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American Assassin
2017 112 min Hong Kong, United States of America R 18+
★5.7
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director: Michael Cuesta
📖 Based on the novel
«American Assassin»
byVince Flynn
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Description
Following the murder of his fiancée, Mitch Rapp trains under the instruction of Cold War veteran Stan Hurley. The pair then is enlisted to investigate a wave of apparently random attacks on military and civilian targets.
Budget:
$33M
US Gross:
$36.25M
Worldwide:
$67.2M
Starring
Dylan O'Brien
Actor
Michael Keaton
Actor
Sanaa Lathan
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
American Assassin is widely regarded as a formulaic and derivative spy thriller that relies heavily on genre clichés. While some viewers find the action sequences and Michael Keaton’s performance moderately engaging, most critics and audiences dismiss the film as a hollow, uninspired entry in the action genre.
| Originality | The narrative relies on a collection of predictable tropes and lacks any original plot developments. | |
| Acting | Michael Keaton provides a charismatic and standout performance that elevates his otherwise one-dimensional mentor character. | |
| Production | Visual effects, particularly the CGI, are considered poor and fail to meet the standards of a modern action film. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performance are divided; some view Dylan O’Brien as a physically convincing anchor, while others feel he fails to convey the necessary emotional weight. | |
| Direction | The action sequences provoke conflicting responses, ranging from appreciation for their kinetic energy to frustration over their generic and forgettable nature. |