American Made
Universal Pictures | Release Date: September 29, 2017
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Ulna319May 17, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Many people have seen Blow with Johnny Depp, Carlito's Way with Al Pacino, The Mule with Clint Eastwood, Goodfellas. In all of these films the character's are providing drugs to random people for cash. They don't enjoy breaking the law, they are doing it out of necessity. Al is straight in Carlito but he's a former drug procurer and seller. Clint drops the drugs for survival and to aid his estranged family. The best ending out of all these movies is Goodfellas, the movies end on a positive note. The rest of the films have negative, disjointed endings that are lacking. This movie was brilliantly made by Doug Liman. Liman & Cruise should continue to make movies together. They are a phenomenal team.… Expand
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EludiumQ36Mar 16, 2018
Relatively lighthearted treatment of an element of the CIA's exploits in 80's Central America. Tom Cruise gets to fly the fastest twin-engine of the time in a foreshadowing of the 2019 reprisal of his signature role in "Top Gun". One of theRelatively lighthearted treatment of an element of the CIA's exploits in 80's Central America. Tom Cruise gets to fly the fastest twin-engine of the time in a foreshadowing of the 2019 reprisal of his signature role in "Top Gun". One of the more humorous moments of the film doubles as its best Lessons Learned for criminal exploits: Know When to Stop/Retire. His character, Barry Seal, had so much cash he could no longer hide it anywhere, it was spilling out from closets! But his hubris and "Schafer" pushed him into continuing exploits until it all caught up to him, too bad, good story though.… Expand
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bfoore90Aug 15, 2018
Best Tom Cruise movie i've seen in a while. This is a savvy and entertaining film, Tom Cruise is awesome here and he's clearly having fun with the role by watching the film. Obviously because it's based on a true story, it takes someBest Tom Cruise movie i've seen in a while. This is a savvy and entertaining film, Tom Cruise is awesome here and he's clearly having fun with the role by watching the film. Obviously because it's based on a true story, it takes some liberties with the truth and what really happened but at the end of the day, it's still a really good movie and something I'd definitely recommend… Expand
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BrianMcCriticJan 7, 2018
This is a film that worked in many moments as Tom Cruise continues to be electric on screen. Cruise makes up for some small screenplay issues and still delivers a solid film. B+
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marcmyworksDec 19, 2017
A fun and interesting film, loosely based on the CIA's involvement in Contra drug smuggling in the 1980s. Tom Cruise is actually quite good, though at times there is a bit too much exposition.
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Voodoo123May 18, 2018
Thoughtfully stylised cinematography serve to boost what would otherwise be the somewhat simplified and familiar premise of a drug smuggling plot to entertaining heights. A well chosen cast deliver great performances within the entertainingThoughtfully stylised cinematography serve to boost what would otherwise be the somewhat simplified and familiar premise of a drug smuggling plot to entertaining heights. A well chosen cast deliver great performances within the entertaining script. Cruise excels in american made especially in the flying sequences. This film has a superb soundtrack and in 4k the hdr really pops. Overall this movie impressed me a lot more than other reviews had led me to believe!… Expand
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RalfbergsMar 4, 2018
The movie was quite interesting and the story was really well told. What I didn't like though, was that the lead was played by Tom Cruise, who is of course an action star etc and looks good and so on, while the actual guy in real life, byThe movie was quite interesting and the story was really well told. What I didn't like though, was that the lead was played by Tom Cruise, who is of course an action star etc and looks good and so on, while the actual guy in real life, by what I have seen by his pictures, looked completely different, but I guess that's Hollywood for you. Still a good movie… Expand
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EvilgeniusnzJan 3, 2018
If you want to watch a movie and is fun watch then you'd do a lot worse than watching this. It's got some snappy scripting, and the characters are generally likable. (Casting on the red neck brother in law is spot on! haha). I'll be theIf you want to watch a movie and is fun watch then you'd do a lot worse than watching this. It's got some snappy scripting, and the characters are generally likable. (Casting on the red neck brother in law is spot on! haha). I'll be the first to admit, I fine it hard to sometimes watch Tom Cruise knowing about his **** crazy Scientology beliefs... but in this movie he does a great job. Def. a fun watch.… Expand
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merijnjFeb 21, 2018
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I love this story, it is a bit predictable though: Random guy gets into big corporation stuff and makes a lot of money, guy gets caught and everything goes downhill. Rather simple. Movies like Wolf of Wallstreet and Goodfellas have(83/100)
