Rating: 8 out of 10, While this is a bit of a formulaic spy
thriller, I truly enjoyed it. Remi Malek is a compelling actor and perfectly
cast as CIA nerd who is bound and determined to take out the terrorists who
kill his wife. Everyone is convinced this frail guy is not up to the task, but
he finds a way to get the training he needs and sets out for Europe with CIA
assassins on his trail. I liked that the film didn’t automatically turn him
into a super spy, and you could empathize with him as he struggles with his
dark tasks. It puts out a very poignant message for today’s times, never
underestimate the nerds. There is an excellent supporting cast with Lawrence
Fishburne, in Morpheus mode, as the trainer, and Mrs. Maisel as the beloved
wife. My only complaint might be the lack of screen time for Mrs. Maisel but
that’s what gets the whole plot moving. A fun watch, really well done.
MVP:
Malek as Charlie the dangerous geek
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