Dull in every sense

Rating: 2/10 (9 January 2012)

I was excited to see this movie because the buzz was positive, the book was very popular and Le Carre has a great reputation as a writer. I was very disappointed and walked out before the film ended.
It is filmed in dark, washed out, nearly sepia colors (to give the effect of a dreary Cold-War world atmosphere). The scenery is "standard" spy movie fair (not the James Bond type). Many scenes are obviously shot in a set (not very well).
I could have forgiven the visual flaws if the dialog was compelling. Alas, it was not. The characters were flat and their dialog was boring. I was fully aware that Oldman was acting throughout the film. In fact, all of the characters had the same forced delivery.
Finally, the story line is so convoluted it is unintelligible. I'm into twisty plots but this is too much. If the visual impression and acting were fixed, I would still have been bored by the story line.
Sorry to be a bummer, but you have been warned. Don't waste the ticket price on this over-hyped, poorly directed mess.