The Amateur

Loved this movie from start to finish. Totally expected him to die in the end.

It was really good, highly recommend.

Really enjoyable film from start to finish highly recommend

Thought provoking, engaging, the best spy movie since Bourne Identity. I was pleasantly surprised by this gem.

great acting, great story. it's the kind of movie i like.

'The Amateur' is not all that believable or unique, but it without question made for a satisfying time at the movies for me. It feels like a long while since I've seen Rami Malek in anything; fwiw, 'Oppenheimer' over a year ago. This makes for a strong return into my world.

Malek is the beating heart of the movie, as you'd expect. I mentioned that it doesn't come across as all that plausible, though that is only in regards to what the film ends up portraying; Malek is convincing as the main dude. Elsewhere, Laurence Fishburne and Michael Stuhlbarg are good.

I was fully invested from beginning to end, so I can't really harbour any complaints. It's pure and simply a very well done movie, in my eyes at least. After the very good 'One Life'

Sometimes what surprises you most in a spy thriller isn't the action, but the silence. In Amateur, James Hawes avoids easy thrills to build a story where emotion weighs more than car chases or shootouts. Yes, everything you'd expect from the genre is there: agencies, betrayals, secrets—but the camera lingers more on the looks than the bullets. And that's, surprisingly, what makes it different.

Rami Malek carries the film with a restrained performance that suits the character, though it might leave some viewers cold. He’s no Bourne, nor does he try to be, even if the comparison is inevitable. His journey is more internal than physical, and that doesn’t always translate into pace or spectacle. But if you play along, it works. The rage, the loss, the obsession—it’s all there, in his eyes, in his tense body, in the way he speaks softly and walks slowly.

The script has its clumsy moments, no doubt. Some narrative choices feel forced, and the ending, while coherent, might not satisfy those looking for a classic climax. But there’s an honesty in the proposal that makes up for it. It doesn't try to be a franchise or revolutionize the genre—just tell a story about pain, wrapped in a world of codes and guns.

Visually, Amateur chooses a sober style, with clean, understated cinematography. Everything serves the character, the conflict, the grief. It's not a perfect film, but it stays with you. One that prefers to suggest rather than shout.

I liked it. Not because of what it has as a thriller, but because of what it hides underneath: an intimate, slow-burning story where the wounds aren’t always visible, but deeply felt. You have to watch it from that place—from loss, not from adrenaline. And if you shift your mindset, you’ll probably enjoy it too.

Great and gratifying!Rami was brilliant! A masterclass in keeping tension in a movie while emotionally connecting you to the character.

The Mr. Robot and Jason Bourne mashup we never knew we needed. This is a very good conspiracy thriller. It was paced very well too. No filler. No unnecessary drama. Gets straight to the point and keeps the momentum from start to finish.

Just do yourself a favor and watch the movie. Don't expect an action packed thriller, but a more deeper sophisticated agent on a brilliant and different voyage of revange.