Skyfall vs. American Beauty

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Going with Skyfall since I've grown out of American Beauty. Just don't feel the same way about it anymore. Mendes, Deakins, Bardem -- everybody did a phenomenal job in Skyfall (except the writers).

Wasn't Kevin Spacey originally asked to play Javier Bardem's part? Wouldn't that have been awesome AND awkward?

Isn't Spacey too old for such a role now? His John Doe days are behind him.

Too old? Say whaaaat.

Whaaaat.

Skyfall was great...but I need it to stand the test of time before it topples American Beauty...

Haven't seen Beauty in a while, but it probably wins.

I'll go with Sam Mendes's best film

American Beauty is far superior.

American Beauty is fantastic but too slow for multiple views. Skyfall on the other hand....

Agreed! American Beauty kills this matchup

Skyfall is adrenaline pumping but American Beauty in my opinion is the magnum opus for Sam.