Here we are, faced with the official poster for *The Amateur*, featuring Rami Malek, the man who quite literally won an Oscar for playing a music icon, and now struts onto the screen with a jacket that says, “I’m brooding, but make it fashion.” Malek gazes over his shoulder as if contemplating the existential relevance of both his character and this film’s title. It’s the type of look that says, “I know I’m in a spy thriller, but I’d really prefer discussing Dostoevsky right now.”
The tagline, “Don’t underestimate him,” could serve as a disclaimer for audiences who might misjudge this film based solely on its poster. I mean, Rami’s not a guy you want to underestimate. He’s proven he can tap into deep psychoses and channel electric performances. But here’s the question: Is he playing a spy or simply a guy who forgot his coffee in the morning? Either way, I’m intrigued.
Laurence Fishburne’s name deserves its own spotlight, standing next to Malek in a classic “dad’s at the PTA meeting” stylization. Fishburne brings gravitas, hinting that this isn’t just another run-of-the-mill action flick. At least one character will drop some weighty wisdom between chase sequences. If there’s a monologue about the futility of existence while executing a flawless karate move, count me in!
The backdrop is a perfect blend of urban sophistication—a nod perhaps to Eastern European thrillers with their shadowy alleys and international intrigue. It speaks to a cinematic lineage that stretches from *The Spy Who Came in from the Cold* to *Bridge of Spies*. However, one has to wonder if this aesthetic is doing the heavy lifting for a plot that might struggle to stand on its own two feet.
As you gaze at the poster, you might find yourself lost in thought: are we in for a ride filled with intrigue and depth, or are we merely signing up for another one of those films that promises “twists” yet delivers the same old tropes? With a title like *The Amateur*, it screams both humility and irony. Is this a clever self-reference or just the film’s producers covering their bases?
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