I haven't yet seen
The American, which came out on Friday. So far it is receiving
decent reviews, with
most critics calling it at least average. Coincidentally, it
has "beaten" another new release,
Machete, a film
some people have said promotes
racism and anti-Americanism. I thought that was an interesting outcome.
But I do like
George Clooney, so I'll definitely check out
The American when it arrives on DVD, if not in a theater. As an actor, Clooney seems to be able to effortlessly do both
smoldering cool and awkward goofball, sometimes,
mixing it up. He usually makes
fun,
smart movies, and chooses scripts
wisely.
Usually.
Anyway, the poster for
The American reminded me of (as it will many people; it's probably supposed to) iconic imagery from
North by Northwest, with
Cary Grant running for his life
from the crop duster in wide open, flat prairie land. Like Clooney, Grant was known for generally being in
fun and
smart movies, mixing it up with the occasional
quirky or
silly.
Father Goose (1964)
I haven't yet seen The American, which came out on Friday. So far it is receiving decent reviews, with most critics calling it at least average. Coincidentally, it has "beaten" another new release, Machete, a film some people have said promotes racism and anti-Americanism. I thought that was an interesting outcome. 
But I do like George Clooney, so I'll definitely check out The American when it arrives on DVD, if not in a theater. As an actor, Clooney seems to be able to effortlessly do both smoldering cool and awkward goofball, sometimes, mixing it up. He usually makes fun, smart movies, and chooses scripts wisely. Usually. 
Anyway, the poster for The American reminded me of (as it will many people; it's probably supposed to) iconic imagery from North by Northwest, with Cary Grant running for his life from the crop duster in wide open, flat prairie land. Like Clooney, Grant was known for generally being in fun and smart movies, mixing it up with the occasional quirky or silly.
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