I just finished watching The American, again. Loved it even more this time around. Minutes in, the cinematography captivates by appealing to my aesthetics. Whenever I can hit the mental "pause button," and each scene becomes the perfect still, I add the movie to my "favorites" list. You can do that throughout this entire film. I also relish in the tension and slow build-up ... but apparently this was too slow for some. My first time seeing this in the theater, movie goers started yawning, getting antsy, and even walked out? Huh? I get it, but so sad. Though, in actuality, there is nothing American about The American. People here have grown so accustomed to being fed the typical Hollywood actions/thrillers. They had no idea what to do with this gem, directed by the super talented Anton Corbijn.
I am also a fan of Control. Again, another character study. More dialogue and less silence in this film, but altogether, still leaving me captivated by the beauty of each scene. Plus, Joy Division ... who doesn't love them? And Ian Curtis, flawed genius. Okay. Yes, Anton Corbijn ... he's pretty great. And after watching his movies, you can tell he is also a photographer, right? Right. I'm tired. It's late. I need to go to bed.
See both, if you haven't already.
I am also a fan of Control. Again, another character study. More dialogue and less silence in this film, but altogether, still leaving me captivated by the beauty of each scene. Plus, Joy Division ... who doesn't love them? And Ian Curtis, flawed genius. Okay. Yes, Anton Corbijn ... he's pretty great. And after watching his movies, you can tell he is also a photographer, right? Right. I'm tired. It's late. I need to go to bed.
See both, if you haven't already.
