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COLD WAR

Today's film was

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011)

A NYTimes Critics' Pick.

Gary Oldman, Toby Jones, Colin Firth, John Hurt and other familiar British actors. Tom Hardy. Mmmmm.

John le Carré's famous concoction.

This was done in a teevee series in something like ten episodes. Today we did it in just a little over two hours. Rich production, fast cuts, a glimpse here and a glimpse there. Telling. It sticks to the ribs so that when we get to the end it is really the end and all ends tied.

Skillful.

The color is wonderful. Beige. Thrilling without a chase, a car wreck or even much in the way of violence. Well, cancel that. There is plenty but it is fast and sure.

I would be happy to see it again anytime. A 4 out of Netflix5.

Great trailer but misleading as hell.

Labels: best films, films