Though its trailers and poster suggest that 'The American' is an action-packed spy thriller, those expecting a film in the vein of Jason Bourne are sure to be disappointed Instead, star George Clooney's latest is moody, contemplative, and slow burning-- think 'The Bourne Identity' as filtered through the eyes of some Euro art house auteurThe story is simple Irish American Clooney plays the titular operative (Jack), a professional assassin with a special knack for constructing custom weaponry Read more
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