Heyaaa Amateurss,
So like, lemme just say this straight — “The Amateur” is THAT movie. If you’re into dark revenge plots, morally grey characters, and thrillers that lowkey make you question everything, then dude… you wanna watch this one.
Directed by James Hawes (yeah, the genius behind “Slow Horses”), “The Amateur” stars Rami Malek (Mr. Robot forever 🔥) as a CIA cryptographer who just… snaps. Like, for real. This ain’t no 007 suave spy sh*t — it’s raw, emotional, and kinda heartbreaking though.
✨ What’s The Vibe?
Imagine this: You’re a code nerd, chilling in your cozy tech cave. One random day, your wife — your everything — gets killed in a terrorist attack. And instead of going all John Wick with a gun closet, you go… full brainiac mode. Like, hacking systems, exposing secrets, and forcing the CIA into giving you the same deadly training they give elite agents. That’s the premise. That’s Charles Madison, played way too well by Rami Malek.
He’s not a pro. Not a trained assassin. Just a guy with insane grief, a brilliant mind, and zero chill.
🧠 Why It Hits Different as Underrated Thriller
This ain’t your typical spy-thriller where the hero’s bulletproof and everything works out in the end. Nah, this one’s messy. Emotional. Real, kinda. Rami’s character is always in this weird space between genius and madness. And that unpredictability? Keeps you locked in.
You keep wondering:
Is he actually gonna survive this?
Will the CIA turn on him?
What’s even the point of revenge if it eats you alive?
Like fr, the movie makes you think about grief, obsession, and how far you’d go if someone you loved got taken from you.
🎭 Acting That Hits Like a Truck
🎤 Rami Malek = Certified Beast Mode
Rami straight-up carries the whole film. You see him slowly break down, lose hope, find rage, and then coldly plot his next move. It’s such a slow burn but it makes the whole journey feel real af. His eye twitches, his awkward silences, that controlled rage — it’s giving Oscar bait, and I’m here for it.
👩 Rachel Brosnahan — She ATE (and left no crumbs)
She plays a CIA handler who’s like, “Bro, you ain’t cut out for this.” But over time, she starts vibing with his cause. Her performance? Chef’s kiss. She adds this grounded, no-BS energy that balances Rami’s chaotic vibes perfectly.
🎥 Cinematography, Sound & All That Jazz
Not even gonna lie — this movie is gorgeous. The lighting is always cold and moody, matching the vibe. The action scenes aren’t Marvel-style bombastic, but more Jason Bourne meets Mr. Robot — gritty, fast, realistic.
The score is kinda minimalist but sooo effective. At times it’s just a haunting piano or a deep bass drop and it chills your spine. You’ll feel the tension in your bones, no cap.
🧩 Plot Twists That’ll Wreck Your Head (In a Good Way)
No spoilers here, but just know that this story is NOT what you think it is. The trailer gives off a “man gets revenge” vibe. But halfway through? Boom — it hits you with this insane plot twist that makes you go, “Wait, what?!”
Like, I kinda expected some double-crosses (CIA, duh), but the layers here? Wild. It’s not just revenge. It’s trauma. It’s secrets. It’s a whole spiral of lies that Charles didn’t even know he was caught in.
📣 What You Gonna Love
Let’s be honest, we don’t have time for boring, slow-paced stuff. But “The Amateur” keeps things tight. Even during the slower scenes, the tension’s always simmering. And it’s got those ✨relatable themes✨ we vibe with:
Fighting a corrupt system
Mental health struggles after loss
Taking control when the world gives you nothing
That “I don’t trust authority” energy
It’s giving anti-hero arc, and we’re here for it.
👀 Audience Reactions So Far
“This ain’t James Bond. This is trauma with a gun.” — Letterboxd user
“Rami Malek is terrifying in the best way possible. 10/10” — Twitter/X review
“I didn’t expect to cry in a spy thriller, but here we are…” — YouTube commenter
You can already see TikTok edits popping off with the emotional scenes and badass monologues. The film’s got that “out-of-nowhere cult classic” energy.
🛠️ Final Verdict: Should You Watch?
💯 ABSOLUTELY.
“The Amateur” is smart, sharp, and seriously intense. It’s for the thinkers, the feelers, the people who wanna go, “Okay that’s kinda messed up… but I get it.” If you want a movie that hits instead of just flashes, then add this to your watchlist ASAP.
📝 Here’s Why is this gonna be the Best Thriller Movie??
It’s deep, dark, and nothing like a cliché spy flick.
Acting? 🔥
Story? 🤯
Feels? 😭
Worth your time? 100%
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By Piyush Tiwari