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In Reply to: The American: "You are an American. You are exempt from history and . . . . posted by mr grits on September 12, 2010 at 17:37:44:
...the point about having "lost his edge" - as is stated in the film.
SPOILERS:
IMO, Jack succeeds (surprisingly so) in surviving due to experience and excellence at his craft, something even his handler/boss doesn't entirely comprehend.
The American was about personal metamorphosis, or transformation that comes about through realizations triggered in part by Wisdom. The Priest in the film is not without sin; he demonstrates great insight, interest and compassion for the mysteriously dark American.
The film's equation balanced well for me by the end; everyone got what they needed. Life, a sum of actions equal to redemption for some or just termination for others, becomes beautiful (heavenly) when one seeks (accepts) love.
Belying its simplicity, I loved "The American" for its pacing, tone, performances, and substance.
Great film from Anton Corbijn, whose tastefully subtle eye is welcomed relief from jittery Hollywood pop-candy.
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- I saw "The American" and agree with you on everything except... - mpathus 17:29:14 09/25/10 (0)
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