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The American [DVD]

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3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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  • Number of discs: 1
  • Studio: UNIVERSAL PICTURES
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B004IA1R6E
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 346,766 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Slow paced but comes to a great crescendo 25 Feb 2011
By J. Morris TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Blu-ray
Based on the novel "A Very Private Gentleman" by Martin Booth, The American follows the story of Jack (George Clooney - Up In The Air) an assassin and weapon smith. After his cover is blown in Sweden, Jack flees to Italy and is sent to lie-low in the picturesque hill-top town of Castel Vecchio. Jack's paranoia means he is distrusting of his handler and relocates to the nearby Castel del Monte. Unused to foreigners in their midst, the locals dub him "The American" despite Jack's insistence he is here solely for the photographic panoramas the town affords. After befriending the local priest rather inadvertently, Jack begins to relax in his new surroundings until his handler gives him another job involving another assassin (the beautiful Thekla Reuten - In Bruges), will he take it? Or will he leave his old life behind for the seemingly fleeting happiness that Castel del Monte grants him?

A deep sense of menace sets into this film from the get-go and how could it not with an opening scene revealing some pretty telling issues about our protagonist despite only a handful of words being said. It is this sense of foreboding that carries this film in its slower parts and it's not without its lulls. However there is something of a wordless character development going on in the lulls as we see Jack is a rigorously methodical man, exercising religiously and the artisanal-like devotion he gives to his trade. His relationship with the handful of locals he befriends are all telling about some part of his psyche and helps us understand the type of man Jack is. For these reasons the American has become a fast-favourite of mine, the story is linear and progresses at a decent enough pace yet has is almost hypnotic in the way it unfurls. Clooney's performance is stellar, despite being low on dialogue; I was enthralled by the character. This is a modern-day story of the The samurai.

Having said all that, the simple linear premise and the serenity of this film can let your attention wander during the 1 hour and 45 minutes this plays out in, but if you are as captivated as I was by the initial scenes and frantic scrabbling trying to put the handful of jigsaw pieces you are given together in some sort of meaningful way you will be entertained. Short on dialogue but long on atmosphere, The American will divide its audience. All I can say is be patient and bear with it and you stand a good chance of enjoying a very arty tale!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Rather good 6 May 2011
By BruceB VINE™ VOICE
Format:Blu-ray
I'm not a Clooney fan, I should say that from the start.

I saw this film on a plane and was gripped from the start. Minimalist film, moody, with some stunning females and really excellent photography.

Italy looked like the real thing, not a travelogue.

Characters were all believable, drama was high and often surprising, ending was unexpected, but then I like happy endings.

One of the best films of the moment, in my opinion, and I saw many of them on the long outbound and return flights.

Well recommended and I will buy it on Blu-Ray, if only for the imagery.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Well shot, dark, subtle, intense. 20 Jun 2011
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I can't really understand the average reviews given to this excellent film except that it isn't your typical Hollywood blockbuster I guess. The cinematography and timing of the shots as directed by Anton Corbijn are outstanding. They mirror the dark and intense character portrayed by Clooney, an assassin who has become disillusioned. Is he seeking redemption? The shots of the Italian countryside add to the dark beauty of this film which sits in contrast to the nature of murder. Violante Placido was new to me and it was worth watching just for her...but I may be biased. If you need loud explosions every 30 seconds to keep you entertained this is not for you. If you like subtle character development combined with intense and beautifully dark cinematography you will not be disappointed.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars "You cannot deny the existence of hell. You live in it. It is a place...
The American is not an action movie. It is thriller. An experience in tension. Our protagonist Jack (or Edward) is a gunsmith. He builds specialised weapons for specialised jobs. Read more
Published 6 days ago by testedonpencils
4.0 out of 5 stars This a film that is short on discourse & action BUT has lashings of...
The protagonist is reserved and very skilled at keeping his real job a secret, and is aptly played by unusually subdued performance from George Clooney. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Sussman Pro
4.0 out of 5 stars The American - bluray
Good film. Clooney, as usual, is excellent. No matter what the character he plays, he is always totally convincing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Woody
4.0 out of 5 stars The American Blu-ray
Reading the other reviews and thinking about this film what really made it for me was the genuine rural Italian setting, one could feel the atmosphere. Read more
Published 9 months ago by David Welford
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible
This movie took 3 hours of my life i'll never get back. I saw it in the cinema. It was one of those times I went to the cinema without finding out what it was about HUGE MISTAKE!!
Published 9 months ago by Bernard
2.0 out of 5 stars Mistake
Be careful. The portuguese subtitles are Brasilien portuguese subtitles and not Portuguese from Portugal. Apart from that everything is ok.
Published 13 months ago by RedArrow
2.0 out of 5 stars Well-Made, Very Slow-Paced, Drama Which Apparently Attempts to Be...
'The American' undoubtedly draws attention, as it did for me, since the lead actor is George Clooney - someone who you can usually rely on to be in a decent film (with a few... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. Laurence Williams
1.0 out of 5 stars DEADLY SLOW
A NIGHT IN A BOTTLE OF GOOD WINE AND A GOOD FILM....HOW LET DOWN WERE MY FRIENDS AND I. THE FILM HAS A PROMISING START BUT DIES A DEATH AFTER THE FIRST SCENE. Read more
Published 20 months ago by sid
3.0 out of 5 stars Do You Want to Buy My Copy?!
The film was slow and very predictable, definitely a step back in Mr Clooney's career being involved in this movie.
Published 24 months ago by Jazz748sps
4.0 out of 5 stars An extremely good, subtle and well-made thriller that slowly builds to...
The source novel's title: "A Very Private Gentleman" also perfectly describes how Clooney plays his quiet, reserved Jack. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Benminx
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