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An American Affair
2008 93 min United States of America R 18+
★5.5
Drama
Director: William Olsson
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Description
In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.
US Gross:
$28,044
Starring
Gretchen Mol
Actor
James Rebhorn
Actor
Cameron Bright
Actor
Awards
1 nomination
Key opinion
An American Affair is largely considered a lackluster drama that fails to execute its historical premise. Critics and viewers alike find the narrative slow, uninspired, and burdened by poor execution in both its script and aesthetic choices.
| Screenplay | The dialogue is consistently described as shallow and lacking in intelligence. | |
| Pacing | The film suffers from a tedious and sluggish narrative flow that fails to maintain engagement. | |
| Acting | Performances are weak, with the young lead actor struggling to provide a stable or convincing portrayal. | |
| Production | The aesthetic realization of the film, including hair and makeup, feels amateurish and fails to capture the intended period look. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the narrative substance are divided: some appreciate the attempt to reflect the authentic atmosphere of the era, while others find the plot involving historical figures and child spies to be poorly integrated and unconvincing. |