Atomic Blonde

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)

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. (21/01/2018)

A statuesque Charlize Theron, the Cold War coming to a head, a neo-retro look, atmospheric Berlin, lesbian romance, secret services... all this and more in Antony Johnston's adaptation of the comic "The Coldest City." This is the first movie to have an 1980s soundtrack and it’s about James Bond in skirts. That floored me. (15/08/2017)

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. (05/08/2017)

Even when you have one of the best action sequences (and I'm toying with the idea that it might be the very best) ever filmed, you have to have something else to go with it, and Atomic Blonde fits that bill sufficiently. At least for those who are still unapologetically fulfilled by the aesthetic of a broken body in an expensive dress, with a glass of vodka and a cigarette in the corner of her mouth. (28/10/2017)