American Star (film) explained
American Star is a 2024 British thriller film directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego,[4] written by Nacho Faerna,[5] and produced by Ian McShane and Michael Elliott.[6] The film stars McShane,[7] Thomas Kretschmann, Nora Arnezeder, Adam Nagaitis, Fanny Ardant, and Oscar Coleman.[8]
American Star was released in theaters and also digitally on 26 January 2024 in the United States[9] by IFC Films, and in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2024 by Vertigo Releasing.
Plot
Wilson, an aging hitman who grows tired of his violent life, heads to Fuerteventura for a job. His target's absence leads him to a tranquil vacation, where he befriends Gloria, a bartender, and forms unexpected connections with the island's residents. As Wilson lets his guard down, the inevitable return to his profession disrupts the peaceful interlude.
Production
The film was produced by both Ian McShane and Michael Elliott.[10] [11] It is a production by UK outfits Tamariska and Emu Films in association with Madrid-based Aquí y Allí Films and Cayuga Ficción.[12] [13] [14]
Principal photography took place on the Canary Islands.[15]
On 12 December 2023, the trailer for American Star was released by IFC Films.[16]
Release
American Star was screened in New York City on 18 January 2024.[17] It was released in the United States on 26 January 2024 and in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2024.[18] [19]
Reception
Matt Zoller Seitz of RogerEbert.com rated the film 3 out of 4 stars, deeming it to be an "unusually intelligent and purposeful movie that doesn't say much, but is full of feeling".[20]
Notes and References
- Web site: January 23, 2024. American Star (15) . January 26, 2024 . BBFC.
- Web site: American Star (2023). The Numbers. February 9, 2024.
- Web site: American Star (2023). Box Office Mojo. February 9, 2024.
- Web site: Paur . Joey . Ian McShane is an Assassin in The Upcoming Thriller AMERICAN STAR . geektyrant.com . 14 December 2023 . Geek Tyrant . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: American Star . ifcfilms.com . . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: American Star . emufilms.com . Emu Films . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: Hopson . Travis . 'American Star' Trailer: Ian McShane Is An Assassin In Need Of A Vacation . punchdrunkcritics.com . 13 December 2023 . Punch Drunk Critics . 8 January 2024.
- Web site: Devore . Britta . Ian McShane's Deadly Mission Gets Personal in First 'American Star' Trailer . collider.com . 13 December 2023 . . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: Heath . Paul . Ian McShane stars in assassin movie 'American Star' – full trailer . thehollywoodnews.com . 12 December 2023 . The Hollywood News . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: Dalton . Ben . Altitude boards 'American Star' with Ian McShane; first look as production wraps (exclusive) . screendaily.com . . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: American Star . ign.com . . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: The Euro 75: EMU Films (UK). ScreenDaily. Mona. Tabbara. 15 May 2022.
- Web site: Altitude boards 'American Star' with Ian McShane; first look as production wraps (exclusive). ScreenDaily. 5 May 2022. Ben. Dalton.
- Web site: American Star. Emu Films. 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Billington . Alex . Ian McShane is an Assassin on Fuerteventura in 'American Star' Trailer . firstshowing.net . 12 December 2023 . FirstShowing . 8 January 2024.
- Web site: American Star – Official Trailer . youtube.com . . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: 'AMERICAN STAR' SCREENING AND Q+A WITH IAN MCSHANE . members.sagfoundation.org . . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: AMERICAN STAR . ifccenter.com . . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: Woodham . Karen . Ian McShane is coming to UK Cinemas & Digital Platforms in American Star . blazingminds.co.uk . 11 January 2024 . Blazing Minds . 13 January 2024.
- Web site: American Star. RogerEbert.com. Matt Zoller. Seitz. Matt Zoller Seitz. January 26, 2024.