I love this story, it is a bit predictable though: Random guy gets into big corporation stuff and makes a lot of money, guy gets caught and everything goes downhill. Rather simple. Movies like Wolf of Wallstreet and Goodfellas have this concept too. But American Made is still a good movie and executes the story well. There is just something likeable about Barry Seal even though he is dealing with the bad guys. Basically everyone is a bad guy, the government, the cartels, everyone. And that concept is very well done. The only thing I don't like is the blurriness of some scenes. I get that for some people it is an added aesthetic but for me it is a distraction and unpleasent to look at.… Expand
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liamexeSep 14, 2022
Very good movie that is both thought-provoking and masterfully scripted. As usual, Tom Cruise is amazing, and the supporting performers were excellent. A good movie needs a decent story, and this one is fantastic.
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ProteusOct 11, 2017
Great movie. Delivers exactly what I expected. The pacing is really good. Interesting scene after scene after scene. Funny and a true story. Cruise is perfectly cast.
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AnushaSep 30, 2017
An amazing original movie which gives us a brief history lesson and shows us the corruption in the government in the 70's and a great return to form for Tom Cruise with arguably his best performance in the last 10 years.
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AbbysiniaSep 30, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A return to form for Tom Cruise breaking out from his usual tenpoles. The film is full of humour, lively characters and most importantly shows one's love for a family. It should not be left unmentioned that Doug Liman became a reliable talent in the industry. Loved the cinematography and christophe becks soudtrack. It could be said that they (Liman, Cruise and Beck) has continued deliverying ther goods after they started their collaboration on Edge of Tomorrow or should i say Live: Die: Repeat. Highly Recommended.… Expand
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TVJerryOct 5, 2017
Tom Cruise plays Barry Seal, a real pilot who was recruited by the CIA during the escalation of the drug trade and the Contra uprising in Central America. Cruise's biggest character attribute is his million dollar smile (literally), but heTom Cruise plays Barry Seal, a real pilot who was recruited by the CIA during the escalation of the drug trade and the Contra uprising in Central America. Cruise's biggest character attribute is his million dollar smile (literally), but he has fun gliding thru this adventure. There's not much character depth, but the film is well-paced and jaunty. Ultimately, the story is so incredible that it manages to be a fascinating experience.… Expand
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marco34laSep 30, 2017
this movie was entertaining. cruise is good, as always. the story has some holes but it's based on a true story and was interesting to watch. it's a solid 7.5 movie.
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KevinChau5Sep 30, 2017
Following the success of Edge of Tomorrow, Tom Cruise is at his best! Loved his performance in this film, what a big comeback for Tom Cruise! This is a must see film! Better than The Mummy, Best Tom Cruise film since Edge of Tomorrow andFollowing the success of Edge of Tomorrow, Tom Cruise is at his best! Loved his performance in this film, what a big comeback for Tom Cruise! This is a must see film! Better than The Mummy, Best Tom Cruise film since Edge of Tomorrow and Collateral! Cruise and Liman are perfect duo! Loved the casting, plot… Expand
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moviemitch96Sep 29, 2017
Cruise's charming energy, as well as the film and story's high charisma kept this film thoroughly enjoyable for me from start to finish. Yes, it may contain many tropes previously explored in other films of this nature, but it still hadCruise's charming energy, as well as the film and story's high charisma kept this film thoroughly enjoyable for me from start to finish. Yes, it may contain many tropes previously explored in other films of this nature, but it still had enough wit, humor, and energy about it that kept it all pretty worthwhile for me. Overall, it stands out as one of the smarter and wittier films of Cruise's in a while, which is definitely a fresh relief from his horrible misfire that was 'The Mummy' reboot this past Summer.… Expand
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BitashJan 9, 2018
Super entertaining, great set up. I don't care if it was not 100 true to facts, Hollywood has to add a twist and what eve they added on this one..it worked for me. Story line is exciting and to know any of this was close to being true , madeSuper entertaining, great set up. I don't care if it was not 100 true to facts, Hollywood has to add a twist and what eve they added on this one..it worked for me. Story line is exciting and to know any of this was close to being true , made it even more enjoyable. A must see, very entertaining.… Expand
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JLuis_001Dec 12, 2017
One of the best Tom Cruise movies in years and it passed incredibly unnoticed. It has style and an excellent rhythm, it gets lost in moments but it's a minor problem that is fixed by Cruise's work and with the ease with which he prints thatOne of the best Tom Cruise movies in years and it passed incredibly unnoticed. It has style and an excellent rhythm, it gets lost in moments but it's a minor problem that is fixed by Cruise's work and with the ease with which he prints that cocky attitude to his character.

