Stacia Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Dh & I really enjoyed it. A slow burn of a movie, a stellar cast, beautifully shot. Many slow, small pieces add up to finding the mole in British Intelligence. (This is a thinking movie, not an action movie.) Trailer is here: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3394673689/ P.S. (If anyone has read the book recently, I have a question for you. Don't want to post it here because it would be a spoiler. But, PM me if you don't mind. Thanks!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 it looks good! Thanks for posting this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 is this on netflix, or is it out in the movies right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I can't bring myself to see it because I'm far too young for Gary Oldman to be playing "old man" roles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I saw it a week or so ago. I agree, good movie, but don't expect action. It's a thinkers movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 I can't bring myself to see it because I'm far too young for Gary Oldman to be playing "old man" roles. I know. I can't believe he's doing it either. He did a great job (of course). Dh said he heard an interview w/ him on NPR & Oldman was saying how much he enjoyed playing this character & was really sad when filming was over because he had to say goodbye to being that character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 is this on netflix, or is it out in the movies right now? It's in the theaters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I saw it a week or so ago. I agree, good movie, but don't expect action. It's a thinkers movie. I've never read any of the series, but it strikes me that the main character, Smiley, was meant to be the opposite of James Bond -- who is nothing but action. I hope this is the case in the movie. Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Oh, and if you see the movie, I noticed in the credits that John le Carré (author of the book) was one of the people in a Christmas party scene. I wonder which person he was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Stacia, thank you for this. Because of this thread, I'm going to give the book a 2nd try. :D I tried to read it a few months ago and couldn't get into it. I'm trying again. It'll be a while before the movie gets here, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Stacia, thank you for this. Because of this thread, I'm going to give the book a 2nd try. :D I tried to read it a few months ago and couldn't get into it. I'm trying again. It'll be a while before the movie gets here, I'm sure. I've been seeing the trailers for this movie and it has piqued my interest as well. I'm glad ya'll are discussing it. :) And can I just say Negin that I love your new avatar! :) When I look at that picture I can hear The Dude in my head talking about how the rug pulled the room together. :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 We watched this on New Year's Day and enjoyed it a lot. However, I believe in the book, Smiley was more the central theme; his character slowly unfolded as the story went. If you watch the original TV mini-series, you'll see this more clearly: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080297/ But, the movie was very good. We thought the best characters (as far as acting) in it were Jim Prideaux and Ricki Tarr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 And can I just say Negin that I love your new avatar! :) When I look at that picture I can hear The Dude in my head talking about how the rug pulled the room together. :lol::lol: :lol: Thank you. Glad you like it. I have a pinterest board dedicated to the movie. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I have a pinterest board dedicated to the movie. :D LOL Awesome! hehe Man, what is it about Sam Elliot that makes him so sexy?? hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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