Review of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) by Marjie P — 26 Jul 2012

Soporific, despite the perfect costumes and Seventies mood set by the desaturated photography.

This review of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) was written by Marjie P on 26 Jul 2012.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy has generally received positive reviews.

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