There's no artistic pretence to "The Amateur," which hasn't so much been directed as assembled... It’s not so different than other movies, after all, and that’s OK.

It's quite adept... A tribute to "nerd power."

The Amateur is a frustratingly old-school thriller in which the most modern element is not the top-notch computer hacking that's crucial to its plotline, but focusing its story of a "wife guy."

The Amateur is an action-fuelled ride that sustains a good level of suspense but lacks a satisfying punch in its final act. It’s also hard to believe that the lead, Charles, wouldn’t have achieved his aim with all the knowledge and tools at his disposal.