Sublime

Rating: 10/10 (18 October 2012)

This film really is my cup of tea. I loved the acting, I loved the pace, I loved the story, in short it was, for me, 2 hours 7 minutes of cinema heaven! That said, I can see it's not for everyone.
I did not catch the BBC TV series, and have not read the book but, I had no difficulty with the plot. The understated direction and lack of Jason Bourne style action was refreshing and undoubtedly a lot closer to real-life espionage. Another reviewer described the pace as "glacial", that's probably fair but, a glacier is one of the most powerful and majestic forces of nature, you just need a bit of patience to see the massive impact it can have.
If you're an action-film-only fan then best not bother with this one. - though, if you already have, don't be too harsh (like saying nobody should ever watch it) but, instead, try and appreciate there are horses for courses. Personally I have time for both Smiley AND Bourne but Smiley is just a bit more my style.