Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

A classic spy tale - this is a slow developing movie. This does not make it a *bad* movie, but you should know right up front there aren't any explosions, car chases or grand fight scenes, like we have come to expect in today's "spy" movies. This is the classic spy movie set in 1970s England - shot in such a way that when the first shot comes on screen, you might actually question if you came to a new movie, or if this was re-released to the big screen.

What you will get from this movie is some amazing acting from everyone involved. There is not a weak link in this when it comes to the performances of the cast - they are all riveting. And it's fun to see them in the 70s styles to be honest - the 70s were nicers to some of them than others (Benedict Cumberbatch especially, although the eye candy for me was once again Tom Hardy.)

Slow moving the story might be, but it's enthralling nonetheless - by the end of the movie you should be leaning forward in you seat in anticipation of the big reveal of the identidity of the double agent. But all in all you have to be in the right frame of mind to watch this movie - it's not an easy piece of fluff to be watched to unwind. But if you want to watch something that keeps you guessing, and unwinds slowly and carefully - it's worth a watch