One of the most important and interesting features of the film "American Beaut" was the music. It was incredible how director Sam Mendes knew the perfect songs to incorporate into the story being told. The soundtrack worked so well because it was not only used as background music for the film's events, but also it played a major role in the characters' and plot development. The music from the soundtrack and the score was used …showed first 75 words of 490 total…

…showed last 75 words of 490 total…characters' interact with the songs that make this feature of "American Beauty" so impressive. The composition of music presented in the score and soundtrack from American Beauty is essential to its success and impact as a film. Its intricate plot is executed through a precise and subtle interaction with this music. The characters and story are connected with the music that plays behind certain scenes and that they interact, sing along with, and live by.