The Amateur

Rooney finds the implausible revenge thriller entertaining and a welcome throwback to glossy adult action films. He praises the lively action sequences and clever use of technology, while noting that the plot stretches credibility.

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Ehrlich finds the spy thriller neither fun nor dull, with its uneven mix of seriousness and absurdity. He praises Rami Malek’s portrayal of Charlie’s growing confidence and discomfort, as well as the film’s location shooting.

The critic finds the thriller professionally made but hollow, generic, and short on substance. They praise its real-world location work, while noting the supporting cast never gets enough to do.

Nussen finds the film a pleasurable but imperfect throwback, with muddled political implications. He praises its sustained corkscrew tension and Malek’s quivering intensity.