The Courier (2019) – One Delivery, One Deadly Secret

“Trapped beneath the city, one woman fights to outrun fate—and the killers sent to silence her.” 

The Courier (2019) races onto the screen as a high-octane action thriller that thrusts its lone heroine into a deadly urban battleground. Directed by Zackary Adler, the film blends sleek motorcycle chases, brutal close-quarters combat, and a relentless pace, carried by Olga Kurylenko’s fierce, physical performance.

The story unfolds in London, where an enigmatic courier (Olga Kurylenko) zips through city streets delivering packages without questions asked. Her routine explodes into chaos when she unknowingly delivers a parcel rigged to assassinate Nick Murch (Amit Shah), the sole witness set to testify against ruthless crime lord Ezekiel Mannings (Gary Oldman). Surviving the attack, Nick finds himself trapped in an underground parking garage alongside the courier, now marked for death by Mannings’ private army.

As assassins swarm the labyrinthine garage, the courier deploys her exceptional combat skills to protect Nick. The film’s setting—a single, claustrophobic location—is used to full effect, transforming concrete pillars, elevators, and even parked cars into weapons or shields in fast-paced battles.

Olga Kurylenko dominates the screen, channeling both vulnerability and lethal precision. Her character remains largely mysterious—no backstory, no name—which adds to her cold efficiency and unpredictable nature. Amit Shah provides solid support as the terrified but determined Nick, while Gary Oldman, though appearing mainly through video calls, delivers an over-the-top villainous performance with his trademark charisma.

Visually, The Courier maintains a slick, neon-lit aesthetic, heightening the urban grit and tension. Although the narrative occasionally leans on genre clichés, the film’s brisk runtime and kinetic energy keep the adrenaline pumping.

While it doesn’t reinvent the action genre, The Courier (2019) succeeds as a tight, satisfying thrill ride. It’s a showcase for Kurylenko’s physicality and presence, proving she can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with modern action heroes—and leave a trail of bodies in her wake.