Review of The American (2010) by Michael M — 08 Mar 2012
"The American" isn't called "The American" because it's supposed to be an "American" film. What is an "American" film? Is it lots of explosions? Car chases left an right? Or is it just sex and swearing from beginning to end? It's none of these things, although most include them.
But an actual film is something that can change your perspective on something. "The American" delivers just that. It changes your perspective on spy-thrillers, Corbijn shows us that. The spy, Clooney, is on the lamb; he needs to get away from danger after a job in Sweden ends badly so he goes to a small village in Italy where he meets a prostitute (Clara).
Jack (Clooney) wants to get away from death so he spends most of his time with her, but also building a special weapon for a mysterious woman Mathilde (Thekla Reuten). But, back to the spy-thriller, Clooney shows us that a spy's life isn't all gun fights all day, everyday; but, it is full of thinking about their next move.
Survival is what it is. And Corbijn displays a sort of subtle suspense, which kept me thinking "what's going to happen next? Who's going to die? What is the weapon for?" and so on. The film answers all of your questions in the end of course, but, it leaves you with another, I won't say more though.
The film goes by fast but keeps you glued non-stop. Best SPY film since "Casino Royale".
This review of The American (2010) was written by Michael M on 08 Mar 2012.
The American has generally received mixed reviews.
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