s.ohanesian: September 2010 Archives

The American tells a story about an assassin in search of his own soul. George Clooney plays Jack, who poses as Edward Butterfly, an American photographer on assignment in Europe.  While evading a recent hit on his own life, he takes cover in a remote village in Italy to execute one final mission: custom build a rifle for Mathilda, a mysterious sniper who requires a specific weapon. Hauntingly, Jack eventually finds himself befriended by the local priest and in love with a prostitute.

The essence of this story is classic, it takes a deep look at the inner makings of a man in the profession of contract killing.  Its allure lies in the artistic way this story is presented and how it unfolds.  From the start, this movie captivates its viewer, first with stunning views, delicate romance and then, with sudden death. Explored are the tragic dualities within the instincts of a killer searching for human connections in life. Starring a major Hollywood heartthrob, this