A partnership between Google, the U.N., Harvard University and a group led by actor George Clooney has developed a high tech plan to try and prevent large-scale violence in Sudan. Many observers fear reprisals from North Sudan if Southern Sudan votes to form an independent state, as is expected in two weeks. The group will use geosynchronous mapping satellites and multimedia information gathered from the ground to deliver a constantly updated image of Sudan to the world. Their hope is that atrocities will be less likely to occur if the whole world is watching.

The newest George Clooney vehicle, "The American," opened nationwide on Wednesday, and critics expect huge audiences in the coming days. Clooney plays an assassin, holed up in Italy for one last assignment. Given the film's star, one can expect intrigue and romance along the way, but does the newest Clooney film really show Clooney at his best? And what, exactly, is Clooney at his best?  

We look back at Clooney’s films with two people who know his work well, and we’re asking, what's the best version of Clooney, and what makes Clooney's appeal is so broad?