American Assassin

Lionsgate | Release Date: September 15, 2017

5.7	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 140 Ratings

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tewm111Sep 18, 2017

I whole heartedly agree with movie watcher ,RPD, and Vand001. Why the bad reviews? The movie was fast paced and kept your interest up.It had action and pace.I would recommend seeing it to anyone ! Go and enjoy.

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moviewatcher15Sep 16, 2017

There had to be some kind of political agenda tied to these negative reviews because I really enjoyed this movie. It was a Jason Bourne type movie with a story line about fighting terrorists.

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TVJerrySep 19, 2017

This is the latest CIA scramble to save the world from nuclear disaster. Dylan O'Brien plays a new recruit who continually goes rogue, nothing new here. Even the strict leadership of his hardened trainer (Michael Keaton) doesn't stop hisThis is the latest CIA scramble to save the world from nuclear disaster. Dylan O'Brien plays a new recruit who continually goes rogue, nothing new here. Even the strict leadership of his hardened trainer (Michael Keaton) doesn't stop his fearless determination to destroy terrorists. While the story isn't original and there are moments that strain credibility, the film is well paced, the action scenes are full of hard-hitting hand-to-hand combat and the final showdown packs a wallop. Mindless, but entertaining.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Dec 13, 2017

American Assassin was a very entertaining rogue-agent action film starring relative unknown Dylan O'Brien, but with celebrity support like trim/toned Michael Keaton, an unexpectedly chunky Sanaa Lathan ("Donna Tubbs" from "The ClevelandAmerican Assassin was a very entertaining rogue-agent action film starring relative unknown Dylan O'Brien, but with celebrity support like trim/toned Michael Keaton, an unexpectedly chunky Sanaa Lathan ("Donna Tubbs" from "The Cleveland Show"), and a still-looks-like-his-role-on-Battleship Taylor Kitsch. Yes, there were a few "oh please" moments but the plausibility in general was satisfying. And any action movie that features a nuclear explosion has got to have something going for it. On an own/rent/skip scale, it's a fine rent.… Expand

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RPDSep 17, 2017

I'm not sure what these negative reviews are about. This movie is EASILY better than the last two Bond's, the last two Bourne's, and also kicks ass all on its own. I plan to see it a couple more times before it leaves theartes.

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redjet3Sep 21, 2017

Very typical action fighter type of movie with a little bit of a twist. Easy to follow, fun to watch and Dylan O'Brien was really good. I wouldn't necessarily say pass if you like these types of movies, but I've seen better.

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RalfbergsJul 7, 2018

As an action movie it was quite good, even though with many plot holes and didn't add anything much else to it. In my opinion plot wasn't that interesting, but if you want some good action it is still good.

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hhf2Jun 26, 2021

I really liked this actually! It's like a teenage John Wick coming of age

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Vand001Sep 18, 2017

These negative reviews must be part of some shadow campaign to dog on Vince Flynn (RIP)... This movie was pretty great. Not exactly like the book, but good in all kinds of ways.

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Mare-35Sep 20, 2017

This was a really good movie and I don't understand the critics at all. My new policy is, if the critics love a movie, I'll avoid it. If they dislike a movie, I'll go see it. Again, this was a very good movie and should've gotten betterThis was a really good movie and I don't understand the critics at all. My new policy is, if the critics love a movie, I'll avoid it. If they dislike a movie, I'll go see it. Again, this was a very good movie and should've gotten better reviews by the critics.… Expand

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SandysmytheOct 6, 2017

American Assassin is a typical example of why you shouldn't listen to the critics.
It's far better than many spy movies out there, it's fast paced, has great action and more than decent acting, especially from the main actors who played MitchAmerican Assassin is a typical example of why you shouldn't listen to the critics.
It's far better than many spy movies out there, it's fast paced, has great action and more than decent acting, especially from the main actors who played Mitch and Hurley. The opening sequence was quite shocking and realistic, I would have loved to see more of the training; the movie could have easily been half an hour longer. The ending was quite cool. All in all, I would definitely recommend it. Great movie that will live a long life.… Expand

