The whole was less than the sum of the parts

Rating: 6/10 (28 December 2007)

There is lots to like about this movie. The acting was generally very good, particularly the contained intensity of Brioney. Most of the scenes are well constructed, with the exception of the outdoor shots in wartime London  which are a little awkward have feel staged.
The five-minute one shot sequence at Dunkirk would have been a brilliant achievement in a different type of film where it served a purpose (as in Children of Men). In this one it's out of place, self conscience and makes the audience feel the same.
Overall its an enjoyable film that does draw you in and hold your attentions but it fails to leave any lasting impression. "What exactly was the point of that" was my question leaving the cinema.