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Directed by Anton Corbijn, The American is less of a traditional Hollywood thriller and more of a European character study. To analyze the "content" behind this filename is to explore a story about the impossibility of escape and the meticulous, lonely craft of a man who has become a ghost within his own life. The Aesthetics of Silence

In 2010, audiences expecting a fast-paced George Clooney action flick were often polarized by the film's slow burn. However, viewed today, the film stands out as a sophisticated deconstruction of the "hitman" archetype. Jack is not a superhero; he is a tired, aging craftsman. His "skills" are a burden that keep him tethered to a world of violence he desperately wants to leave. The_American_m1080p_2010_ID21047_

One of the most striking elements of The American is its commitment to silence. Clooney plays Jack (or Edward), an assassin and master gunsmith who flees to a small Italian village after a job in Sweden goes lethally wrong. Unlike the high-octane "Bourne" or "Bond" films of the era, Corbijn utilizes the clarity (as hinted in your title) to focus on textures: the cold metallic click of a customized rifle, the rugged cobblestones of Abruzzo, and the aging lines on Clooney’s face. Directed by Anton Corbijn, The American is less