Atomic Blonde

An excess of style sometimes paradoxically results in the absence of style. The film is so saturated with neon EBM fetishism and a fondness of looking at a heroine who is so cold that we can't fully sympathize with her, meaning that it eventually falls apart into a chain of badly connected scenes. A simple story told in a senselessly awkward and ineffective way, and thereby all the pleasure ultimately comes from the little things. And there are about ten minutes of them in the two-hour runtime. I wouldn't even accept that from Dederon. (04/08/2017)

Little was missing for me to be absolutely thrilled. I finally got to see a full-fledged action movie again, complete with a cool retro atmosphere of divided Berlin and an even better 80s soundtrack. As usual, I had a problem with the fact that the difference in weight had no effect on the fighting and the incredible stamina of everyone involved, but other than that, I have no major complaints. I had a really good time. (20/01/2018)

Basically, I completely agree with what Ruprechtos wrote: Leitch knows how to put together and shoot creative action sequences and deliver a decent retro feel, but he can't develop the spy plot in a way that surprises the viewer or piques their curiosity. If it wasn't for the very hot Charlize, it’d be a very big dud with one physically exhausting action scene without editing that stands out as the only really bright element, even if it doesn't quite fit the established style – at least the lesbian scene still stands out. That's damn little from the director of the second Deadpool. (07/01/2018)

Willpower alone holds it together, but thanks to Charlize it works. That woman has character, whether verbally destroying McAvoy or licking Sophie “The Mummy" Boutella. Well-planned action, even if a little less ferocious than in Wick and it seems the best uncut scene of the year. The comic-book style also suits the genre of espionage. A shame that the director didn’t stick it together better. I look forward to visiting Berlin. (04/08/2017)

Action goddess Charlize Theron in a spy action thriller. If I were to compare this film to John Wick, Wick is obviously closer to my heart, Atomic Blonde slightly lacks drive and the plot isn't entertaining and gripping enough to glue the viewer to their seat, yet there are scenes that will make me remember it. Definitely worth mentioning are the fights, of which there are quite a few and all of them are properly gritty and perfectly shot (the highlight being a 10 minute action scene in a building culminating in a car chase that had the whole cinema holding their breath). Also nice, especially for men, is Sofia Boutella, who has a passionate fling with Charlize Theron, seeing two beautiful actresses in bed will please any film fan. All in all, an enjoyable action ride that slightly lacks pace and disappoints with a weaker script, but the action makes it definitely worth seeing. 75% (13/08/2017)