I really liked 'American Made'. I found it great fun, thrilling, intelligently put together, and Tom Cruise is back on form. It's not an award winner, but I'll be quite happily buying the DVD. 4/5
I love his reviews.. because he always tells us what kind of fuzzy or nostalgic feeling the films gave him..specifies the mood they evoked in him...as a humanist critic with a passion for films. But not a snob. Not a critic who compulsively shoves technical terms down our throats and oozes insecurity. He's just a great guy I feel, with a quiff :)
Reportedly the real Barry Seal, despite his looks, was extremely affable much like Tom Cruise who is lucky enough to have the looks too. There's a story of somebody Seal stole an airplane from by going for a test flight and never returning and the guy still thought well of Seal.
Went in expecting it to be a bit mediocre and in any case not my cup of tea; I was thoroughly entertained throughout the entire thing (Domnhall Gleeson's performance was easily my favourite thing about it!)
Having lived through that time, I was conflicted. The parody underscores the absurdity of the US policy. But knowing the horror it created that isn’t seen from 10 K up in the sky perspective of this movie, made the movie tragic to me as well .
Rolf Harris please tell me you are being sarcastic! you know anything about Tom cruise and have seen any of his films you would know this already! Bloody hell!
In the trailer the cops mock Tom Cruise and think he's going to jail, but he makes a call and he's free. Didn't they do the exact same gag in Jack Reacher?
Tom Cruise's best role for me was in Collateral, an underated gem of a movie.
What about Magnolia?
An underrated great flik with a star turn from Cruise that oozes charisma
I bloody loved this film
I'll be honest I enjoyed the movie but kept wishing Scorsese had got his hands on this script.it needed more punch and a cracking soundtrack.
I really liked 'American Made'. I found it great fun, thrilling, intelligently put together, and Tom Cruise is back on form. It's not an award winner, but I'll be quite happily buying the DVD. 4/5
Thanks Mark
who buys DVD's anymore?? even in 2017 when you commented on this, NOBODY buys DVD's.
Really good movie,with a terrific performance from cruise.
I love his reviews.. because he always tells us what kind of fuzzy or nostalgic feeling the films gave him..specifies the mood they evoked in him...as a humanist critic with a passion for films. But not a snob. Not a critic who compulsively shoves technical terms down our throats and oozes insecurity. He's just a great guy I feel, with a quiff :)
I find the irony of a move called American Made opening earlier internationally than in the US kinda funny.
The subject matter of this film, and the way it was handled also reminded me of Charlie Wilson’s War.
I really enjoyed this movie
Reportedly the real Barry Seal, despite his looks, was extremely affable much like Tom Cruise who is lucky enough to have the looks too. There's a story of somebody Seal stole an airplane from by going for a test flight and never returning and the guy still thought well of Seal.
This is definitely "good Tom Cruise". :) I've seen it as well... if you like you can check out my review on my channel.
Jimmy Cage hey are there any sexual scenes in this movie as I might see it with my dad which would be awkward
There's only one as far as I remember. It is hinted at in the trailer... the one in the cockpit. It's very short and not that explicit.
What's Mayo done to his face?
Director Doug Liman delivers A well crafted, thrilling, well written & stylish crime biopic with terrific acting. (88%) (4.5/5 stars) (positive)
Went in expecting it to be a bit mediocre and in any case not my cup of tea; I was thoroughly entertained throughout the entire thing (Domnhall Gleeson's performance was easily my favourite thing about it!)
Well said.Dr Mark Kermode is Britain's No1 Movie Critic for a reason.Legend ;)
I see Mayo's been out bar fighting again
I don't expect much from Tom Cruise anymore, but this was fun to watch from start to finish.
Great review, but as a Nicaraguan, Mark's pronunciation of Nicaragua made me cringe and laugh 😂😂😂
Tom Cruise was excellent in South Park but absolutely dreadful in everything else I've ever seen him in.
Having lived through that time, I was conflicted. The parody underscores the absurdity of the US policy. But knowing the horror it created that isn’t seen from 10 K up in the sky perspective of this movie, made the movie tragic to me as well .
That Johnny Depp movie the good Dr.Kermode mentioned is 'Blow' and it is a stunning piece of cinema.
funkyjim
NO IT ISN'T
haha Sarah Smith, totally agree. It's a good film, but it's hardly 'stunning'.
It isn't the best, but I enjoyed it.
YES, it was a great film indeed! Some blow-hards just don’t agree, but that’s fine.
Watched this last night. Not the best movie of its kind but enjoyable and Cruise puts in a great performance.
Noice, looking forward to this film
Anonyme nice profile pic
Very entertaining flick..❤
3:36 Sneaky gust by the Good Doctor? Or was it Simon 'too much' Mayo?
It wasn't just Tom Cruise it was the style of the filming in a overtop documentary style. Been rough on purpose
What happened to Simon's face? Did Mark beat him with a skiffle board?
Watched this last night. I enjoyed it.
Couldn't disagree more about BLOW. Depp's character was compelling. Story was also true.
Patrick O'Driscoll
BLOW SUCKED
Blow was fantastic, and yes, based on a true story.
ok
I'm _not_ a fan of the camerawork in that clip.
There doesn't seem to be much consistency or logic between shots. It does pull attention to itself but I'm not really getting anything from it.
@eating sugar no papa
Which is precisely why I don't like it.
Why imitate the feeling of someone holding the camera?
Tom cruise gets away with crime and comes out on top with a bag of money. Again!
Talia Price just like real life!
Rolf Harris please tell me you are being sarcastic! you know anything about Tom cruise and have seen any of his films you would know this already! Bloody hell!
Rolf Harris she didn't tell you about the last scene where he bathes in a swimming pool full of chips
The conspiracy continue on and on with different actors and places, and who paid is the poor people around the world
The elephant in the room. 'Had tom cruise written all over it'. What about Travolta? He IS an airline pilot.
Cool, the Hacker from Judge Dredd is in the clip!
About Time is a great movie too. And he's the star
Mayo...bored as usual.
Sometimes I expect the shot to cut back and find his head tucked into his shell.
In the trailer the cops mock Tom Cruise and think he's going to jail, but he makes a call and he's free. Didn't they do the exact same gag in Jack Reacher?
Will not patronise any film with Cruise in the cast.
Lard Head always begins his reviews with "So..."
2 shitty films in a row.
Way to go Tom.
Americn Made wasn't shitty. If you're comparing it to The Mummy then i feel sorry for you.