Absolutely straight, it wasn't until after I saw The American that I found out director, Anton Corbijn, was first a photographer before he came to movies. It shows.

A slow burn, the movie is a terrific example of making every single frame count. Simply beautiful to look at, the story is basic, sluggish, but all the more effective for this approach. I'm not a movie reviewer (see link above for an overview), but if you have any interest in stylish composition and like your flicks to ooze confidence, this is a must see...

(Click below for the youtube embedded trailer)