QUICK HITS: THE AMATEUR & THUNDERBOLTS* (5/12/25)
Don't have time to read a full, detailed movie review? Been meaning to talk about a movie for a while but just haven't gotten around to telling a friend? Have no fear – get caught up with Quick Hits! THE AMATEUR Miss the days when Rami Malek was running around help take down evil corporations as Elliot Anderson on Mr. Robot ? Get your fix of him taking out the people responsible for the murder of his wife while exposing government corruption in THE AMATEUR while it's still in theaters. Instead of being your typical action movie shoot-em-up, Malek's portrayal of mild-mannered Charles Helle to bring more of a thoughtful exploration of a man seeking vengeance and justice, his brain being more intriguing than sheer brutality. While the film's climax is the one moment that feels the most implausible, the near two hour joyride en route to getting there is strong enough to overcome it. Think of THE AMATEUR like watching the nerdy, undersized kid show you why you shoul...