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American Made

29 September 2017English1h 55m
ActionComedyCrimeThriller
out of 10
Recommendedmost critics liked it
Monk Score · 8 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Cruise shines as a charming rogue, even if the real story gets a glossy coat.

Verdict tier Recommended, most critics liked it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Tom Cruise's anti-hero performance
  • Criticised: Shallow treatment of real story

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What 9 critics are saying

Critical reception for American Made is moderately positive, with most reviewers finding it an entertaining watch. Tom Cruise's performance as an anti-hero drew the most consistent praise, with several critics noting it as a departure from his typical action franchise roles. Some critics felt the film was surface-level or only mildly thrilling, with at least one calling it a 'fluff piece' and another noting the story had been glossed up from real events.

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Critic reviews (9)

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  2. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review ·

    In American Made, Barry Seal, played by Tom Cruise, is a hot-shot young pilot, who smuggles Cuban cigars on the side, sometime in the 1970s. The CIA spots him, hires him to take pictures of Central America's Communist battlefields, flying really low and really risky.

  3. Deccan Chronicle

    Film review ·

    In Doug Liman's biographical crime drama, Cruise plays an anti-hero in this 'money-trumps-moral' tale.

  4. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    Tom Cruise is at his charming best in this incredible real-life tale of greedy Americans confronting Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel. It's like Narcos meets Breaking Bad.

  5. DNA India

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    Tom Cruise has done something remarkable after spending a lot of time working for action franchises. His anti-hero is more appealing than his heroics with other characters. It's a refreshing take on the other side of the drugs business in American continents. A fun watch you can add to the weekend to-do list.

  6. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    This is a fascinating story told in a fascinating way. Much recommended for those who crave to see Tom Cruise in films beyond the formulaic but entertaining Mission Impossible series, forgettable Jack Reacher installments and that awful Mummy reboot.

  8. Sify

    Film review ·

    ...while the details are dazzling, the final effects of the film are mildly thrilling but yet far from tame.

  9. Gulf News

    Film review ·

    American Made, written by Gary Spinelli, has glossed up the story, of course. Seal's life wasn't nearly so shiny as it is as played by Cruise. But then again, whose is?

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