Thriller for the intelligent mind

Rating: 9/10 (12 January 2012)

I guess its safe to say that, we have somewhat lost a sense of reality after years of being fed by flashy, unreal, over the top spy/ counter-intelligence movies -- that when something so cerebral and real like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy comes along, a lot of people find it hard to comprehend or just plain understand.
For others, I say this is a gem of a movie.Serene, cerebral, high on technical brilliance, high on a wonderful script--filled with subtle peeks into the character's make-up as a person and the thrilling story in itself.
It helps that the movie has employed some of the best British talents in Firth, Strong, Hurt, Oldman, Hinds etc.There is a sense of assured authority in their acting and almost everyone does their parts brilliantly.Personally I was pleased to see Hardy and Cumberbatch. Especially the later, me being a Sherlock fan.
This movie asks you to think.Think not just about who will be that eventual mole, but why and how he did it.And whether the whole concept was as simple as that.The movie requires your undiluted attention and concentration.It might move at a slow pace, for some, but if you make the effort you will be rewarded.
One of the best movies to come out for a long time and Oldman can be proud with his interpretation of Smiley which is almost as good as Alec Guinness's.