Razor-Sharp! Oldman is Spell-Binding!

Rating: 10/10 (22 February 2012)

Based on the 1974 novel of the same name by by John le Carré, 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' is a Razor-Sharp & Fierce Espionage Flick, that stands out. Terrific Writing, Fabulous Direction & A Spell-Binding Performance by Gary Oldman, take this recent critical & commercial hit to the winning post.
'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' Synopsis: In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6.
'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' kept me engrossed & captivated from start to end. It's a Razor-Sharp, Fierce & Furious Film, that kept me guessing. I wanted to know who the "mole" was & why. I was very much interested in what Smiley was doing, to solve this puzzle, that gets so ugly & ruthless.
Bridget O'Connor & Peter Straughan's Oscar-Nominated Screenplay is Magnificently Grasping. It holds your attention & grabs you completely. Tomas Alfredson's Direction is Fabulous. The Filmmaker has executed this ruthless & furious story, amazingly. Cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema is eye-pleasing. Alberto Iglesias's Oscar-Nominated Music, deserves distinction marks. Art Design is good.
Performance-Wise: Gary Oldman as Smiley, is Spell-Binding, a Performance that has earned the worthy actor his Very 1st Oscar-Nomination for Best Actor. Oldman's portrayal of Smiley, like the film itself, is fierce & unpredictable. Oldman is restrained all through, but the intensity he carries in his eyes, is mesmerizing. Oldman is an actor who commands respect, because he has proved himself Over and Over Again! Colin Firth is efficient, while Tom Hardy & Mark Strong have never been so good. The Great John Hurt leaves a terrific impact. Ciiarán Hinds is impressive. Benedict Cumberbatch & Toby Jones deserve a mention.
On the whole, 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' Is A Must See. This Is Cinema In Its Finest Hour!