Atomic Blonde - (2017 movie)

2018-04-13

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2406566/
https://web.archive.org/web/20200527165344/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.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/kingsman-the-golden-circle ^[ 1 ] was 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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^ 1	was https://www.foxmovies.com/movies/kingsman-the-golden-circle

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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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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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To Trap a Spy - (1964 movie)

2016-01-06

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061098/

A non-secret organization learns of an assassination plot against the delegation of a new country, and brings on board the ex-girlfriend of the man in charge to save them.

Good enough to spark my interest in these old cheezy spy movies and shows.

This is the film which was expanded from the pilot episode for the series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - (1964 show).
Shot in 4:3

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Atomic Blonde - (2017 movie)

Kingsman - The Golden Circle - (2017 movie)

Footnotes

The Man with One Red Shoe - (1985 movie)

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - (2011 movie)

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)

To Trap a Spy - (1964 movie)

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