It’s invariably pleasing to witness Tom Cruise portraying a character requiring genuine acting skill, as opposed to simply performing action sequences with minimal emotional investment—since he possesses the capacity to deliver a commendable performance and isn't solely reliant on his appearance as an action hero. And in this instance, he did provide a respectable portrayal. Consequently, it’s a genuinely enter…

_American Made_ is a strange movie, but it’s also really entertaining. The film offers a lighthearted and satirical perspective on how the infamous 'Iran-Contra' affair got started, seen through the experiences of pilot Barry Seal. Along the way, we get excitement, humor, surprising (real-life) developments, and some memorable characters. Even if you remember the public Iran-Contra scandal, you might not know abou…