“Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy” weaves a tangled web of espionage and integer as a team of British intelligence is put under the microscope in hopes of tracking down the mole.
Lead by the retiree M. Smiley (Gary Oldman), the information he receives could change the world.
The film was directed by Thomas Alfreson, a swedish director with an amazing reptitor, and abduction of the book “Tinker, Tailor, Solider, spy” written by John le Carre.
The film is lead by an all start cast of British thespians such as Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Gary Oldman and Tom Hardy.
The setting is 1973 and the British intelligence wants a leg up on spying on the soviets, operation “Witchcraft” was just that.
Backed by a top-secret informant, things take a turn for the bad when a rendezvous goes wrong and a member of the British intelligence is killed.
As smiley (Oldman) begins to unearth the secrets surrounding and shrouding the team, memories of his past encounters with each member of the team sets the stage.
The film didn’t run too long in length but for someone who wasn’t interested in the movie some scenes could go on.
The cinematography depicts the 1970’s look very well; Spot on, if you will.
Some of the shoots on the actors who were giving monologues were odd at times, and a bit silly.
The actors themselves gave a stand-up performance, as with seasoned vets are expected to give.
Tom Hardy brings his “A” game; you can see him later this year in The Dark Knight sequel directed by Christopher Noland.
“Tinker, Tailor, solider, spy” might be difficult to keep up with, between the flash backs and the present time.
The intricacy of the story itself is also difficult to follow along. This film is one to be paid attention to, settle clues are given throughout the film to revel the mole; also the undertone of the overall movie, if watch closely, will be a big tip off.
All in all this film is entertaining and a delight to see if you appreciate a good espionage film. I bit difficult to follow along in the beginning but picks up very quickly. 7 stars