American Beauty

This movie evokes a profound sense of Sadness and Melancholy stemming from the pervasive suburban disillusionment, the characters' unfulfilled lives, and the tragic, yet ultimately peaceful, demise of Lester. Empathy is strongly felt for Lester's mid-life crisis and Jane's alienation, as well as the hidden struggles of other characters. Despite the bleakness, there's a significant undercurrent of Inspiration as Lester breaks free from societal expectations and Ricky finds beauty in the mundane, offering a unique perspective on life. The film also elicits Anger at the hypocrisy and repression, and a Disturbing feeling from the darker aspects of the characters' lives and the shocking climax.