The interesting thing is that it touches an issue already known of the US government and repeats the formula in which the CIA missions to destabilize governments in real life is always denied and some twenty or thirty years later end up being stories worthy of movies.… Expand
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OnlyAGreatOnlyOct 21, 2017
American Made got more entertaining now it's 8 and used to be 6 by me, great job Tom Cruise, and American Made Got very better at this time. This movie is entertaining.
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bobbymbJan 29, 2018
Tőlem megérdemelte a film az 5 csillagot. Tom Cruiset nem tartom nagyra, de ebben a filmben nagyon jót alakított és illett hozzá a szerep. Nem számítottam arra, hogy nagy produkció lesz, de szerencsére tévedtem. Ami folyamatosan lekötött aTőlem megérdemelte a film az 5 csillagot. Tom Cruiset nem tartom nagyra, de ebben a filmben nagyon jót alakított és illett hozzá a szerep. Nem számítottam arra, hogy nagy produkció lesz, de szerencsére tévedtem. Ami folyamatosan lekötött a filmben, az az, hogy ezt a sok útvonalat, üzletet, cserét hogyan tudta fejben tartani és megtervezni úgy, hogy lényegében mindenkinek dolgozott Escobartól kezdve, a CIA-n át a Fehér Házig. Érdemes megnézni, szórakoztató film.… Expand
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CoKronakanOct 19, 2018
The whole movie was so vibrant, it was smelling of that awesome 80's style. The actors did an amazing performance, Tom Cruise did dominate the hole movie, with his charismatic personality, because he basically was in his element, and you canThe whole movie was so vibrant, it was smelling of that awesome 80's style. The actors did an amazing performance, Tom Cruise did dominate the hole movie, with his charismatic personality, because he basically was in his element, and you can see that he delivered. Directing methods where pretty basic, and the director knew exactly when he had to use 3rd person and shaky cam. The script was perfect, didn't drag at all, and the humor was great and the seriousness as well. Visual effects where great because they did everything practical, 2 pilots even given they lives to this movie, because they just wanted it to look amazingly realistic. Sound effects where just on point as well. There where no pacing issue the whole movie was very eventful. The plot was pretty messed up, but that is what made it interesting and entertaining. Because it was based on real story it could play with the details, to make it look more fun for the big screen, and I think they did a great job at that.
Overall this movie is a very good movie, in short a very entertaining and fun movie about a pilot's life who was very clever.… Expand
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PrattdbzMar 13, 2019
Great pacing throughout the entire movie with a fascinating story. Details of the original story were compressed or condensed into a single character, but this only helps you focus on the main character & his incredible talent for gettingGreat pacing throughout the entire movie with a fascinating story. Details of the original story were compressed or condensed into a single character, but this only helps you focus on the main character & his incredible talent for getting things delivered.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeSep 29, 2017
Tom Cruise puts the nail in his latest film called American Made. While that isn't saying much, the movie takes in a completely different experience one would not expect to see in a while.
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ReviewUsernameOct 2, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie follows a pilot as he pretty much builds a drug smuggling scheme from the ground up. You watch as he gets deeper into work with the cartel, U.S. government, and how he gains massive amounts of wealth while living in a small U.S. town. There is little repercussion for any of his actions until the end of the movie, so in that sense, interest in the plot comes in how the character is able to continually find success while being involved in so many sketchy activities. Nothing about the movie is over the top, but it really does keep you engaged and theres always humor in the mix so you're left liking the movie when it's done.… Expand
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FonkeOct 4, 2017
Great movie, enjoyed watching it. Cruise does great acting as always, and there are funny scenes to spice things up. This movie is definitely worth watching.
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DominArsenDec 8, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BARRY SEAL : AMERICAN TRAFFIC
Ce film est divertissant, je le conseille au Fan de la série "NARCOS" actuellement en tête de liste..
Il révèle une parti de l'ascension au sommet de Pablo Escobar en mettant en avant Barry Seal un Capitaine qui a roulé dans l'argent plus que beaucoup de monde.
Un film Biopic, Thriller et Policier. Hors des sentiers battus par rapport à ce que l'on a pu voir avec les films sur Steve Jobs le patron Apple.
Le film Barry Seals s'en sort bien. Nous pouvons être au plus près de l'ascension du trafic de Narcotrafiquant tout en menant de loin les affaires de la CIA une agence gouvernementale[spoiler] aux stratégies particulières qui nous font ressortir la tristesse du monde dans lequel on vit [/spoiler] . [spoiler] L'agence n'est certainement pas la seule, mais elle est glissée dans le film comme le grain de sable. [/spoiler] En tout cas il est amusant de voir la vie d'un homme qu'on ne connaît pas pour une entreprise qui existe encore aujourd'hui, mais comme appartenant à une des plus grandes associations de "bandit".
Une histoire plein de retournement où je ne me suis pas ennuyé, mais c'est une histoire que les jeunes enfants n'en comprendront surement pas le sent direct.
Un petit 1 pour la musique, j'ai apprécié le choc des décennies Si vous Aimé les histoires d'homme je pense que le risque d'être en dans une salle sombre quelque heure peux se transformé en bon moment..
À tous les fans de la série NARCOS FONCER!… Expand
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KeithDowOct 18, 2017
It's rather surprising that 'American Made' isn't a particularly good movie given the combination of its subject matter, star, and director.

