Interesting and atmospheric

Rating: Null/10 (7 January 2012)

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is one of the most cautiously filmed films of 2011. It is tightly woven together, with some incredible editing, cinematography, and set design. It plunges you into the atmosphere of the Cold War days, and has a screenplay worth discussing and really digging into. It's also one of the most interesting films of the year, if only because it has such a carefully-plotted story that requires multiple viewings. I was never once bored by the film, but I didn't really get lost into everything that was happening. I was sort of watching it from a distance, and feel that a rewatch is in order, for very soon as well. But this also makes it stand apart from many other films I have seen this year. The entire cast is great, and Oldman is a strong lead with his carefully-moving eyes and meaningful face expressions. I honestly don't feel as if I can say any more. This is definitely worth watching, but for those wanting to have an easy viewing for once will be disappointed. It's one of those films you respect more than you love, but I think there's plenty worth digging here.