It's a really good film.

To put it plainly, "The Amateur" feels like an endurance test—it’s frustratingly drawn out and, frankly, incredibly dull. There was potential here; what exists is fundamentally an action thriller. However, the protracted beginning, paired with a strangely restrained approach, results in a disappointing experience where the promised excitement and genuine action never truly materialize. This isn't due to any sh…

Rami Malek portrays “Heller,” a character reminiscent of "Jack Ryan"—a technically skilled individual working in a dimly lit office for the CIA, focused on intelligence analysis. He finds himself drawn into a potential conspiracy after receiving files from an anonymous source online. However, his focus shifts abruptly when news arrives that his wife was involved in a terrorist attack in London, prompting him to seek …

The final product, *The Amateur*, doesn’t quite live up to what one might anticipate considering the actors and filmmakers involved. Even with Rami Malek giving a dedicated portrayal, James Hawes' version of the story can’t avoid feeling predictable, restrained, and lacking in emotional depth; its straightforwardness and absence of unexpected turns are considerable drawbacks. Moments hinting at greater emotional r…

I found *The Amateur* to be somewhat lacking in originality and believability, but it was still a pleasant way to spend time at the cinema. It’s been quite some time since I'd seen Rami Malek on screen; my last viewing of him was *Oppenheimer*, more than a year ago. Seeing him back is definitely welcome. Malek carries the film and delivers a compelling performance, as one would anticipate. While I noted that certa…