Trailer for Corbijn's 'American' Starring George Clooney
One of my early Oscar Best Picture contenders
Photo: Focus Features
Yahoo has debuted the trailer for one of this year's more anticipated features, director Anton Corbijn's The American starring George Clooney as Jack, an assassin vowing his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues romance with local woman Clara. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.
The film is Corbijn's follow-up to Control, a little seen, but very good film based on the life of musician Ian Curtis. The American is set to be released by Focus Features on September 1 and is already listed in my "The Contenders" section as an early Best Picture contender.
Have a look at the trailer below and weigh in with your thoughts in the comments. I didn't watch the trailer myself, but I skimmed it for an image to include with the article and couldn't get over how much I love the one I included above. The use of space and the look on Clooney's face says a lot.
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Another best actor nom I guess.
I like when clooney does these types of roles… This movie looks very promising… and cinematography looks to amazing in this
Looks like a bit of a refreshing departure from Clooney's usual character, with showing a lot more emotional involvement and depth of character. The visuals are stunning, as expected. Everyone should see "Control" if you haven't. Seriously.
It looks good but I wouldn't guarantee an Oscar nomination for Clooney.
Looks very… European. I remember seeing "Control" when it was playing at some European film festival here a few years back, which was really good. That also had some terrific cinematography. Judging from this trailer, I don't know if I can see Clooney getting another nomination, but it's too early to call in all honesty and I could be wrong.
looks interesting to say the least
That really is a great image. The whole thing seems to be beautifully shot. Just behind "Inception" for my most anticipated film for the rest of the year. Clooney looks certifiably intense.
I'm actually not sure about the trailer. It makes the movie more conventional than the way I imagined it to be.
Reminds me of spy who came in from the cold
I agree with Danny 'Inception' is hyping me up, aswell as 'Salt' and 'Get Low' also 'True Grit' – but does that have a release date yet ?
From the trailer it looks like a good, classy version of a rather generic storyline. That doesn't mean it won't be Oscar-bait, but I'd be a little surprised.
it looks very visual but the music is too pompous!