About halfway through “Atomic Blonde,” our heroine, MI6 super-agent Lorraine Broughton (Charlize Theron) is suddenly faced with getting her wounded informant “Spyglass” (Eddie Marsan) to safety. They’re caught in the middle of a crowded Berlin protest march and a sniper is trained on them from a window somewhere high above the street. Ducking into the […]
Dagger Movie Night: “Trance” — A Heist-Thriller with a Convoluted and Unbelievable Story
At its simplest, this is a heist-thriller revolving around a largely convoluted and unbelievable story. A complex interweaving of elements and some audience misdirection that manages to keep the viewer from noticing the unrealistic premise. Yet it still works as an enjoyable experience—but one that will leave you with a low-grade migraine from trying to […]
