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The Amateur

The 2025 film The Amateur, directed by James Hawes, is a spy thriller based on Robert Littell’s 1981 novel. The story follows Charles Heller (Rami Malek), a CIA cryptographer whose wife, Sarah (Rachel Brosnahan), is killed in a London terrorist attack. Frustrated by the agency's inaction, Heller blackmails his superiors into training him for fieldwork to seek personal vengeance. ​
Rotten Tomatoes.

Laurence Fishburne portrays Colonel Henderson, Heller's reluctant mentor. In a notable scene, Fishburne improvised slapping Malek's character during a training sequence, adding intensity to Heller's transformation. The film includes action sequences like a skyscraper pool scene and a humorous lock-picking tutorial via YouTube. ​
The Guardian

Critics have offered mixed reviews. While some praise the film's tension and action, others criticize its predictability and pacing issues. Malek's performance has been described as underwhelming, with some suggesting he is miscast in an action role. ​
Wikipedia

The Amateur is currently showing in theaters and is expected to stream on Hulu by mid-July 2025. ​
Decider

Budget $60 million

00:00 Introduction / The Amateur Trailer
02:33 Full Review (Spoilers)
09:33 Daredevil Born Again (Spoilers)