Gary Oldman is brought back into Britain's intelligence service to establish the identity of a mole believed to be imbedded in the organisation. The delicate task is complicated by the likelihood that potential suspects are probably amongst the team of which he had previously been a member.
Slow to start, this film develops into a terrific drama the deeper Oldman delves into the matter. His is a grand performance, a standout in an ensemble of superb British actors.
You have to pay attention but your reward is a cracking 'cold war' yarn.
I read a few of Le Carré's Smiley books when I was younger. I don't remember if I read this one, though. Damn memory.
ReplyDeleteYes wcs, I had read the book years earlier but had no real recollection. At least that meant I didn't know 'who dun it' in the movie until the final reveal.
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