๐ฌ The Amateur (2025)

๐ฌ The Amateur (2025) โ Film Overview
Directed by James Hawes, The Amateur is a 2025 American vigilante spy action film based on Robert Littell’s 1981 novel The story follows Charles “Charlie” Heller, a CIA cryptographer portrayed by Rami Malek, who transforms from a desk-bound analyst into a field operative driven by personal vengeance
๐ต๏ธ Plot Summary
Charlie Heller’s life takes a tragic turn when his wife, Sarah (Rachel Brosnahan), is killed in a terrorist attack in Londo. Frustrated by the CIA’s inaction, Heller blackmails the agency into training him as a field agen. His mission: to track down and eliminate those responsible for his wife’s deat.Guided by his mentor, Colonel Robert “Hendo” Henderson (Laurence Fishburne), Heller embarks on a perilous journey across Europ. He confronts Horst Schiller (Michael Stuhlbarg), the mastermind behind the attack, and uncovers a web of corruption within the CIA itsel. The climax sees Heller orchestrating Schiller’s arrest and exposing a corrupt deputy director, leading to a surprising reunion with Henderson and hinting at future collaboration.
๐ฅ Reception & Future Prospecs
Released by 20th Century Studios on April 11, 2025, The Amateur received mixed-to-positive reviw.Critics praised Malek’s performance but noted the film’s formulaic approc.Despite a modest box office performance, the film’s ending sets the stage for potential sequels, with both Malek and Hawes expressing interest in continuing the stry.