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Mission to Paris
Book
It is the late summer of 1938, Europe is about to explode, and the Hollywood film star Fredric Stahl...
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Atomic Blonde (2017) in Movies
Aug 16, 2017
Soundtrack (1 more)
Fight scenes
Style over substance?
This is basically a slightly above average spy film - given the above average rating solely based on the killer soundtrack and great action scenes. Charlize Theron makes a pretty good kick ass action star. However the plot itself is a bit confusing at times, drags quite a lot and seems to have almost been pushed to the background in favour of the stylish music and fight scenes. The basic premise as well is sadly lacking in originality, it's so similar to numerous other spy films just with a cool 80s setting. It does however have a great supporting cast, but James McAvoy has been massively underused in this as he's a fantastic actor and needed more screen time. The ending was alright though, just a shame it took so long to get there.
The Shanghai Factor
Book
An American spy in China. Name: Unknown. Status: Sleeper. He's meant to be laying low, polishing his...
A.O. Scott recommended Spy (2015) in Movies (curated)
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Allied (2016) in Movies
Aug 27, 2017
I wasnt the slightest bit surprised after watching this to find out it was a Robert Zemeckis film. It centres far too much on the romance side and is very lacking in tension, action or suspense. The acting is good but nothing special, and I just found the whole thing a little boring. Could be due to expecting a spy film rather a romantic WWII drama.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2510 KP) rated The Spellman Files (The Spellmans, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
The Spellmans are a family of PIs. That just means they spy on each other as much as their clients. This is an odd little book. Very funny and quirky. Not really a mystery as much as a family study. Worth reading for something different.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-spellman-files-by-lisa-lutz.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-spellman-files-by-lisa-lutz.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Atomic Blonde (2017) in Movies
Dec 21, 2018
Great!
This spy thriller turned out to be great action movie! The acting was superb (Theron was awesome). The cinematography was great and the storyline unfolded beautifully. I also really enjoyed the soundtrack (i'm an eighties guy, so...). The are some great fight scenes and some sexual scenes, as well. Overall this is a great "date night" movie. Really worth a watch!
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Safe House (2012) in Movies
Jan 13, 2020
Good one
With actors like Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds you know this movie is good. Not high budget but filled with action and intrigue. If you like "spy" movies you'll enjoy this one. Good cinematography and a story that unfolds quite well. Some parts were a little predictable, but it still keeps the interest. It's an older movie but very endearing. Worth a watch.
The Americans Podcast
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Go deeper inside the world of FX's 1980s spy drama. Join host June Thomas every week after the show...