DVD Release Date: December 28, 2010
George Clooney stars in The American, an interesting look into life of an aging assassin:
One of the most underrated films of 2010 has to be The American. I think the biggest problem with the film is that it’s marketed as if it was an action movie, which it’s not. The film is an interesting character study of what happen when a spy grows old. It almost reminds me of a cross between a Kubrick film, The Wrestler and a classic thriller. There is very little dialog throughout the film, and you learn so much about George Clooney by really studying his subtle mannerisms.
The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, and will make anyone want to visit Italy. The score and the direction really help to slowly build tension and uncertainty throughout the movie, although sometimes it seems slightly manipulative. The pacing of the movie is very deliberate, so I can understand a few people finding the film a little slow. The screenplay is also a little weak, and the ending feels a little shallow as a result.
The American is a beautiful and interesting take on very common subject matter.
Final Grade: B+
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