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seithscott
Really dark and brutal take on the spy genre. Probably much truer than other spy movies.stexdo
Super cinematography and it kept me on the edge of my seat for its entirety. Great movie!heat_
This title can be counted as one of the top movies of the genre. Such delicate cinematographic work adds so much to the plot. Wasn't on my list at all but I would recommend to anyone without any hassle.DisneyStitch
Very well acted, a little twisty and turny which guarantees multiple viewings. Compared to the action-packed spy thrillers of the modern era this movie feels like child's play but it is a superb film. It's somewhat common knowledge that most spy work occurs in the shadows and without much excitement, this dark film captures that.brokenface
Well made and acted, with a stifling cold war atmosphere, but the plot is much easier to digest in book form. Definitely recommend reading it first.Siskoid
The Spy Who Came in From the Cold is another John Le Carré story about a stony-visaged agent, this one played by Richard Burton, who must appear to defect to the Soviet side as part of an elaborate ruse of which even he's not entirely informed. An austere, slow film, it really did try my patience, though I respect its spare use of music and sound to create suspense and shock its audience. But as a plot, you're all at once wondering what the heck is going on AND are told what's going to happen before it actually unfolds. It's a strange state to be placed in, but it's what happens when the lead is so non-verbal and no one tries to catch you up mid-stream. I can see this is a film classic, and I think it'll play better on second, third, etc. viewings, but it's not exactly "entertaining", at least until the third act (even if Burton's romance with Claire Bloom has some wit to it).aussieflickfan
Too depressing - believable, well acted by Burton before he took the easy road, but not much else.