Review of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) by Luca D — 22 Nov 2012

This movie has as little to do with the original book as the most recent movie version of " solaris " has to do with the S. Lem original story.

This review of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) was written by Luca D on 22 Nov 2012.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has generally received positive reviews.

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