Atomic Blonde

Atomic Blonde follows the story of an undercover MI6 agent, Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron), who goes on a mission in Berlin during the Cold War to retrieve a missing list of undercover agents.

It’s an overall stylish film. Leitch drenches the film in neon lighting and 80s synth beats. Paired with a striking colour palette, Charlize Theron is stunning and completely in her element as the lethal agent. The fight sequences are exquisitely choreographed.

Unfortunately, all these are buried under an uninteresting and convoluted plot, muddled in references to forgettable details and characters. The main narrative is also punctuated with interrogation scenes which only adds more confusion. By the time we get to the third act, you don’t even remember what they are fighting about.

Atomic Blonde features a mesmerizing performance from Charlize Theron. You just wish the writing would catch up with her speed.

(Originally posted on 30 July 2017 @projectunwrapped)