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fireman452Oct 11, 2017

We decided to give this a go despite all of the "critical" reviews by the so called experts. Our experience has been that they do not always get it right. We were very glad we did, the film caught our attention from the get go and weWe decided to give this a go despite all of the "critical" reviews by the so called experts. Our experience has been that they do not always get it right. We were very glad we did, the film caught our attention from the get go and we thought it maintained it throughout, I might even purchase a copy when it becomes available for my personal collection. There were six of us at this film and when we left we all agreed that we thoroughly enjoyed our time there and that NO ONE had even once looked at their watch which is usually a good indication that they are bored with the film… Expand

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LannistertonyNov 3, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es muy buena, me gusta mucho el trama y el contenido, DYLAN es uno de mis mejores actores que conozco… Expand

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Reika98Mar 7, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "American Assassin" is an action film, a spy thriller, a meditation on revenge.... Fantastic acting from Dylan O 'Brien and very good action movie to see!!!… Expand

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moviecritic68Oct 2, 2017

In complete agreement with the users who stated this film is unfairly judged by some. More of a Mark Wahlberg role played by an unknown but Michael Keaton added a good supporting role. Are some of the scenes somewhat far-fetched ... yesIn complete agreement with the users who stated this film is unfairly judged by some. More of a Mark Wahlberg role played by an unknown but Michael Keaton added a good supporting role. Are some of the scenes somewhat far-fetched ... yes ...but overall the action was thrilling enough to pass my litmus test… Expand

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andre27Dec 16, 2017

Não sendo um filme fantástico, é um bom filme para quem gosta de acção. O elenco por vezes não ajuda e o actor principal deixa muito a desejar.

Posto isso filme bom para quem gosta de um filme de acção. Para quem não gosta é dá para passar oNão sendo um filme fantástico, é um bom filme para quem gosta de acção. O elenco por vezes não ajuda e o actor principal deixa muito a desejar.

Posto isso filme bom para quem gosta de um filme de acção. Para quem não gosta é dá para passar o tempo.… Expand

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gingerninja11Nov 21, 2017

Combat scenes stood out as very entertaining. Over the top plotline that can feel just right if you don't think about it too much until after the movie - but if you're looking for realistic intelligence and military scenarios, this ain't it.

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pjonssonAug 26, 2019

This movie has been sitting on my unwatched shelf for quite a while and yesterday I finally got around to watch it.

I actually found this movie to be not too bad actually. It is far from a cinematic masterpiece but it is a pretty solidThis movie has been sitting on my unwatched shelf for quite a while and yesterday I finally got around to watch it.

I actually found this movie to be not too bad actually. It is far from a cinematic masterpiece but it is a pretty solid action/revenge movie. Dylan O’Brien is, unfortunately, pretty meh as the main character. Michael Keaton on the other hand is quite good in his character.

It is a reasonably action filled movie and I really like that they didn’t try to turn it into some PG-13 crap. It is sometimes fairly brutal. The story is okay. It works. It is not overly complex and some people are probably moaning about it not being original enough. Well, I say, so what? It is a good concept so why screw with it? I do like revenge movies and although this one is far from the best, it is not at all shabby.

I wonder why some people seems to be claiming that this movie is just crap, one star out of ten and so on and so forth? Is it maybe because it dares bring up the subject of Islamist fanatics killing innocents? Or maybe because it doesn’t try to sugarcoat things and explain these “poor misunderstood” psychopaths but lays the blame straight on said lowlife as well as on Iran? Or maybe because it doesn’t try to blame certain of today’s political retards’ preferred boogieman Russia?

I have not read the book so I guess, if it doesn’t do the book justice, I can somewhat understand not liking it. However, to me, this was a decent, not spectacular but decent, two hours of entertainment. Decent action, decent speed and (with the exception of O’Brien) decent acting.… Expand

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Laura-69650May 22, 2023

I love this movie. Above all Mitch Rapp the main character. I love his determination and his way of fighting. I advise people to watch this movie.

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