The American Side

Orchard, The | Release Date: April 22, 2016

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 12 Ratings

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DrZemfSep 4, 2016

I registered an account on Metacritic due to being so disappointed by the rating of this film, the writer of the film also stars in it.... Which does go some way to explain it being over indulgent nonsense, it was a throwback to some FrenchI registered an account on Metacritic due to being so disappointed by the rating of this film, the writer of the film also stars in it.... Which does go some way to explain it being over indulgent nonsense, it was a throwback to some French film from the 70's. Silly, unrealistic, trying too hard to be complicated and confuse the viewer, I kept giving it the benefit of the doubt that it would turn out to be much better but just ended up feeling like it had been a complete waste of time, avoid!… Expand

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NewmansOwnSep 14, 2016

I have no idea how some "professional critics" have given this a 75%. That is what lured me into watching this dreck in the first place. Yes, it harkens back to early noir with it's hard-boiled detective lingo and stereotypical characters,I have no idea how some "professional critics" have given this a 75%. That is what lured me into watching this dreck in the first place. Yes, it harkens back to early noir with it's hard-boiled detective lingo and stereotypical characters, but it's not nearly as good as your average noir thriller. It seems like it is trying too hard. The dialog is cliched and clunky. The acting is a mess for the most part with only a few of the actors being able to rise above the material. And for the record, Matthew Broderick is NOT one of them. He's stiff as a board here and even looks bored. This was clearly a paycheck for him. Garofalo fares no better with her, what, 3 minutes of screen time? Of course, she's far from a top-shelf name these days. The only way to view this film is to turn it into a drinking game. Extended foot chase scene? Drink. Stupid "hard-boiled detective" comment? Drink. An editing cut that has you scratching your head to where you are in the film now? Drink. Beautiful woman trying to be plausible as a noted scientist? Drink. Beautiful woman coming on to detective with no discernible attractive qualities? Drink. At least you'll be nicely toasted by the time the credits roll.… Expand

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JLuis_001Feb 6, 2018

The American Side is a noir thriller with enough style to be interesting. Starring Greg Stuhr who plays a small-time researcher who discovers a conspiracy involving long-lost technical designs by Nikola Tesla. That alone is a pretty goodThe American Side is a noir thriller with enough style to be interesting. Starring Greg Stuhr who plays a small-time researcher who discovers a conspiracy involving long-lost technical designs by Nikola Tesla. That alone is a pretty good reason to watch this film.

The film is entertaining and has a good pace, it definetely has mistakes but none serious. The script is not as consistent and explanations are rare but the dialogue is not as complicated and the actors do their job well.

While the main character is not really someone who displays charisma at least he's able to maintain the audience's attention and make you want to know what will happen in the end.… Expand

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VandybgoodNov 18, 2021

For the period the movie was placed in it was very realistic. Greg Stuhrs performance was thorough and concise as to the story line given. The American side was as some said a throw back but its concept and clarity are to be admired. With allFor the period the movie was placed in it was very realistic. Greg Stuhrs performance was thorough and concise as to the story line given. The American side was as some said a throw back but its concept and clarity are to be admired. With all the (shoot em up) concepts in todays cinema it is great to see that a storyline can be worked thru and followed to its objective climax without the use of the props that clutter and demean the story. Great Job! J VanDeMark… Expand

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