Anton Corbijns chilling, slow-burning thriller The American arrives in UK cinemas.
And heres why you should watch it… Thats the sentiment that lies at the heart ofThe American, Anton Corbijns slow-burning drama thriller.
Weapons are endlessly tested, fiddled with, re-adjusted and then tested again.
Clooneys Jack is a lonely, distant character who says little, largely because he cant afford to.
The act of killing wont be Jacks.
Once the rifles handed over, Jacks free to retire.
This is undoubtedly Clooneys finest performance sinceSyrianaorMichael Clayton, and he plays the part with skill and commitment.
Long periods of silence are punctuated by occasional flashes of low-key, startling violence.
Startling not because of their gore or brutality, but because of their mundanity.
Rating:
4 out of 5
