Review of American Made (2017) by Joe Y — 11 Jan 2018
A film that's stretches the meaning of the words "Based on a true story" to the max. American Made throws facts out the window to deliver a fun and fast film about the life of Barry Seal (Tom Cruise).
Many many parts of this movie are not based on facts, or even on rumors. So don't take any thing too seriously. But ignoring discrepancies like the lack of proof that Seal worked with the CIA during his trafficking career - what is underneath is a thrilling story.
Cruise turns on his Jerry Maguire charm in this film. By the end of the film it's hard not to like Seal. Think of American Made as a more humorous version of the series "Narcos" or a drug smuggler version of "Lord of War".
This review of American Made (2017) was written by Joe Y on 11 Jan 2018.
American Made has generally received positive reviews.
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