The story is based on the life of Barry Seal, TWA pilot turned drug and gun runner for the CIA inIt's rather surprising that 'American Made' isn't a particularly good movie given the combination of its subject matter, star, and director.

The story is based on the life of Barry Seal, TWA pilot turned drug and gun runner for the CIA in what would eventually be known as the Iran-Contra Affair. Tom Cruise has both the right kind of moxie and manic energy to step into Barry's shoes, but these days it's getting harder and harder to distinguish where Cruise's own personality ends and that of his myriad action characters begin. Most surprisingly of all is director Doug Liman's inability to turn this film into a hit. After all, he certainly has the directing chops, most notably helming 2014's Edge of Tomorrow--also starring Cruise--in what many consider to be one of the best movies of that year and one of the most overlooked films in recent memory.

Instead, 'American Made' features numerous shots of actors faces out of frame, an over-reliance on the shaky camera effect, and too much exposition. Though the movie could have certainly turned into a complete disaster if left in less experienced hands, in the end it simply feels like a lower quality facsimile of the movie 'Blow.'… Expand
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GreatMartinOct 4, 2017
“American Made” shows that even at 55 Tom Cruise, in spite of a few lines under the eyes, still has that contagious smile, only equaled by Julia Roberts, the firm buns that he flashes a couple of times and the infectiousness of his enjoying“American Made” shows that even at 55 Tom Cruise, in spite of a few lines under the eyes, still has that contagious smile, only equaled by Julia Roberts, the firm buns that he flashes a couple of times and the infectiousness of his enjoying what he does.

