This movie has been unfairly judged by IMDB members. People are jealous of George Clooney, and the life he has created for himself. Full disclosure - this is one of my favorite movies. I love the minimal dialogue - it creates a certain tone and realism. I love the soundtrack - impossible to find, but worth the search. I love the cinematography - you can watch this film in HD on mute and it is still enjoyable. And, then there is Violante Placido - one of the sexiest women ever captured on film.
Here's the thing - if you want an exciting movie about a trained killer with tons of dialogue and action, watch The Bourne Identity, or a James Bond film, or Bad Boys II. The American is not an over-the-top action movie and it has no larger-than-life characters. For that exact reason, it is an outstanding film.
RealReview Posting Scoring Criteria:
Acting - 1/1
Casting - 1/1
Directing - 1/1
Story - 1/1
Writing/Screenplay - 1/1
Total Base Score = 5
Modifiers (+ or -)
Originality: 0.5
Cinematography: 1
Music/Soundtrack: 0.5
Believability/Consistency: 1
A Personal Favorite: 1
Total RealReview Rating: 9
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