tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post5764732899988012508..comments2024-03-28T23:58:53.147+11:00Comments on The Film Emporium: New Release Review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Tomas Alfredson, 2011)Andy Bucklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-88072474327381850322012-01-20T10:36:05.910+11:002012-01-20T10:36:05.910+11:00@ Aziza - I understood everything, but I was tired...@ Aziza - I understood everything, but I was tired when I watched it. Can't wait to check it out again. I loved the complexity of the storytelling, and the pace (the melting together of the images). I will definitely check it out. He was excellent in this.<br /><br />@ Dan - Yeah, originally the novel had been adapted into a miniseries - which i believe is quite slow going. Sometimes viewers need the time to absorb what they are seeing, but there is never a dull moment here - and I think the extraordinary production design, and fantastic performances lift this above most of the other films I saw last year.<br /><br />@ Nikhat - Yeah, that is a feature that was a little problematic, and I also did think the film's end was a bit underwhelming. But watching it less tired, I do think I will appreciate it's subtlety more.<br /><br />@ Niels - I think you will dig it. I am a sucker for those sort of films too - and this one is much quieter and more reserved than most - but that's what makes it so damn refreshing. Thanks for reading.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-73851113567529972902012-01-20T10:23:48.095+11:002012-01-20T10:23:48.095+11:00@ Stevee - I think Clooney is locked for a nominat...@ Stevee - I think Clooney is locked for a nomination, and I liked his work, but I do think Oldman (and Fassbender - I saw Shame last night) deserve to be in consideration. Assuming Leo has dropped out of contention - then Oldman, Fassbender and Shannon will likely make up two of the spots. As for the film, it is dense, but not indecipherable. By remaining alert and paying attention, not difficult to do in a cinema, it all makes sense. I think you will find it rewarding. It is also some of the best technical work I have seen this year - The cinematography, editing, score, art direction and costumes brilliantly recreates the period - and this claustrophobic sense of unease.Andy Bucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655573933693289124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-50495315990610588312012-01-20T04:41:24.477+11:002012-01-20T04:41:24.477+11:00This is one I must watch it seems. Gary Oldman is ...This is one I must watch it seems. Gary Oldman is one of my favorite actors and this film just appears to be perfect for him. <br /><br />I have been hearing very similar things about the difficulty to follow the plot, which is infused with multiple twists and turns, not to mention a lot of different characters, timelines and back-stories. I'm a sucker for these types of conspiracy-driven films and will certainly give it a watch very soon. <br /><br />NielsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-80564439979101314122012-01-18T17:00:11.983+11:002012-01-18T17:00:11.983+11:00I completely agree on the meticulous attention giv...I completely agree on the meticulous attention given to detail in the film. Along with Oldman's performance, that for me was the best part of the film.<br />My biggest problem with the film was how distant I felt from the characters. I just had no feelings towards them... they were just there. And yes, the final reveal was a bit meh.<br />Also agreeing with Aziza- watch Sherlock!!Nikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-91329093914294027152012-01-18T15:44:47.269+11:002012-01-18T15:44:47.269+11:00With so much information being thrown at us, I wis...With so much information being thrown at us, I wish that there was much more time for all of it to just sink in but I liked the fact that the film made you pay attention to every little detail as this story just kept building and building. Everybody here in this cast is great too, especially Oldman who perfectly brings this flick together. Good review Andy, as always my friend.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-91977508403071859782012-01-18T13:07:10.899+11:002012-01-18T13:07:10.899+11:00I really liked TTSS, too! Some say it might get co...I really liked TTSS, too! Some say it might get confusing and it is boring, but I understood everything and I thought the pace was fine- not the best or the fastest, but still, entertaining! You should really see Cumberbatch in Sherlock, he is fantastic- just 6 episodes, it is worth it, trust me!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890338907751315894.post-55899743172409658612012-01-18T11:47:36.902+11:002012-01-18T11:47:36.902+11:00I might go and see this film sometime next week. I...I might go and see this film sometime next week. I have a feeling I might not be able to keep up with it, but if I watch it in a cinema, there won't be any distractions. I felt like it was Gary Oldman's year, too, and it is sad that he has fallen out of contention. It makes me a little sad that George Clooney is getting so much love for The Descendants, because his performance wasn't one of the best I'd seen from 2011, and I'm sure that Oldman is better (sorry, wasn't a huge fan of The Descendants). And it surprises me that this film isn't getting much love in the Supporting Actor category, since they're campaigning 10 actors for it! That category is so weak, too.<br /><br />Anyway, I hope it does get some Oscar love, as I thought it would be a big player. Nice review!Stevee Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284769251750574447noreply@blogger.com