This story, albeit terse and tense, seems to develop slowly, and it probably took Clooney’s personality portraying craftsman “Jack”, to make the movie worthy of the suspenseful thriller it is. At some points its almost the inverse of an action thriller. Any other male lead, and this might have have been boring except it is a thrilling work. I was halfway through the movie before the real plot presented itself, and it was a surprise at that. The American isn’t as good as “Fracture”, but in that same vein. I enjoyed “The American”; while it’s a film worth seeing, the ending leaves me feeling like I didn’t quite have a full meal.
| Must be seen on big screen? | Not a must, but worthwhile; yes, with wide, beautiful panoramic views of numerous spots in Italy | Yes, it’s a film worth seeing |
| wait for DVD or rental? | thing about this is once you’ve seen it you’ve seen it | it is NOT boring |
| OK for your elementary school child? | No | sporadic violence, bad language, and explicit sexual content |
| OK for your child 14 or under? | No | unless you want them to see Clooney have sex in a couple steamy scenes |
| OK for Family movie night? | No | more explicit sex and violence than I’d prefer to watch with my parents |
| Comments | Rated R | |
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