![]() There's a lot of style and pizazz to Doug Liman's portrayal of this very interesting time in American history. Now, I wouldn't put this in the same class as Scorsese's masterpiece but it's equally as good as (if not better than) the aforementioned Ted Demme film. Tv's Breaking Bad became a critically acclaimed phenomenon for a start but the ones that spring to mind, when comparing American Made to anything, are the 70's set Johnny Depp film Blow and, in terms of its style and vibrancy, Scorsese's Goodfellas. I've now lost count of the amount of films that portray a character that spirals out of control once involved in some drug running or criminal activity. The longer it goes on, however, the harder it becomes for Barry to get out. ![]() ![]() Before he knows it, Barry is making millions in drug and gun-running which involves everyone from the FBI, the ATF, the CIA and the the Contras in Nicaragua. Barry accepts but it's not long before he's contacted by the Medellin Cartel to transport drugs back to the USA. Plot: In 1978, skilled airline pilot Barry Seal (Tom Cruise) is contacted by CIA agent Monty Schafer (Domhnall Gleason), who employs him to photograph communist facilities over Central America. In fact, the film thrives on him in the lead which makes this very enjoyable entertainment. This is a tailor made role for the likes of Cruise's cocksure mannerisms and shit-kicking grin. American Made, however, sees him return to what he does best. As good as they were, I turned a little cold on the Mission: Impossible series where Cruise seemingly focused on being an action star for a while. ![]() That said, it's been some years since I've fully embraced a film of his as nothing has really showcased his abilities. ![]() Say what you will of Tom Cruise as I'm fully aware that some don't take to him at all but, personally, I've always been a fan. ![]()
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