by Raikus at cas02.mkethn01.fl.comcast.net on August 27, 2002 at 14:57:49:
In Reply to: it isn't a pure genre film, but i'd say comedy posted by Duffless on August 27, 2002 at 14:41:20:
I classify it as to what the purpose of the movie was. In American Beauty's case, I think the purpose of the movie was to show the beauty of life and how to live it. Yes, it was funny in pieces, but the overall message I thought certainly strayed from comedy.
I wouldn't classify Mallrats as action since Silent Bob crashes through a changing room door, Jay hits La Fours with a bat, and Shannon beats up Brodie.
But whatever...