American Assassin

Mr E · 20-06-2017 3:58pm #1

Based on Vince Flynn's first Mitch Rapp novel, this looks like a good adult thriller with plenty of action and violence. Glad they didn't tone it down for PG audiences.

It could be the start of a long franchise if it does well - the books are a great read (and there are 14 of them to date).

Not sure I pictured Dylan O'Brien as Mitch... seems like he is a good fit though. Michael Keaton also stars.

Out in September.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9iWGcx4krg

Slydice · 20-06-2017 9:44pm

The idea seems cool and it looks like they've got an over-arching plot that could have good hooks.

There's occasional scenes that could be good with the right special effects in the trailer.

Just.. something feels a bit cheap/tv for what it feels like they are advertising.

Might still need some post-production and finishing of the effects.

Agent Coulson · 20-06-2017 9:59pm

This like Swagger, Bosch, Reacher & Cross are all better suited to being made into series I feel myself.

Saying that the trailer has done enough with Michael Keaton alone to have me intrigued.

JP Liz V1 · 22-06-2017 9:28pm

Interesting to see Taylor Kitsch as the villain

Agent Coulson · 29-06-2017 7:55pm

Mr E · 29-06-2017 8:26pm

I think it'll be a cracker. Looking forward to it.

Agent Coulson · 06-09-2017 10:22am

This is being released here Friday week on the 15th.

Went to book tickets it's out Thursday week the 14th.

Agent Coulson · 14-09-2017 5:21pm

I went to see it this afternoon and really enjoyed it.

O'Brien does a decent job with Mitch as he isn't who I would have pictured in the role and well Keaton is great as Hurley.

A good story that used the book as it's base and expaned on it well.

I'd hope it's a success at the box office as I'd like to see some more of Mitch and Hurley.