I heard the "American" comment too, but thought it was far outweighed by the whole sharks's act.
I agree that it was creative, brilliant and incredible. I only wish my four-year-old had let us stay to see the whole thing (she got a little scared at one point and insisted on leaving).
My only point is that this kind of thing is not uncommon in Hollywood movies, and I don't think it should go unnoticed.
I didn't say it wasn't a good movie. But why do they have to kuck it up with this kind of political nonsense. I'll bet if one of the characters said: "Those Americans are great and can do ANYTHING!" then the NYT would be writing Howelling editorials of protest.