The American (2010)
Academy Award® winner George Clooney is The American in this sexy suspense thriller from director Anton Corbijn. After a job ends more violently than expected, Jack (Clooney) retreats to the Italian countryside and accepts one last assignment to construct a deadly weapon for a mysterious contact. But when he pursues a relationship with a beautiful local woman, he may be tempting fate by stepping out of the shadows. Jack soon finds himself in an escalating battle to escape from his secretive past, in the film critics are calling “4 Stars! Riveting and irresistible!” (Joe Neumaier, NY Daily News)
Eh... @SexxKitten
Honestly, when I saw this in theatres I had high hopes, but I was astonished how silent the movie was. I thought there was at least 15 minutes of dialogue total. Even the car chase scene was silent, an electric car and a scooter. This movie was pretty disappointing to say the least
Moviecritic @Professor Xavier
One of the most boring movies that I've ever seen in my life. Horrible!
Its Not An Action Movie @Under the Bridge
I dont know who decided to sell this movie as an action flick in the trailer but they were idiots by doing so. It's not an action flick, view it as such and you'll enjoy it a great deal. This is a slow simmering character piece with some hints of action. If you're looking for a mindless shoot 'em up, this is not it... if you enjoy a movie which takes some brian power, you'll love it.
Subtle and beautiful @carbonadam
Im so very sorry to see so many low ratings for such a fantastic film. I'm sure this is due to people just wanting more of the same garbage that is already out there and being disappointed by something they almost certainly found to be boring and empty. However this film is incredibly sophisticated, subtle, methodical, and intense. This is not a fast paced action film. This is a meticulously crafted work of art by one incredibly talented filmmaker. A character study where the viewer must be on his toes to pick up the paranoia that the protagonist is experiencing. It's gorgeously shot, handsomely acted by Clooney, and an absolute delight to watch. This is for people who love sophisticated yet subtle cinema. I can also see this films roots in the 70s and can only hope this is the start of a building trend. This is a 5 star film and is being misunderstood and misrepresented by those giving it 1 star.
GREAT film @cedric.victor
Hands down, one of the best movies of the year. For those of you expecting Jason Bourne or some hardboiled assassin fiction, this is not that film. That said, it is definitely good writing, good acting, good direction, good cinematography. More along the pace and feel of classics like Marathon Man, less like Hollywood shmersh.