I. Title of the movie: American PsychoYear Release: 2000Director: Mary HarronMain Cast: Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman Reese Witherspoon as Evelyn Jared Leto as Paul Allen Samantha Mathis as Courney Chloe Sevigny as Jean II. SynopsisPatrick Bateman (Christian Bale, in a star-making turn) is a shallow Wall Street banker who lives an empty life. He lives and dies by a soda pop advertising slogan: Image Is Everything. Set in the late 1980s, he is of a time when style reigns supreme over substance, obsessed with his physical beauty, getting into the trendiest restaurants, and nitpicking with his coworkers about who has the best business cards. Said co-workers (Jared Leto, Matt Ross, Justin Theroux, and Josh Lucas), all have the same haircut and business suits, and for all intents and purposes are interchangeable. Bateman's sex life isn't exactly lacking, by any means. He's engaged to the shallow Evelyn Williams (Reese Witherspoon), but cheats on her with her best friend Courtney (Samantha Mathis). He picks up a hooker off the street (Cara Seymour) and gets her in a threesome with another one of his friends, Elizabeth (Guinevere Turner, who co-wrote the script). His secretary Jean (Chloe Sevigny) also secretly lusts after him. Little does she know that he seems to have knocked off his best friend Paul Allen (Leto), a nameless homeless man, and countless members of the fairer sex, all by increasingly imaginative killing methods (staple gun, chainsaw, ATM machine -- he tries it all). Eventually he finds he's being trailed by detective Kimball (Willem Dafoe), who's investing Allen's disappearance but also seems to know a bit more about Patrick than he should. From this moment on Bateman's inner demons are unleashed as he descends into an unending frenzy of paranoia and murder.As if we needed proof that too much Phil Collins and Huey Lewis can lead to a homicidal rampage, here comes American Psycho to ice pick the point home. Some of the funniest scenes depict Bateman's attempts at foreplay: the dissection of songs he considers classic. Such songs include Genesis' "In Too Deep," Katrina And The Waves' "Walking On Sunshine," Whitney Houston's "The Greatest Love Of All," and Huey Lewis And The News' "Hip To Be Square." His interpretation of "The Greatest Love Of All" is especially hilarious. At the end of the story, Bateman confronts Carnes about the message he left on his machine, only to find the attorney amused at what he considers a hilarious joke. Carnes tells Bateman that he is too much of a coward to have committed such acts. In the dialogue-laden climax, Carnes stands up to a defiant Bateman and tells him his claim of having murdered Owen is impossible, because he had dinner inLondonwith him a few days before, not once but twice.III. Description of the characterPatrick Bateman (Christian Bale), the son of a wealthy Wall Street financier, is pursuing his own lucrative career with his father's firm. Bateman is the prototypical yuppie, obsessed with success, fashion, and style. Bateman describes the material accoutrements of his lifestyle: his daily morning exercise and beautification routine; his music collection, including performers such asHuey Lewis and the NewsandWhitney Houston; his taste for expensive designer clothes; and the lavish couture of his apartment. . He is also a serial killer who murders, rapes, and mutilates both strangers and acquaintances without provocation or reason. What disorder have you diagnosed from the character? Dissociative identity disorder Bateman experiences two distinct personality; being a calm professional and being a serial killer. Narcissistic personality disorder Bateman believes that he is the superior over his friends and colleagues. Bipolar disorder Bateman experiences mood swings from being nice and suddenly killed other person. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Bateman obsessed with his physical appearance, youll see it when hes doing his every morning routine. What are the symptoms of disorder? Ritualistic behavior Mood swings Feeling of inadequate Angry Outburst Hypersensitivity to criticism Aggressive, often violent behavior

What trigger the change in the character?I guess the main reason why his psychotic side outburst is because of envy. Envy to his coworkers who is more superior to him. He is greedy; he doesnt like anyone to be more successful than him. He always wants to be on top. He became frustrated when someone is superior to him thats why he ends up killing those people. IV. DiagnosisCause of the characters sickness/disorder?His disorder behavior is learned through both positive and negative reinforcement like for example when his coworker is higher to him he will kill him to be on top. It doesnt matter if he commits murder for as long as he feels hes the best. Or maybe he grows in an environment that is actually dangerous where there is too much violence in the family or community. I do believe that environmental factors really affect ones behavior. Another one is his mood disorder causes functional imbalance of chemicals such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Maybe those chemicals are not functioning thats why he doesnt feel any emotions when doing the crime.V. TreatmentWas the character aware of his disorder?Maybe at first he is in denial, he pretends to be normal. But then before the story ends the scene when he calls hes lawyer to confess is a proof that he knows he has done something ridiculous. Did the character seek any professional help?No, because nobody knows his true condition. Many see him as a great Patrick Bateman; rich, handsome, professional and firm.If the character was your friend, how will you help him get over his disorder?If I were his friend maybe I would let his family know his condition and then convince him to consult a psychiatrist or any medical professional to help him cure his disorder. I would let him know that he is not alone, that no matter what happens there will always be someone who can understand him. VI. Film AnalysisLinear type of story is used in the movie; its told from beginning and ends it chronologically. Maybe the director uses that for better understanding of the viewer. I guess the film is specially stylized because the horrible scene is impossible to happen in real life without the knowledge of the people around you. The costumes and make-up of the characters are great! They really look professionals. It suit to their different personality. There are many music played in the movie especially when Bateman plans to kill someone maybe because to divert the attention of his victim. I guess they use that music for us to remember the movie; the important scene in the movie while hearing those songs in the future. For me the movie does not showcase the disorder clearly because they did not include what is the root of his evil doings. I were given a chance to change anything in the film, I would really consider the cause of the disorder for the benefit of the viewer. For them to be aware that something is not normal. And I would also add scenes with his family and his childhood experiences.