American Star (2024) - Review
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Directed by: Gonzalo López-Gallego
Written by: Nacho Faerna
Starring: Ian McShane, Thomas Kretschmann, Nora Arnezeder, Adam Nagaitis, Fanny Ardant, Oscar Coleman
Runtime: 107 min
Synopsis: An assassin on a final assignment in Fuerteventura, to kill a man he has never met. When his target is delayed, he finds himself drawn to the island, people and a ghostly shipwreck.
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Editor's Note: Original review was written for FandomWire. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
American Star is a commendable self-reflection character study, bolstered by Ian McShane's brilliantly contained performance, a thematically rich narrative, and a truly gorgeous location. The contemplative storytelling contributes to an immersive viewing experience about coming to terms with our doings in life, despite some predictability issues and an unnecessary character that robs the movie of a more fitting, emotionally impactful ending. It occasionally falters in keeping its momentum, but the crew and cast ultimately succeed in prompting introspection on the moral intricacies of human nature and the inevitability of change.
