It makes the exact point that a scene with a detective saying, "I'm too old for this shit" would but in an infinitely more elegant way. ._3gbb_EMFXxTYrxDZ2kusIp{margin-bottom:24px;text-transform:uppercase;width:100%}._3gbb_EMFXxTYrxDZ2kusIp:last-child{margin-bottom:10px} On a second watch, yeah pretty good movie. His agent … After finishing the book, the movie was incredible and it's a favorite of mine now. Although, I must say it was a hard movie to sit through, in a good way. .ehsOqYO6dxn_Pf9Dzwu37{margin-top:0;overflow:visible}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu{height:24px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu{border-radius:2px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:focus,._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:hover{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10);outline:none}._38GxRFSqSC-Z2VLi5Xzkjy{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT{border-top:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);cursor:pointer;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;text-transform:none}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT:hover{background-color:#0079d3;border:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-body)} Yes, I remember reading an interview, with perhaps a producer, who thought it had to be a foreigner to properly capture the special faded tone of Britain, and the service, during that time (I thought the graffiti “the future is female” was a nice touch). I don't think I have ever seen a movie quite like it. I know there is a BBC series that I do hope to check out at some point. Agreed, it keeps getting better after every subsequent viewing and the subtlety of the performances, the details, and the level of craft become apparent. It was very engrossing and a really great movie experience. I like spy films, but the James Bond franchise does little for me. A Most Wanted Man is another very strong le Carré adaptation, and I agree that Night Manager is excellent (despite deviating greatly from the book! Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy reviewed by Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo Share. A great central mystery. I watched in the theater and was only able to follow the basic plot. The music is subtle but perfectly fitting. I'll read through some comments later to see if I can understand what I'm "missing" here, but I found it nearly unwatchable. I've seen this movie twice thus far and I still don't really know what was going on in the movie, but it sure seemed important, maybe I'll appreciate the movie in 5 more years when I give it another go. 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FILE – This Sept. 13, 2011, file photo shows British author John Le Carre at the UK film premiere of “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” in London. In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet Agent within MI6. It’s as if he had determined to make them movie-proof. JLC is one of my favorite authors and I have watched almost everything written by him that has been put on TV or to the screen. Le Carre' loved Guinness' portrayal of the character so much he began write to … “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy,” his sixth novel, dates from that era, and at the time it was the twistiest, most labyrinthine act of narration he had ever perpetrated: So in some way, it would be hard even for a TV series to do justice to his works. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} There is a spy at the highest level of MI6 and it is up to George Smiley (Oldman) to find out who it is. Tonally it's got such a well matched pace, colour palette, location and editing style. And here too there's a great change from the book. I love period movies. 31:28. It’s like one of those maddeningly elusive regional English dialects: you need to get the hang of it, and it always takes longer than you would have thought possible. Watching the movie after having read the book made it feel like it flew by just because I was aware of everything and had a better understanding of the world. But everyone else was dead on, Firth as Bill Haydon, , Benedict C as Peter Guillam, John Hurt as Control, and Tom Hardy as Ricki Tarr are all pretty much how I pictured them. I especially love the shot as the plane approaches Smiley. I do LOVE slow movies but, for this one, I actually had to make a pause, clear my head a bit and come back minutes later. I only watched this movie once and I'm planning to do a second watch. Also hearing that Night Manager differs quite a lot from the book gives me even more reason to read it, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Tinker Tailor has so much going for it. Tinker Tailor has so much going for it. The music from composer Alberto Iglesias wrote the most beautiful and understated score for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. I had the same experience. Haha you seen the TV series starring Alec Guinness? His best-selling books include The Spy Who Came In From the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. I don't feel like there was enough focus on Smiley's marriage issues with Ann, but somethings had to be cut. I could talk about this movie all day. He was 89. ), BBC also made sequel miniseries, “Smiley’s people”, which is at least on par with TTSS, A Most Wanted Man is another very strong le Carré adaptation, and I agree that Night Manager is excellent (despite deviating greatly from the book!). The ensemble dream cast is extraordinary. I have the exact same experience, watched it first when I was thirteen but didn't really like it. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{height:24px;vertical-align:middle;width:24px}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} This is a movie for adults; it breathes. I think something about my mind rebels against it. IIL films like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Lives of Others, Spotlight, and The Conversation, WEWIL? Atmosphere: Instead, what really draws the viewer in the first time is the atmosphere the movie evokes: meditative, infused with silence, a sense of pervasive loss, paranoia and inner restraint. Still, as the 1979 TV series showed, a TV series allows for more breathing space for the plot and the characters. TIL about the symbiotic relationship of wolves and ravens. I love slow paced movies. View Entire Discussion (731 Comments) More posts from the todayilearned community. Each are made up of 6, hour-long episodes, staring Sir Alec Guinness as Smiley. It also dropped a lot of code words, Jim has a few different names he's known as in the book (old covers), and I think that was a good choice for a movie. A very cool magic trick if you ask me! Oldman captures Smiley perfectly, in all his subtlety and complexity. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} The set design is dingy and cracked, full of different shades of brown and grey; this is a cramped, smelly, ugly version of London. Also liked the movie and the book, but found the BBC series too drawn out and boring. Directed by Tomas Alfredson. Gary Oldman … Give the BBC Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and Smiley's People Miniseries a go. John le Carre, acclaimed spy … I agree. The flip is so sudden it’s almost like a self-reproach for such a show of openness. I am curious to know if anyone else likes this movie as much as I do, because I think it is often overlooked when talking about the best films of the past decade. Half the fun of this film is it's classy yet eerily quiet tone. TBH I saw it twice without truly appreciating it, But I suspected that perhaps the imagery of the TV series was too powerful for me to overcome. 