The American Side offers the freshest thriller premise I've seen in a long, long time: upon his death, some of Nicola Tesla's documents go missing. Why are they so important? And why do murder and mayhem ensue? The story twists and turns -- and does not spoon feed the viewer. You have to listen and watch closely for the clues and be willing to feel lost, if only momentarily, which is common to the genre. But there is also so much to appreciate. Terrific energy; fast-paced humor; the dramatic scenery and architecture of Buffalo NY (who knew?); and a cast of characters sure to please: Greg Stuhr portrays a more than credible low-rent private eye; all the well-known actors give strong performances; and Robert Vaughn's cameo is a master class in the actors' craft.
Review of The American Side
