Atomic Blonde (2017)

No one better pick a fight with Charlize Theron. In her latest, she essentially is Double 07 and Ethan Hunt rolled into one. This film is unique in every sense of the word. It has all you want in an action-packed, butt kicking film. This film is kind of like that one lady in a store on black friday in line for something, but someone else wants it too. So she fights that other person.

What makes this film quite one of the year's best action films is essentially-its star. The action as well. But, Theron is an utter boss when it comes to taking down the bad guys. She makes this film not only entertaining to the max, but sexy. She flourishes with beauty and style in this movie.

David Leitch directs an action-packed, kick butt, and overall exciting film. He makes the film look so fresh and original, that you can clearly see on screen. It's refreshing to see original action films- because it's all prior work based films these days.

Aside from the great action in this film, music is also very entertaining in this film as well. Including a score that amps up the film on a new level. Plus, a plethora of songs from the 1980's- the time period of this film.

Other than Theron giving an entertaining performance here, we've got James McAvoy and none than the films bad guys. Seeing McAvoy and the bad guys alongside Theron adds just as much spice to the film.

Viewers for decades have seen action sagas in film. Film sagas like: James Bond and Mission Impossible, have become a milestone for films of this nature. But, it's also nice to see original films of this kind too, that aren't solely based on a prior work.

Rate: B+ 

Director: David Leitch 

Starring: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Toby Jones, Sofia Boutella 

MPAA Rating: R (for sequences of strong violence, language throughout, and some sexuality/nudity) 

Runtime: 1 Hour and 55 Minutes 

Synopsis: Sensual and savage, Lorraine Broughton is the most elite spy in MI6, an agent who's willing to use all of her lethal skills to stay alive during an impossible mission. With the Berlin Wall about to fall, she travels into the heart of the city to retrieve a priceless dossier and take down a ruthless espionage ring. Once there, she teams up with an embedded station chief to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies. 

Photo: Focus Features 

Malawski’s Movie Rating System

A+ = Exceptional, One of a Kind, Masterpiece. Definite award season contender
A= Pure enjoyment, happy feeling. Satisfaction
A- = One to remember. Unforgettable
B+ = Can get a little over the top. But, it makes out as a good film.
B= This film has the potential to be better. Lacks in consistency
B- = Watches occasionally
C+ = Guilty pleasure territory
C= Causes viewer frustration due to lack of depth in the story
D+ = I hated this movie. Some parts were good. Overall, the film was garbage
D= Very few to no good parts about this movie
D- = Minimal qualities of excellence
F= Don’t even bother watching it. It’s that bad.