American Star is a 2024 British thriller film directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego and starring Ian McShane as an aging hitman on his final assignment in Fuerteventura.
The plot follows Wilson, an assassin who travels to the island to kill a man he's never met. When his target is delayed, Wilson finds himself drawn to the island's people and scenery, forming unexpected connections. As he lets his guard down, the inevitable return to his profession disrupts the peaceful interlude.
The film features a slow-burning, contemplative approach that focuses on McShane's nuanced performance. Critics praised the movie's atmospheric visuals, intelligent storytelling, and McShane's ability to convey his character's thoughts and emotions through subtle facial expressions.
Despite its familiar premise of an old hitman facing mortality, American Star offers a fresh take on the genre by omitting exposition and leaving room for the audience to interpret the characters' motivations. The film's art house sensibilities and retro-minded storytelling have drawn comparisons to other well-regarded crime dramas like The American and The Limey.
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