The American (R)
synopsis
As an assassin, Jack is constantly on the move and always alone. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside. He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town. While there, Jack takes an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact, Mathilde. Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo, Jack accepts the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues a torrid liaison with a beautiful woman, Clara. Jack and Clara's time together evolves into a romance, one seemingly free of danger. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.
details
Suspense/Thriller, Drama
1 hr. 45 min.
Opened September 1st, 2010
MovieGoer Review
Anton Corbijn's absorbing new thriller, The American, is based on a novel entitled A Very Private Gentleman, which quite aptly sums up its main character, Jack (George Clooney). A veteran assassin-for-hire, Jack's life bears none of the tra... MORE
synopsis
As an assassin, Jack is constantly on the move and always alone. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside. He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town. While there, Jack takes an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact, Mathilde. Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo, Jack accepts the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues a torrid liaison with a beautiful woman, Clara. Jack and Clara's time together evolves into a romance, one seemingly free of danger. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.
details
Suspense/Thriller, Drama
1 hr. 45 min.
Opened September 1st, 2010
MovieGoer Review
Anton Corbijn's absorbing new thriller, The American, is based on a novel entitled A Very Private Gentleman, which quite aptly sums up its main character, Jack (George Clooney). A veteran assassin-for-hire, Jack's life bears none of the tra... MORE
