Not What You Expect But a Decent Movie Nonetheless

Rating: 7/10 (3 April 2012)

After watching the trailer for the movie, I was expecting a movie that makes you sit on the edge of your seat as you wait in anticipation of the next scene. In reality, the movie doesn't have any cliffhanger moments where you simply can't stop watching. I was also expecting an action heavy movie like the James Bond and Jason Bourne once but I think a gun is only shot twice and no hand to hand combat. This is the type of movie that communicates vital information through small clues so you have to pay close attention to every scene. Even then, it's hard to figure out what's happening at times until you take a few seconds to think.
Story (2.4/3.0): The story really makes you think about what's going on as it plays. There are so many small clues that you have to catch to understand the movie. Make sure to watch it with subtitles on if possible or else you might miss something due to the heavy British accent.
Acting (1.5/3.0): Gary Oldman received so much hype over his role in this movie but I really didn't think it was anything truly special. He spends most of the movie in stone-faced contemplation but he does do a good job of communicating the inner struggles that his character goes through. Colin Firth is in the movie as well but his acting is subpar compared to his role in "The King's Speech."
Cinematography (1.6/2.0): The movie definitely feels like the Cold War era. A lot of gray and rain.
Music (0.8/1.0): The music fits well with the movie. The music is perhaps the only suspenseful thing about the movie.
Rewatchability (0.8/10): I definitely want to watch the movie again to catch any additional clues and to verify some of my ideas about the plot. Of course, if you're looking for a quick thrill in an action movie, I wouldn't suggest watching the movie at all because it will put you to sleep.
Total 7.3/10.0