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The Amateur
2025 123 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.4
Thriller, Action
Director: James Hawes
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Description
After his life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a brilliant but introverted CIA decoder takes matters into his own hands when his supervisors refuse to take action.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$40.76M
Worldwide:
$96M
Starring
Rami Malek
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Rachel Brosnahan
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Jon Bernthal
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Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
The Amateur is generally perceived as a derivative and formulaic spy thriller that fails to distinguish itself from established genre predecessors like the Bourne series. While Rami Malek’s performance and the film's visual style receive scattered praise, the weak, predictable screenplay and lack of thematic depth leave most critics and viewers feeling unimpressed.
| Screenplay | The screenplay leans heavily on tired spy tropes and clichéd revenge narratives, resulting in a predictable and derivative plot. | |
| Screenplay | The film fails to establish a believable portrayal of CIA operations, relying on convenient plot devices and illogical character decisions. | |
| Acting | Rami Malek's performance divides opinion, with some finding him a compelling analytical lead and others criticizing his acting as repetitive or emotionally hollow. | |
| Cinematography | The visual presentation and cinematography receive praise for their minimalist, polished aesthetic and effective use of European cityscapes, though others find them generic. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing are split, as some viewers appreciate the contemplative, meditative approach to action, while others find the film boring, repetitive, and overly long. |