Review of The American (2010) by Filmrad — 22 Sep 2010
This is a wonderfully executed example of an intelligent and thought provoking character study. Once again, George Clooney is a class act with the guts to choose a great project that, sadly, most people will be too over-stimulated by today's mindless movies to truly appreciate.
The film is highly engaging. Riveting, in fact, if you're not looking for the typical shoot 'em up action picture. If you're willing to get under the skin of The American, and really feel this guy's harsh reality, it's even shocking, not to mention heart-breaking, at times, and certainly a more realistic look at the life of an assassin than anything that's come out in a long time.
Congrats to all involved in the making of the wonderful picture.
This review of The American (2010) was written by Filmrad on 22 Sep 2010.
The American has generally received mixed reviews.
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