Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Movie Review

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Click to look into! >> Read More... is an espionage thriller directed by Tomas Alfredson. Bridget O’Connor and Peter Straughan have co-written the script for this film. The film is based on a 1974 novel of the same name by John Le Carre.    Tim Bevan Timothy John Bevan is the co-chairman of Working T >> Read More... , Eric Fellner Eric Fellner is an English film producer. He was b >> Read More... , Robyn Slovo, and Peter Morgan have co-produced this film. This film is distributed under the banner of StudioCanal. Hoyte van Hoytema is the cinematographer, while Dino Jonsater is the editor of this film. This film stars Gary Oldman One of the most respected actors in Hollywood. Kno >> Read More... in the lead. The supporting cast of this film includes Kathy Burke, Benedict Cumberbatch Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born in L >> Read More... , David Dencik, Colin Firth He is well-conceived as a genius actor that can re >> Read More... , Stephen Graham, Tom Hardy Starring in everything from Peaky Blinders to The >> Read More... , Ciarán Hinds, John Hurt John Vincent Hurt, is an actor who was born on 22n >> Read More... , Toby Jones Born on 7thSept, 1966, Toby Edward Heslewood Jones >> Read More... , Simon McBurney, Mark Strong Mark Strong is a well-known television and film ac >> Read More... , etc. The film got a theatrical release on 16 September 2011.

Plot

In the early 70s, a botched operation leads to the resignation of Control, the head of British Intelligence. George Smiley, forced into retirement, is brought back at the behest of a government official, who believes that George may have some answers to the identity of the mole who caused it all. Will George take this case up?

Star Performances

This is not just a film, but an acting powerhouse. With people like Gary Oldman, Toby Jones, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Strong, and Tom Hardy to name a few, the movie is anything but deficient in acting.

Hoyte van Hoytema as the cinematographer takes a step ahead with his innovative use of the camera, strongly supported by editor Dino Jonsater's use of stylized nuances.

Analysis

‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ is almost a handbook of how the world of espionage runs. As such, adapting it for the silver screen was far from a cakewalk. However, director Tomas Alderson does a surprisingly good job with the film adaptation of the same.

From exquisite camerawork to slick editing and impeccable performances, you name it, and this movie has it. Initially, you might be confused by the storytelling approach of this film. But if you are ready to invest your time in the same, you will be more than satisfied.

This film is literally the who’s who of English acting. From John Hurt to the lead protagonist Gary Oldman, everybody strikes a remarkable presence in whatever space they have been offered on screen. Some of the standout performers include Mark Strong, Gary Oldman, Tom Hardy, and Colin Firth.

There are very flaws, except those with the pace and the approach. However, they are negligible in comparison to what the film overall offers. It is a proper espionage movie, minus any opulence, associated with that from the ‘Bond franchise.’

What's There?

• Impressive camerawork, with solid editing
• Great direction by Tomas Alderson
• Great performances by the ensemble cast, especially Gary Oldman

What's Not There?

• Minor glitches in editing

Verdict

‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ is a no-nonsense espionage thriller that sticks to its core issues. It does not meander anywhere, and the acting performances are just phenomenal. If you are a fan of spy dramas, you cannot afford to miss this!