Theres something perverse about farleft multimillionaire george clooney playing something called, the american, in the movie of that title, in theaters, today. Academy awardwinner george clooney is the american in this sexy suspense thriller from director anton corbijn. The american 2010 when an assignment in sweden ends badly, master assassin jack george clooney retreats to the italian countryside with the intention of remaining anonymous. Apr 19, 2020 george hypocrite clooney just got a taste of the real world when he stepped out of the hollywood bubble of subjective reality and entered the real world of objective reality where his english estate is no longer secure.
G eorge clooney returns, setting aside the warm and witty persona that his fans love, and giving them instead one of his darkest and most unsympathetic characters. But did you know that a 2009 earthquake wiped out many of the locations filmmakers had in mind. George clooney is the american in this sexy suspense thriller about an assassin who retreats to the italian countryside, but soon discovers that he cant escape his secretive past. The american on dvd december 28, 2010 starring george clooney, thekla reuten, bruce altman, violante placido. In his latest film, george clooney plays an international hitman variously addressed as jack and edward, though were given little reason to. I was on my way to see amal and george clooney at columbia law school last week when this new york times article popped into my in. George clooney simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Explaining what happened in the american paul levinsons. Vera farmiga, anna kendrick, and danny mcbride also star. Clooney once again turns in fine work, but sometimes his superstar george clooney ness overwhelms. Vitals george clooney as jack aka edward, weary paid assassinhitman and gunsmith rome, april 2010 film. It doesnt help that the film is set in italy, where everyone who has ever read a tabloid knows that clooney has a villa and lives parttime. It is an adaptation of the 1990 novel a very private gentleman by martin booth. Here is a gripping film with the focus of a japanese drama, an impenetrable character to equal alain delons in. Oh, and also its a chance for george clooney to play a smug, arrogant, smarterthaneveryone, selfcentered, aging pretty boy who hates commitment. Academy award winner george clooney stars in the title role of this suspense thriller, filmed on location in italy.
Academy award winner george clooney is the american in this sexy suspense thriller from director anton corbijn. The american allows george clooney to play a man as starkly defined as a samurai. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. George clooney, in full george timothy clooney, born may 6, 1961, lexington, kentucky, u. Adapted from the novel a very private gentleman, the film follows an assassin, jack played by mr. Although acting genes ran through george clooneys blood with actresssinger rosemary clooney is his aunt it took him a string of commercials and bit parts on shows including the golden.
George clooney fans may also want to read my september 2010 column on his movie the american. In 2018, he was the recipient of the afi lifetime achievement award. And the hypocrite award goes to george and amal clooney. Not everything makes sense at first watching, but it pays to get to know the american. The assignment, as specified by a belgian woman, mathilde. Jan 23, 2019 the world became concerned about the marital status of george clooney, 57, and amal, 40, after two reports claimed they were heading for divorce on jan. Sep 04, 2010 what are the top questions being asked about george clooney s movie the american. Sep 01, 2010 way different from the clooney led spy thrillers of the 90s, the american broods and ruminates under the corbijns precise visual style. Ten secrets behind the filming of george clooneys the american. The american is based on the book a very private gentleman by martin booth.
The rowan joffe screenplay is an adaptation of the 1990 novel a very private gentleman by martin booth. Academy award winner george clooney stars in the title role of this suspense thriller. In 1999, he left er to act and direct movies, including oceans eleven, syriana, good night, and good luck and up. The american is a 2010 american action thriller film directed by anton corbijn and starring george clooney, thekla reuten, violante placido, irina bjorklund, and paolo bonacelli. The american starring george clooney the american is based on the book a very private gentleman by martin booth.
Though hed played gunwielding badasses before, the american was the first role placing clooney in the now mythic film profession of paid assassin. George clooney reveals his family fled to the us as. Mar 12, 2020 george clooney, in full george timothy clooney, born may 6, 1961, lexington, kentucky, u. Suttirat anne larlarb background george clooney is the titular hitman in the american, a 2010 film directed by anton corbijn based on martin booths novel a very private gentleman. The american 2010 like many george clooney movies, this one is cinematically superb.
Indexing process is completely automated we do not check it. Clooneys character, jack, is a cold blooded hitman and begins this moral tale by shooting a woman he has just slept with in the back. Those expecting clooney s return to suave criminal mastery will find themselves waiting and waiting for this film to pop. Jack reports to the italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. With george clooney, paolo bonacelli, violante placido, irina bjorklund. His fatal flaw, as it must be for any samurai, is love. American film institute honors george clooney with 46th. When a job in sweden ends more harshly than expected for this american abroad, he vows to his contact larry that his next assignment will be his last. George timothy clooney born may 6, 1961 is an american actor, movie director, screenwriter and humanitarian. Explaining what happened in the american i saw the american last night, a fine assassin movie starring george clooney as jack, who was excellent. But even bad guys have opportunities for redemption.
The screenplay by rowan joffe is adapted from martin booths. George timothy clooney is an american actor, producer, screenwriter, and director. Genres drama, suspense director anton corbijn starring george clooney, violante placido, thekla reuten. Nov 25, 2010 the suspense thriller the american stars academy award winner george clooney in the title role for director anton corbijn control. Both clooney and the lead actress, violante placido, daughter of legendary. George clooney clooney in september 2016 born george timothy clooney 196105. An elegant george clooney exudes mystery and inner torment as a coldhearted assassin in picturesque italy philip french sat 27 nov 2010 19. George clooney and violante placido star in the american. Clooneys train station double coat in the american. Determined his next assignment will be his last, he escapes to a small. I saw the american last night, a fine assassin movie starring george clooney as jack, who was excellent. American film institute honors george clooney with 46th afi.
