Review of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) by Visenya — 28 Jan 2012
No one can really dispute that the acting was fantastic. It is probably some of Gary Oldman's best work, and the entire cast did a great job. The imagery is great as well, and really adds to the setting of the entire movie.
There are quite a few times when the shots say more than any of the character's words do. However, the pacing seemed to hit and miss. Sometimes it rushed ahead and you were sitting on the edge of your seat, and then sometimes it would seem to get lost and you couldn't wait for the scene to be over because it was just dragging on for too long.
This is a movie that most people are going to need to see twice. Its complex and deep, and most people are going to come out of the theater confused about some of the finer points in the conspiracy. I recommend this movie, but any viewer should know that they can't just sit through the movie and trust it to spoon-feed you everything.
You are going to have to think. But if you pay enough attention, you will be rewarded.
This review of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) was written by Visenya on 28 Jan 2012.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has generally received positive reviews.
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