We went to see George Clooney in "The American". The title is very misleading. He is an American who stands out where ever he goes around Europe. He by trade is an assassin who is unhappy, tired and wants to quit. It the "I'll do one more job and then quit movie." But as a life long movie fan, i want to scream, "George, you know they won't let you. they will kill you first."
The movie has a European feel and style. All of the actors, director etc. are of Europe. Come to think of it George lives in Italy now. The previews make it look like a James Bond movie. No it is NOT!
Just before the movie started a guy comes in with his son (about 10). Yikes! This is an R rated show. As the lights dimmed it wasn't 30 seconds until a naked body filled the screen. Then it was hang on. Seems like every time he got near a women, her clothes fell off! Even he lost his a time or two. Yes, it is R for a reason. Not American R for violence and profanity, but European R for sex and nudity. Seems the star could not find love but he could find prostitutes.
The pace is not American either. Blurred scenes, plaintive vistas, no background music.
I give it **1/2 stars.
FYI: It started raining outside the Theater and the guy and his son got up and left. About 20 minutes before the end. Guess they left their windows down. I wished it had rained at the beginning.
2010 Movie #39
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