Review of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) by Daniel K — 03 Sep 2007
At a time when Sean Connery was popular as James Bond, Richard Burton was a different kind of spy as Alec Leamas in "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold", based on John le Carré's novel. The film has a darker atmosphere in contrast to Bond films, aided by Sol Kaplan's appropriate score. Richard Burton is perfect and memorable as the jaded spy Alec Leamas. Claire Bloom also has a good turn as Nan Perry and Oskar Werner is notable as Fiedler. The supporting cast is equally as solid.
Those looking for a spy thriller with a high amount of action scenes will be sorely disappointed. This film builds up a thoughtful Cold War spy story over time and opts for characterization and intrigue over action scenes, which may lead some viewers to find it slow-paced. However, I was very satisfied with the plot developments and clever resolution of the film's intrigue. Some people may find the film's final moments unwelcome, but I thought it fit with the tone of the film.
This review of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) was written by Daniel K on 03 Sep 2007.
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold has generally received very positive reviews.
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