Excellent movie

Rating: 8/10 (2 August 2015)

I have not read the book. The only reason I watched this movies, was the three lead actors. And I am big fan of both Hardy and Oldman. Having said, I was really thrilled with the movie.
The characters are played naturally by the actors and captured the pain and frustration they were going through. It also depicts the horrors of Soviet era; and how people were forced to toe the party line. Even when they knew the truth was something else totally. The fact that the film is banded in Russia says more than required.
Anyways back to the film. Tom Hardy, plays the character to the bone. Rapace is equally good. Even with more than 2 hours, it feels some of the portions are little rushed. But that what happens when you are try to adapt a book into screenplay.
If you are looking for thriller and suspense, go watch this movie.