The "different" real killer

Clotilde 2022-04-20 09:01:44

People who like 007 and Impossible will be disappointed by George Clooney's film because it's slow-paced, lacks the beautiful and intense fight scenes, and lacks the touching plot of the hero saving the beauty. As someone commented earlier, they said that watching this film can make you fall asleep.
If he could fall asleep, such a person would probably know nothing about the hidden world in which Clooney's killer lives.
If you really like spy movies, don't watch 007, and you can only watch the first spy movie.
The American is extremely realistic in detail, and as a killer with his head tied to his belt, danger is everywhere. Clooney, the killer, instinctively observes the surrounding environment and characters whenever he goes to a place, and knows the retreat route before choosing a safe house. When he observes, the camera moves with his line of sight. This feeling runs through the entire film, making people and killers extremely nervous.
This kind of filming is unseen in 007, and occasionally appears in the Bourne series, only in Spielberg's "Munich" or "Partners" miniseries.
The boss told the killer in the beginning not to trust anyone, not to have friends, not to believe in coincidences and said "you used to be like this" but he is not used to it now. He had already felt guilty about shooting the Swedish prostitute in the beginning, and he could no longer do anything about the amorous Italian prostitute.
Such a killer is useless, because he will no longer work neatly, and maybe he will bring the boss out, so the boss must shut him up completely.
The final duel plot is a bit dramatic, but it's not a documentary after all, and it's necessary to create a climax as a movie.
Also, the shots in this film are really good, the close-ups of the characters are good, and the landscapes are especially beautiful.

View more about The American reviews

Extended Reading

The American quotes

  • Clara: [speaking to Jack] You are a good man but, you have a secret.

  • Pavel: And above all... don't make any friends, Jack. You used to know that.