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Atomic Blonde - (2017 movie)

2018-04-13

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2406566/
https://www.uphe.com/movies/atomic-blonde

As a commentary on Edward Snowden or WikiLeaks or some such, a list, that somehow exists, is out in the clear and being hunted by various spies.

It would have made a huge difference had this not been portrayed as a flashback/debriefing. Because of this complete failure in storytelling, there was no sense of risk at all; an important part of a spy movie like this.

Based on The Coldest City - (2012 comic), by Antony Johnston

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Kingsman - The Golden Circle - (2017 movie)

2018-01-15

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4649466/
https://www.foxmovies.com/movies/kingsman-the-golden-circle

A superspy agency suffers apocalyptic disaster as a precursor to a global hostage act.

A-list actors join to demonstrate their irrelevancy. This is a mildly amusing movie.. but with a lack of comedy and uninteresting action, it's not recommended.

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The Man with One Red Shoe - (1985 movie)

2017-09-28

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089543/

As part of a delaying tactic for an internal power struggle at the Central Intelligence Agency, an everyman is pointed out as a pawn to be followed as a delaying tactic.

A fantastic, classic, movie. It's simple and with a light tone. I don't think it's particularly recommendable now, but I still like it.

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - (2011 movie)

2017-08-25

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340800/
~~https://www.tinker-tailor-soldier-spy.com/~~

Something something Hungary something mole.

An incredibly slow and boring movie.

based on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - (1974 book), by John le Carré

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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - (2013 show)

2016-11-17

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2364582/
https://abc.com/shows/marvels-agents-of-shield
FIXME - link an archive: marvel.com/tv/show/190/marvels_agents_of_shield

Agents with a formerly-secret worldwide law-enforcement organization work to safeguard the world from the lesser challenges now too-frequent for superheroes alone.

Good enough, although so far it's one of these episodic shows which has a new problem every episode.

I watched three episodes and liked it, but I took a long break and watched a fourth and couldn't figure anything out or get interested again. I can't recommend this except for those who are heavily hooked on those first few episodes and who intend to properly binge-watch it all.

S.H.I.E.L.D. - Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics Division

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Criminal - (2016 movie)

2016-10-09

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3014866/
https://web.archive.org/web/20180817041557/http://www.criminal.movie/

Desperate for intelligence, a brutal killer is implanted with the memories of a dead operative.

A surprisingly good movie. While not wholly original, it's a good mix of interesting elements. This isn't really a spy movie, and has a surprisingly strong emphasis on characters.

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Agent Hamilton - But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter (2012)

2016-09-16

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1856047/
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An agent's god-daughter is kidnapped under political circumstances, and complexities necessitate him forming his own team to rescue her.

Quite a good movie. Excellent pacing and music.

Properly titled Agent Hamilton: But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter
Follows from Hamilton - In the Interest of the Nation (2012)[doesn't exist]
- I hear this is meant to be a trilogy, but I don't see a third movie.

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The Bourne Supremacy - (2004 movie)

2016-09-15

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372183/

A brainwashed CIA assassin who tried to retire-hide in India with his commonlaw-wife gets pulled into a mystery and stuff when she is killed in an attempt to frame him.

More of the same. Forgettable. It's not worth continuing this series.

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The Bourne Identity - (2002 movie)

2016-09-15

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0258463/

A man is fished from the sea and has no memory. He is on the run, but he can use a gun, and a little martial arts like Bruce Lee.

Long and drawn out, with a plot that doesn't even remotely begin to make any sense whatsoever until the movie is basically over.

Brings nothing to the table. I think this was successful not because it's any good but because it was shown during a drought of movies in this genre-ballpark.

Honest Trailers - The Bourne Trilogy
See also .. I can't remember

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Hamilton - In the Interest of the Nation - (2012 movie)

2016-09-12

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1856014/
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A Swedish intelligence agent tracks a missing shipment of arms, uncovering a link to a mercenary organization.

Exceptional. This is not Jame Bond-style, but is a proper adult movie.

Properly titled Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation
The Swedish title is Hamilton: I nationens intresse
Follows with //Agent Hamilton - But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter (2012)
- I hear this is meant to be a trilogy, but I don't see a third movie.

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All posts tagged spies

Atomic Blonde - (2017 movie)

Kingsman - The Golden Circle - (2017 movie)

The Man with One Red Shoe - (1985 movie)

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - (2011 movie)

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - (2013 show)

Criminal - (2016 movie)

Agent Hamilton - But Not If It Concerns Your Daughter (2012)

The Bourne Supremacy - (2004 movie)

The Bourne Identity - (2002 movie)

Hamilton - In the Interest of the Nation - (2012 movie)

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