Universal Pictures has unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming actionerAtomic Blonde, and boy does this thing look brutal. Directed byJohn Wickco-directorDavid Leitch—whose next project is helmingDeadpool 2—the film starsCharlize Theronas a lethal MI6 assassin who is sent to Berlin to deliver a dossier, only to become caught up in a web of espionage and intrigue that’s as complex as it is deadly.
This new trailer is impeccably crafted, using a couple of perfectly selected popular tracks to drum along the action. I’ll say this:Atomic Blondeat leastlooksstunning, as Leitch and cinematographerJonathan Selahave done a terrific job of putting together a cool, stylish aesthetic that accentuates the beauty of the stunt work here. Indeed,some of the reviewsout of the film’s SXSW were mixed, singling out a “style over substance” problem, but I’m mighty curious to check this thing out myself.LucyandMad Max: Fury Roadproved well and good that audienceswillturn up for a female-driven action movie, so here’s hopingAtomic Blondekeeps that trend going.
Check out the newAtomic Blondetrailer below. The film also starsSofia Boutella,James McAvoy,John Goodman,Eddie Marsan, andToby Jones.Atomic Blondeopens in theaters on July 28th.
Here’s the official synopsis forAtomic Blonde:
Oscar® winner Charlize Theron explodes into summer in Atomic Blonde, a breakneck action-thriller that follows MI6’s most lethal assassin through a ticking time bomb of a city simmering with revolution and double-crossing hives of traitors.
The crown jewel of Her Majesty’s Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies.
A blistering blend of sleek action, gritty sexuality and dazzling style, Atomic Blonde is directed by David Leitch (John Wick, upcoming Deadpool 2). Also starring John Goodman, Til Schweiger, Eddie Marsan, Sofia Boutella and Toby Jones, the film is based on the Oni Press graphic novel “The Coldest City,” by Antony Johnston & illustrator Sam Hart. Kurt Johnstad (300) wrote the screenplay.
