t of the film. They represent balance and neutrality in the movie. Ricky's parents are not so neutral; they are dressed in pale, washed out colors to show their lack of vitality. Especially Mrs. Fritt's, she plays a minor role in the movie and that is precisely the point Sam Mendes makes. She is seen as a minor role in the family. She is usually wearing a long white nightgown and appears almost as a ghost in the picture of her family. American Beauty is a fantastic film that encourages viewers to "look closer. Sam Mendes used the color red to signify many things in this wonderfully crafted movie. The transitions of the characters, and the environment really gave a consistent feelings associated with the color red. Sam Mendes movie American Beauty is truly a marvelously crafted film....
