Apr 11 2025 32 mins 3
Join Dan and Tom as they give you their no-spoiler review of the just-released spy movie, THE AMATEUR, starring Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburne.
Our goal is to give you the information you need to see if watching THE AMATEUR is worth your time and money. Listen to find out what we think.
THE AMATEUR is a remake of the 1981 movie which starred John Savage.
The cast is excellent with Malek, Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, Julianne Nicholson, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jon Bernthal, Holt McCallany, Adrian Martinez, and more.
Some of the topics we discuss include in this review are:
· Enough of the plot to get you started, without spoilers
· The cast and their roles
· Do we think Rami Malek was better in this role than when he played Safin in NO TIME TO DIE?
· The direction, cinematography, and production design
· Where is the SKY POOL?
· Our favorite scenes (while not spoiling anything)
· The pacing of the movie
· What worked
· What didn’t
· Does it work on IMAX?
· And More …
We’ve also included some comments from other people who watched this movie when we did. Listen to find out what they say.
Tell us what you think about our review of THE AMATEUR (2025)
So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Have you previously heard of this movie or even watched it? If not, did this episode entice you to watch it? If you have seen it, do you agree with Dan and Tom’s opinions? Dan and Tom disagree a little about this movie. Who do you agree with? And, have you seen the 1981 original? Which version do you like best?
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