Review of The American (2010) by Andy P — 13 Aug 2011

Okay 'thriller' that was less than thrilling.

This review of The American (2010) was written by Andy P on 13 Aug 2011.

The American has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Movieguys (703) on 29 May 2016

The American is a refreshing film to see in a time when most movies are sequels, spin-offs, or big-budget blockbusters…

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By Shag00 (15) on 11 May 2023

A bit of a bummer this one, the first couple of minutes sets the tone for the whole movie…

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By Hardy H (232) on 09 Oct 2016

Here is a good example to not to believe the rating on Flixster. I've seen way more lousy films rated much higher than this…

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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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