If an action-thriller movie set in the world of spies and global intelligence networks draws frequent comparisons to the Jason Bourne movies, it’s certainly not a bad thing. That was the case for “The Amateur,” which landed in theaters last spring and took such clear inspiration from the Bourne series that it almost felt like a forgotten sixth entry.
It doesn’t quite match the quality of the original Bourne trilogy, but it’s a real cut above the following two installments (2012’s “The Bourne Legacy” and 2016’s “Jason Bourne”). Starring Oscar-winning Rami Malek, also known for his role in TV’s “Mr. Robot,” and with a compelling globe-trotting story centered on a quest for revenge, it’s a worthwhile watch.
