SXSW 2017 | The R-Rated ‘Atomic Blonde’ Trailer Hits, and Hits Hard

A few days ago we got a tantalizingly short sneak peak at Atomic Blonde, the new action-thriller from director David Leitch (John WickDeadpool 2) that stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road) as a Cold War spy punching and kicking her way through Berlin. Those two videos were stylish teases but, like the best teases, left us wanting more.

Movie lovers attending this weekend’s SXSW Film Festival will get to watch the film several months early when it makes its debut this week. Unfortunately, most audiences will have to wait until July 28 to get a good look at Atomic Blonde. But at least you’ve got this newly-released R-rated trailer to keep you company. It opens with an extended one-shot fight sequence and segues into sex, comedy and a heck of a lot more violence.

Check out the restricted trailer for Atomic Blonde below, and come back throughout the weekend for more awesome news and reviews from SXSW 2017!

From the Press Release:

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.

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William Bibbiani (everyone calls him ‘Bibbs’) is Crave’s film content editor and critic. You can hear him every week on The B-Movies Podcast and Canceled Too Soon, and watch him on the weekly YouTube series What the Flick. Follow his rantings on Twitter at @WilliamBibbiani.

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