Review of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) by David T — 05 Feb 2008
Certainly one of Burton's best performances, and that not just because of his on-screen drinking habit. At times, his eyes could kill - so fitting is his portrayal of a higher-rank spy on a mission during the days of the Cold War, when the West was West, and the East.
.. umm... East. You know. Although the plot keeps on draggin a bit and even though some of the scenes get slightly too talky and repetitious, Ritt and his crew masterfully avoided a tendency towards boredom with a collection of neat shots - be it steady or moving.
Stark black&white photography get the best of an ugly European setting, especially what looks like East Germany. And the term "switching sides" never had a better depiction on screen than in this classic.
This review of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) was written by David T on 05 Feb 2008.
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold has generally received very positive reviews.
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