“American Made” is a ‘based on a true story’ film about a pilot Barry Seal, who I had never heard of, that seems to have been quite the wheeler-dealer not only with the CIA and the DEA but the drug lords of Latin and South America plus delivering guns to the Contras among others.

The movie is an easy going, thoroughly enjoyable caper story written by Gary Spinelli and directed at a fast pace by Doug Liman. The cast is first rate including his CIA ‘boss’ played by Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright Olsen as his wife among others.

This is a star turn by a STAR who sells the movie and himself to the audience, including the latter in the fun he seems to be having.

10 minutes of a few of the repetitive scenes could have easily been cut but the pace is fast enough and constantly changing that you won’t get bored.… Expand
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Compi24Oct 8, 2017
Tom Cruise and Doug Liman reunite for "American Made," an intense, eminently entertaining, frequently jaw-dropping drama, harboring vastly fascinating truths about the United States' influence over the creation of the Medellin drug cartel andTom Cruise and Doug Liman reunite for "American Made," an intense, eminently entertaining, frequently jaw-dropping drama, harboring vastly fascinating truths about the United States' influence over the creation of the Medellin drug cartel and - of course - an incredibly charismatic performance from Tom Cruise. It may feel like the film's focus may waver here and there, but with the slam-bang energy and tone at the center of everything, coupled with stylish directorial efforts from Doug Liman, you're left with more than just an entertaining movie, but a damn good one as well.… Expand
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GinaKOct 11, 2017
Tom Cruise must have been delighted when this script arrived. It’s funny and sassy and delivers the kind of character Cruise excels at creating. I thoroughly enjoyed the film – the minor characters were very well cast (and fun) – and the plotTom Cruise must have been delighted when this script arrived. It’s funny and sassy and delivers the kind of character Cruise excels at creating. I thoroughly enjoyed the film – the minor characters were very well cast (and fun) – and the plot had enough twists and turns (and “truth”) to make the film even more fun. If you appreciate Tom Cruise at this best in “light” comedy, don’t miss this one.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingDec 13, 2017
Expansive in its scope but never deep, Doug Liman's "American Made" triumphs on the strengths of its true story plot and Tom Cruise's performance.
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HealingToolbox1Oct 1, 2017
A trippy, insightful movie about the dark, corrupts underbelly of the Reagan 1980s, how the S. American drug running by the CIA turned into Iron-Contra. Compared with Oliver Stone based-on-fact movies, Doug's vision is more grounded becauseA trippy, insightful movie about the dark, corrupts underbelly of the Reagan 1980s, how the S. American drug running by the CIA turned into Iron-Contra. Compared with Oliver Stone based-on-fact movies, Doug's vision is more grounded because it skips the snarky attitude; it seems fresher for this. Doug's father was part of the Iran-Contra investigating team. The skull duggery was CIA sponsored and led but apparently by a rogue faction within CIA, linked with Oliver North.… Expand
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badgerryan19Oct 14, 2017
Fun movie. Tom Cruise gives his best performance in years. Also Domhnall Gleason gives a great performance too. The movie is high octane and incredibly fast pace. I love the way the story was told and it has a great charm to it. The DougFun movie. Tom Cruise gives his best performance in years. Also Domhnall Gleason gives a great performance too. The movie is high octane and incredibly fast pace. I love the way the story was told and it has a great charm to it. The Doug Limen and Tom Cruise collaboration works again and hopefully many more to come.… Expand
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andre27Dec 18, 2017
Amercican Made é um filme diferente do que estava á esperamas que num todo torna- se um bom filme.

Tom Cruise como bom actor que é torna sempre os filmes melhores, e apesar de não achar o elenco top o filme acaba por ter os seus bons momentos.
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Mihael_Prislin0Jan 7, 2018
Very interesting movie, with Tom Cruise! A pilot who is unexpectedly recruited by the CIA to run one of the biggest cover operations in history. A great movie of end of summer, and I enjoyed watching it!
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geewahJan 9, 2021
Well paced and entertaining movie. Probably a bit too much liberal license taken in the telling of this true story though.
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