Review of The American (2010) by Michael B — 26 Jan 2014

This might be one of the worst movies ever made.

This review of The American (2010) was written by Michael B on 26 Jan 2014.

The American has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Fong K (647) on 02 May 2017

George Clooney did back well after they failed career batman and robin, l never try story did place Italy it pretty look watch and by there…

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By Gavin M (668) on 27 Apr 2015

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By Shawn Levy (1,238) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 30 Aug 2016

It does a nice job of balancing stillness and action, but it hits weakly when it hits at all and falls short of the small grandness to which…

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By Jacob M (1,390) on 04 Apr 2015

You keep waiting for something to happen, but then the movie ends and you sit there wondering what you just saw. What a waste of time…

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By Jason B (1,741) on 10 May 2015

Good film, in the European style with lots of cinematography and space to breath…

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By Antonio B (147) on 06 Aug 2016

Painfully slow and thoroughly disengaging, The American lacks any must see moments to make up for the pace…

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By Dexter A (9) on 12 Aug 2016

I didn't get it. Why was the first girl killed? Why was the 2nd girl killed by her boss? Some stunning photos only partially make up for plot issues…

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