i don't care if it's boring. marlon brando could own you at anything.

interesting movie. a good performance by brando. i just stuck in there to watch him. that godfather character in him does pop up every so often

A good book that was made into an OK film.

I think that the political agenda got tangled in the plot of this film, and neither came off the better. It becomes difficult to decipher whether it condemns the actions of the Americans, or those of the State, or the invadng Communist forces. Neithe... (read more) I think that the political agenda got tangled in the plot of this film, and neither came off the better. It becomes difficult to decipher whether it condemns the actions of the Americans, or those of the State, or the invadng Communist forces. Neither does it fully allow the viewer to assess the actions to Brando's ambassador. There are fair performances by all cast members, but all are working against a current.

Brando is amazing, and the story rings true if a bit hard too neutral.

The Ugly American is a pretty good little movie which seems to have been lost in the shuffle. Marlon Brando is very good as a propaganda spewing US Ambassador in a fictional Southeast Asian country in political turmoil. He makes the mistake in thinki... (read more) The Ugly American is a pretty good little movie which seems to have been lost in the shuffle. Marlon Brando is very good as a propaganda spewing US Ambassador in a fictional Southeast Asian country in political turmoil. He makes the mistake in thinking that the political uprising is communist, when in reality they are fighting the communists just as much as the Americans. It is a bit dull at times, but not too bad. Worth watching if you're a big Brando fan. Overall 2.5/4 Stars Grade = B-