The American

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Jonathan K It's a slow, methodical film, and I think if I had known up front that the premise and style were meant to mirror the paranoia and hypervigilance of an assassin trying to get out of the life, I might've appreciated it more. With that context it makes sense, but watching it cold, it mostly feels like you're waiting for something to finally happen. When things do kick in near the end, it's satisfying enough, and it pulls the rest of the movie into clearer focus. Overall it's fine. I probably won't remember much about it down the road, but it's a well-made film. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/17/25 Full Review Jason B This is an underrated and overlooked film…if you appreciate film and not action packed cgi movies. Understated, nuanced, beautifully filmed and great performances by the entire cast. I concur with one review that said it’s a bond film for the art house crowd. If you don’t like art and don’t care about film techniques then this film will bore you. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/25 Full Review Benjamin G To go from watching “The Killer” to “The American” I suddenly realized that The American is a much more romantic film that soaks in both the scenery, pursuit of genuine connection/love, and stoicism that movies like The Killer lack. Although I can appreciate the grit and realism of modern films that capture “protagonists” in these types of professions, “The American” adds layers of sophistication that make you respect Clooney’s take versus what I keep seeing in all of these other hitman type of films. Even though Clooney is technically a bad man, you want him to make it to the river alive so he can move on with Clara. Whereas in movies like “The Killer”, I have little empathy whether he makes it back home in one piece or not. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/27/25 Full Review Steve C This was the biggest waste of 2 hours of my life that I can never get back . The scenery of Italy was beautiful but that’s where the positives end. Clooney produced or directed which means he can do neither. If it wasn’t for ER he’d been gone a long time ago. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Jeremy S This tested my love of George as an actor. As watchable as he is, he couldn't make this interesting. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/05/25 Full Review Mikey B Being a George Clooney fan first of all, he does such a great understated job in his role. Those expecting an action packed flick will be disappointed, but those expecting a smart thriller will be pleased. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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