Thursday, December 2, 2010

The American

This well-crafted film verges on being more art cinema than mainstream, so if you were hoping for a charming George Clooney standard you’ll need to adjust your expectations. That said, the film is also slow, deliberate and pedantic in its detail, and one that must be watched carefully so as not to miss the subtleties.

George is an assassin sent on a final job to Italy. We soon realise there are many people who want him dead, as well as people around him who can’t be trusted. Then there’s a woman… This intricate thriller is not for everyone simply because of its pace, so if you’re tired or not in the mood to concentrate you probably won’t appreciate it.

Rating: 4 outta 5.

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