The American

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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 Tim S Mostly about a handsome young man called Jack cruising around in some beautiful mountains having great sex with a beautiful woman. There is a story line here somewhere I think. Although I couldn’t follow it. The handsome man turns out is a professional assassin. He is sent on assignment by the chief I thought to do a hit. But then it turns out he is not to do the hit just provide the rifle for a beautiful woman, who will do the hit. Seems like the Chief should have provided the rifle without involving Jack, but whatever. Then it appears that the target of the assassination is actually Jack, to be killed by the beautiful woman with the rifle he provided; but the Chief kills her before she can complete the assignment. Why would he do that? If this whole thing was about killing Jack, that could have been done more simply and directly. So it made no sense. Another criticism this movie perpetuates the Pretty Woman myth of the wholesome prostitute falling in love. Hollywood doesn’t get prostitution. I have worked some with prostitutes and they are not nice girls looking to fall in love. They are drug addicts trying to survive. As one girl explained to me, you can’t do the sex without the drugs, because having sex with strangers is disgusting. And you can’t do the drugs without the sex, because you can’t afford it. That’s real world prostitution, not Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/15/25 Full Review David L I saw The American shortly after it came out. The story line was thin, to say the least. So little effort was put into the writing, acting and direction, and it showed. So little, in fact, that they couldn’t be bothered to get basic details right: the assembly of the suppressor was nonsense – a bunch of washers won't work – and for future reference, muzzle velocity is NEVER measured in miles per hour, always feet or meters per second. Lazy! Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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