Tinker, Tailor, Soldier... Not enough Spy

Rating: 6/10 (22 February 2012)

This movie adaptation of John Le Carre's classic novel is an average spy movie. Gary Oldman inscrutably plays the role of a semi-retired MI6 spy rehired to uncover a mole in the Circus, ably assisted by Cumberbatch (our TV Sherlock). There are many other great actors in the movie, but their roles are quite small and forgettable (except Firth, who leaves some impression).
The screenplay is good enough, but is quite emotionless and doesn't get you much involved. It's quite slow and unexciting for a spy movie. Even the characters feel a little less developed.
This movie by Tomas Alfredson is a good attempt, but it's not as good as his 'Let The Right One In'.
If you're expecting gadgets, thrills, car-chases & fight scenes, you'll be disappointed. It's not a bad movie. It's watchable if you're looking for a spy movie with a different feel. And it's mainly the acting & background score which keeps you from getting bored.