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Originally Posted by Wes  How can I say no to such a recommendation ? Yep, I love those Melville gangster pics especially Le Samouraï - I'll pick up The American right away... Many thanks Nos ! |
Don't expect The American to be as good as Le Samouraï as it isn't, but the deliberate pacing is something which some people don't like, but I found it essential in such a character study.
The American is also beautifully shot, arguably due to Anton Corbijn's background in still photography.