As an assassin, jack is constantly on the move and always alone. As beautifully shot as it is emotionally restrained, the american is an unusually divisive spy thriller and one that rests on an unusually subdued performance from george clooney. September 1, 2010 the american is a 2010 american thriller film directed by anton corbijn and starring george clooney, thekla reuten, violante placido, irina bjorklund, and paolo bonacelli. Up in the air is a 2009 american comedydrama film directed by jason reitman and written by reitman and sheldon turner, based on the 2001 novel of the same name by walter kirn. The american 2010 george clooney 1080ph264ac 3 dolbydigital5. The movie will be produced by dan jinks and bruce cohen. The story is centered on corporate downsizer ryan bingham george clooney and his travels. Clooney, who is constantly on the move and always alone. Jan 21, 2014 george clooney is the titular hitman in the american, a 2010 film directed by anton corbijn based on martin booths novel a very private gentleman. Clooney once again turns in fine work, but sometimes his superstar george clooneyness overwhelms. Everything you need to know about the american movie 2010.
George, who recently starred in the american, will take the starring role in the film. An analysis so i finally saw the new movie with george clooney called the american and was pleasantly surprised by the movie. Although acting genes ran through george clooneys blood with actresssinger rosemary clooney is his aunt it took him a. George clooney plays an imperiled highclass criminal named jack in the american, surely the dreariest thriller of the year. George clooney, thekla reuten, violante placido, paolo bonacelli, irina bjorklund, johan leysen, filippo timi, anton corbijn. He is the recipient of three golden globe awards and two academy awards, one for acting in syriana 2006 and the other for coproducing argo 2012. Way different from the clooney led spy thrillers of the 90s, the american broods and ruminates under the corbijns precise visual style. Dan and bruce are best known for their role in producing american beauty and milk. George hypocrite clooney just got a taste of the real world when he stepped out of the hollywood bubble of subjective reality and entered the real world of objective reality where his english estate is no longer secure.
The first trailer for the thriller the american stars george clooney in the role of a master assassin after a job goes badly. Jack, who also goes by the names edward and henry, is a solemn sort, with no family or anything approaching a friend except perhaps his icyeyed boss pavel johan leysen. Clara, the prostitute who falls in love with jack and he with her, is gorgeous violante placido, the italian actress who played clara, is also a singersongwriter im going to look for her music. But the reason for this article is because george clooney worked out like a madman for the movie to portray a lone wolf type of assassin in battle ready shape. The american movie official website buy now focus features. In other words, george clooney gets to play a challenging role. An assassin hides out in italy for one last assignment. So i finally saw the new movie with george clooney called the american and was pleasantly surprised by the movie.
Part of me wanted to like jack simply because its george clooney but the truth is hes not a good guy. Download the american 2010george clooney1080ph264ac. Actor george clooney has officially signed up to star in the movie the monster of florence. He was on the tv show er and several other series in the 1980s and 1990s. Sealed, impervious and expert, with a focus so narrow it is defined only by his skills and his master. George timothy clooney born may 6, 1961 is an american actor, director, producer and filmmaker. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. The american 2010 stream and watch online moviefone. The suspense thriller the american stars academy award winner george clooney in the title role for director anton corbijn control. The american 2010george clooney1080ph264ac 3 dolbydigital5. The guy has little to do with most americans, little in common with them. Clooneys train station double coat in the american bamf.
George clooney reveals his family fled to the us as refugees. Aug 31, 2010 the american allows george clooney to play a man as starkly defined as a samurai. The film shows us the problems, the processes and the personalities that translate an american hit into an international blockbuster, and asks the questionwhat is. Released september 1st, 2010, the american stars george clooney, violante placido, thekla reuten, paolo bonacelli the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 45 min, and received a score of 61 out. The suspense thriller the american stars george clooney in the title role for director anton corbijn control.
Clooney s character, jack, is a cold blooded hitman and begins this moral tale by shooting a woman he has just slept with in the back. After a job ends more violently than expected, jack clooney retreats to the italian countryside and accepts one last assignment to construct a deadly weapon for a mysterious contact. George clooney has called on the world to do more to help those fleeing conflict and persecution, asserting that refugees are people, just like you and me. The world became concerned about the marital status of george clooney, 57, and amal, 40, after two reports claimed they were heading for divorce. Be careful of what you download or face the consequences. After a job in sweden ends more harshly than expected, jack retreats to the italian countryside where he takes an assignment. Ten secrets behind the filming of george clooneys the. He is the son of nick and nephew of singer rosemary. The american full movie hd 1080p video dailymotion. Find highquality american film institute honors george clooney with 46th afi life achievement award stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Apr 25, 2016 george clooney reveals his family fled to the us as refugees we call them refugees, but theyre just people, like you and me, says the american actor. You can pick the obvious, like his good night and good luck which he directed and had filmed in gorgeous black and white, or solaris for director soderberghs lyrical if romanticized sensibility. George clooney will reportedly move back to the us due to.
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