This movie was very entertaining, Rami is a great actor, his character is very intriguing. It is one of those movies, that will have you sucked in as soon as scene one starts.

While the film’s execution seems expert on the surface, the internal narrative design is unfortunately ham-handed and woefully dull.

Katie Walsh

The Seattle Times

Malek’s icy performance does little to endear the viewer to Charlie, while his ultra-tactile relationship with his wife – presented in gauzy flashbacks – never feels entirely authentic.

Just when movie theaters don’t need another one, The Amateur comes along to join the roster of 2025 releases that lack the knack, the juice and exciting reasons for theatergoers to theater-go.

Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune