Review of American Assassin (2017) by Steve N — 14 Sep 2017

Entertaining but Jason Bourne it's not....

This review of American Assassin (2017) was written by Steve N on 14 Sep 2017.

American Assassin has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Myc J (1) on 02 Jun 2018

I really enjoyed this movie - action packed, exciting fights, realistic special effects and an absolutely superb performance from Dylan O'Brien…

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By Scott S (1,964) on 02 Jun 2018

Vince Flynn's books are absolutely brilliant. The film, though, seems only to have rented the franchise rights and character's names…

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By Damon K (8) on 16 Dec 2018

Solid action flick. Oï¿ 1/2(TM)Brien makes a good secret agent and adds a fresh face to genre. Good fight scenes…

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By John M (4,356) on 18 Aug 2018

I really enjoyed this movie Michael Keaton at his best great story line, lots of action, awesome special effects…

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By Viktor N (364) on 02 Sep 2018

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By Zstarkey20 (3) on 03 May 2018

I liked the casting decisions, but hated the plot. I am a die hard Vince Flynn fan, and I left the movie disappointed…

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By Harvdog03 (99) on 06 Nov 2018

It was kind of paint by numbers action film. It had a little bit of this and a little bit of that…

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By Justin M (1,525) on 26 Oct 2018

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