2,829 4 4 gold badges 23 23 silver badges 37 37 bronze badges. After hearing Smiley pour his soul out, Guillam asks him what Karla looked like. British author John le Carré, writer of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Night Manager, has died aged 89, his literary agent has said. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy - During the Cold War a retired espionage veteran is hired to investigate the possibility of a Soviet double agent within the senior operatives of the British Intelligence. In the book he does remember, and provides a brief description of Karla; the movie wisely changes this, highlighting the futility of this entire global chess game. I would recommend the BBC series as well, it’s very good. TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (1974) Penguin Classics/ Reissued 2019/$19.26/ Books Kinokuniya. I watched it at release and I really enjoyed it, but there was a lot going on so I didn't remember much, so jump forward 8ish years later and I decide to read the book and I really loved the book. At the end, Bill makes it clear that he was interfering in their relationship on purpose, to "trouble" Smiley's view on him, so the essential information is there. His character holds the weight of world on his back throughout the film, yet he must always remain his composure. Control (Hurt) knows there's a mole in the British secret service. I read the novel first and just found the film was unable to package the intrigue properly. Smiley (Oldman) was a great cast, though I think he was supposed to be heavier in the books, but he still looks the part of the anti-James Bond. I could talk about how ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} I'm pretty confident these "problems" won't be that big on a second watch though! The book is fantastic and goes into the events much deeper as can be expected. It all feels so lived-in. Dimosa's Quest 126 views. I do LOVE slow movies but, for this one, I actually had to make a pause, clear my head a bit and come back minutes later. Much in the manner of Bill Haydon, in John le Carre's novel Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Blake passed British intelligence to his Soviet handlers while pretending the flow was the other way. I loved the film, then I read the book and LOVED the book. Control narrowed it down to 5 people before being removed. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:bottom}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} I like films based off true events or something within the realm of realistic fiction. Recommended! ._1PeZajQI0Wm8P3B45yshR{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._1PeZajQI0Wm8P3B45yshR._3axV0unm-cpsxoKWYwKh2x{fill:#ea0027} That being said the TV series is also exceptional and you should really check it out if you enjoyed the movie. I had to read some detailed reviews to even understand what actually happened and what the point was. In the scene prior Smiley and Guillam are picking up a retired spy, who's now a bee-keeper, to join their investigation. We need more like this in the genre of espionage films. Thats how I was with the book, I could read at most 30 pages and then would just need to take a pause. Cookies help us deliver our Services. tinker-tailor-soldier-spy. www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/movies/adapting-john-le-carre-novels-for-the-movies.html. Edit: When I say it is underrated, I mean that I wish more people talked about it. Here are my favorite things about it: Structure: You really have to watch this movie twice to get it at all. Tomas Alfredson's direction is immaculate. I think it would be worth reading, you'll get more information and if you somewhat remember the movie you'll be better than reading it blind as you know people and terms. Jonny Gellar shared the news in a tweet on Sunday night, which read: "With much sadness, I must announce the passing of one the world's great writers - … ._2YJDRz5rCYQfu8YdgB_neb{overflow:hidden;position:relative}._2YJDRz5rCYQfu8YdgB_neb:before{background-image:url(https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/img/reddit_pattern.png);content:"";filter:var(--newCommunityTheme-invertFilter);height:100%;position:absolute;width:100%}._37WD6iicVS6vGN0RomNTwh{padding:0 12px 12px;position:relative} Subtle acting. Now I can't watch the film without spotting the bits they cut out or changed. It's even better than that. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) is one of the most underrated films of the decade. However, despite the intricate path Smiley takes to find out who the mole is, one can always follow the film's logic by returning to this brilliantly simple central premise. And the verbal textures of the books can be challenging too, because his spies tend to speak in their own special jargon, which seems like normal speech, but isn’t quite. Feel free to pay homage at Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the devilishly clever film version of John le Carré's iconic 1974 spy novel from… /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.de628c13230c59091a5d.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} I get it, cause it is a bit tangential to the main Smiley story, but it was some of my favorite stuff, and with Guillam being the closest thing to a good person in the book, it's a bummer to miss out. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a dense puzzle of anxiety, paranoia, and espionage that director Tomas Alfredson pieces together with utmost skill. The crazy thing too is that the movie improves on the book, which is great to begin with, in almost every way. Both are available on Bluray. That's also brilliant, Don’t overlook “Smiley’s people” for more of Guinness brilliance. So I then decided to re-read the book and then watch the movie. The dark tone I think matches well Le Carre's idea of moral ambiguity for the spy services on all sides in this book and others... that in the cold war, our actions and choices aren't more moral than theirs in the end. I remembered none of them being in the movie, The only two that threw me for a loop were David Dencik as Toby Esterhase and Toby Jones as Percy Alleline, as I pictured someone looking like them, but in reverse roles. The film has an admittedly slow pace and it doesn't hold your hand through any of it. Agree, the TV series was great and has a lot more time for subtle exposition so that the viewer is less likely to be overwhelmed. 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I fell asleep the first time I tried to watch it at home. Smiley returned for three novels in the 1970s, In Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, he unmasks a mole in the highest echelons of the British secret service, while … It means that you really need to be paying attention and that there's still 'new' things to discover when you rewatch it. How much was removed from the book on that story? Someone else suggested AMWM, I looked it up, I had seen it but I honestly don't remember seeing it or anything about it, so I'll probably check it out again. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 1.6k In Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, he wrote, "An artist is a bloke who can hold two fundamentally opposing views and still function." 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