An all-star action movie from one of the biggest action stars of all time is making waves on an unexpected streaming platform.Atomic Blonde, which starsCharlize Theron,John Goodman, andEddie Marsan, has claimed the #6 spot in Freevee’s top 10. Freevee is Prime Video’s free streaming extension service, which allows unpaid users to watch certain projects for free with ads.Atomic Blondefollows an undercover MI6 agent who is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents. In addition to Theron, Goodman, and Marsan,Atomic Blondealso starsJames McAvoy,Toby Jones, andBill Skarsgård, and currently sits at a strong 79% score from critics and a 64% rating from general audiences onRotten Tomatoes.
Atomic Blondewas written byKurt Johnstad, and based on the Oni Press graphic novel seriesThe Coldest CitybySam HartandAntony Johnston. Johnstad is best known for his work writing300, theZack Snyder-directed period piece detailing the story of the 300 Spartans who fought the Persian army at Thermopylae.Atomic Blondewas helmed byDavid Leitch, who is best known for directingDwayne JohnsonandJason Stathamin theFast & Furiousspin-off,Hobbs and Shaw, and also directingBullet Train, the action comedy starringBrad PittandAaron Taylor-Johnson. Leitch most recently directedThe Fall Guy, the action-centered com-com starringRyan GoslingandEmily Blunt, that has beendominating the Peacock streaming chartsfor the last several weeks.
What Has Charlize Theron Been in Lately?
Theron is an Oscar-winning actor for her work inMonster, the 2003 true-crime film fromPatty Jenkins, but she has solidified herself as one of the biggest action stars in the world over the last 20 years. Some of her most famous work came from playing Furiosa inMad Max: Fury Road, before she handed over the role toAnya Taylor-Joyto play a younger version of the character in the prequel film,Furiosa. She also has played Cipher in severalFast & Furiousmovies, and recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Strange’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) lover Clea, who appeared in theDoctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madnesspost-credit scene.
Atomic Blondestars Charlize Theron and James McAvoy and was written by Kurt Johnstad and directed byDavid Leitch. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchAtomic Blonde, now streaming on Freevee.
Atomic Blonde
An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents.
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