My review of The Amateur

 My review of The Amateur

 

Intro: If you are expecting this movie to be Enemy of the State and Revenge of the Nerds combined, I don't know what to tell you. 

The Amateur: This movie is centered on a CIA decoder name Charlie Heller, whose not having the best day after learning that his wife was killed in a terrorist attack. Frustrated that his superiors are not doing anything about it, he wants to take matters into his own hands. That becomes difficult for him because he doesn't have the stomach or skills for killing, so he comes up with other means to get the job done. Doing this puts a target on his back, so he has to finish his manhunt before his captured or killed. 

This is another pointless remake. That's kind of a shame because this movie delivered on the underdog concept. The problem is that the movie isn't engaging or entertaining. The film has some jokes, but they a few and far between. The trailer showed the best kills in the movie. Some plot holes make no sense in the movie. Is it me, or does the movie have pacing issues? One character should have been cut out of the movie because he or she serves no purpose. 

There isn't much to say about Charlie Heller he's a brilliant decoder who likes puzzles. I'm glad that he uses his brain to kill people because doing that helps build suspects.

Col. Henderson is Charlie's trainer. He's put in a tough spot with Charlie because he slowly starts to respect him.    

I like that the movie is stylish and clever at times. Overall, this is one of those movies that's forgettable. ( So much for joining the likes of Taken and the Bourne films.)  

Rating = Rental