Atomic Blonde

Name: Atomic Blonde
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Released: July 28, 2017
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Charlize Theron, Eddie Marsan, James Faulkner, James McAvoy

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Focus Features | Release Date: July 28, 2017 | R

Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Charlize Theron, Eddie Marsan, James Faulkner, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Roland Møller, Sam Hargrave, Sofia Boutella, Toby Jones

Summary: The crown jewel of Her Majesty’s Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with embeddedThe crown jewel of Her Majesty’s Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies. … Expand

Director: David Leitch

Genre(s): Action, Mystery, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 115 min

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Thelma Adams

Aug 3, 2017

For repeated breathless sequences involving hand-to-hand combat, assassination attempts, and a wicked climactic car chase, shout out to Director Leitch. Read full review

Britt Hayes

Mar 15, 2017

Charlize Theron is the hero we need right now: As devilishly self-serving and smooth as Bond, as physically dynamic and stoic as Wick, Lorraine is confidently equipped to join the legacy of great movie action heroes and she doesn’t need your permission to do it. Read full review

Ty Burr

Jul 26, 2017

It’s film noir meets Jason Bourne with a dash of John le Carré, and its chief claim to your attention is our reigning lady badass at its center. Read full review

Moira Macdonald

Jul 27, 2017

While it’s still an enjoyable novelty to spend time during an action movie wondering where I could buy the hero’s boots, it’s no substitute for a good story. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Jul 27, 2017

Based on the best moments of Atomic Blonde, I would very much like to see a series of films in which Charlize Theron’s ruthless, brutal and glamorous secret agent dispatches a variety of Cold War-era enemies to the accompaniment of hit songs from the 80s. Read full review

Barbara VanDenburgh

Jul 27, 2017

No, Atomic Blonde isn’t lacking in sex appeal or swagger. But what it is in want of are stakes. Read full review

Jake Cole

Jul 26, 2017

The tediously forestalled twists suck away time from what should be the film's focus—its action—and leaves only two scenes worthy of celebration. Read full review

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Megajohn85

Jul 28, 2017

Move over McClane,Wick, and Bond...the Action world has a new star and it's Lorraine Broughton. "Atomic Blonde" is a solid action spy thriller. Theron hands down is more of a Believable fighter than Gadot due to the fact that Theron performed 98% of her own stunts in this film unlike GadotMove over McClane,Wick, and Bond...the Action world has a new star and it's Lorraine Broughton. "Atomic Blonde" is a solid action spy thriller. Theron hands down is more of a Believable fighter than Gadot due to the fact that Theron performed 98% of her own stunts in this film unlike Gadot in Wonder Woman which by that revelation makes Theron the real Wonder Woman and Gadot nothing more than a cheap dollar store imitation. Cracking your teeth and taking punches to the face shows real toughness versus whatever Gadot was doing… Expand

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luckystrike_bh

Jul 28, 2017

I had a lot of fun in this movie and the rest of the audience seemed engaged as well. There is a lot of depth and curveballs in the script all the way to the end. And they are appropriate twists in the script that keep you on your toes and fit in the movie. The protagnist Lorraine makesI had a lot of fun in this movie and the rest of the audience seemed engaged as well. There is a lot of depth and curveballs in the script all the way to the end. And they are appropriate twists in the script that keep you on your toes and fit in the movie. The protagnist Lorraine makes a believable undercover agent and uses realistic fight moves for someone that is fighting higher weight class opponents. I recommend you limit your bathroom breaks as you may find yourself falling behind on the movie.… Expand

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alejandro970

Jul 9, 2020

From the genre of spies, the film - based on a graphic novel - meets and exceeds expectations by showing its own identity without copying James Bond, Mission Impossible or Jason Bourne; as a bonus is a heterogeneous OST of music from the 80s. Prepare the popcorn.

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Creeper3455

Aug 17, 2017

David Leitch,from making incredible small-budget movies like John Wick,makes an impressive directorial debut with Atomic Blonde (AKA his first big-budget movie. Step aside,Deadpool 2). Let's start with the story. It's about someone trying to stop some plans that could prevent World War III.David Leitch,from making incredible small-budget movies like John Wick,makes an impressive directorial debut with Atomic Blonde (AKA his first big-budget movie. Step aside,Deadpool 2). Let's start with the story. It's about someone trying to stop some plans that could prevent World War III. Basically something we already saw a million times that gets organized in a weird way possible,because it feels like the director wanted to focus more on the action set pieces (which are crafted beautifully) than setting up the story. Other than that,not only is the action great,but there are also some scenes that would make 50 Shades look like if it was nothing (wait...IT IS!). Both the imagery and the music (composed by Guardians Of The Galaxy's Tyler Bates) are probably the only things that wanted to give this movie an '40/'50-esque look,since the book it's based on is set in the '40s. As always,Charlize Theron kicks a lot of asses this time (not like last time,when she had to walk everywhere in Fast 8),and makes those months of hard work on the stunts remarkable (95% of the movie was Theron making impressive stunts),and the rest of the acting is good. There's a scene in this movie (that i won't spoil) where i thought:"This is the Split Vs. The Mummy we never asked for,but that it's done in the most remarkable way possible. In the end,Atomic Blonde may suffer from a lazily weird story,but manages to save itself with some good acting and magnificent action.… Expand

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Jan 25, 2023

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DavidWasHere

Aug 21, 2017

While the crisp cinematography, fantastic lighting and color palette, and strong action scenes and performances from Theron and McAvoy, it is weaken by a by-the-numbers spy thriller with an underdeveloped and boring lead character (even with Theron doing a good job as the lead) and aWhile the crisp cinematography, fantastic lighting and color palette, and strong action scenes and performances from Theron and McAvoy, it is weaken by a by-the-numbers spy thriller with an underdeveloped and boring lead character (even with Theron doing a good job as the lead) and a soundtrack that distracts far more than it adds to the film's style (the use of George Michael's Father Figure is the biggest offender here). There is some merit to this movie but it's style cannot save it's substance from a step above mediocre.… Expand

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ke0zom

May 27, 2020

Poor pacing, Uninspired action scenes that fail to excite and an all too generic plot tank their attempt at a female John Wick. Maybe they should have focused less on style and more on providing a good enough film for people to get behind.

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