To compare this film to 007 Bond films would to be lead readers astray.
Bond films don't have tight plots - this film is far closer to the films and series based on John Le Carré's works. The film is never boring and seems to finish too soon - one would have liked more time for the denouement.
And that is a sign of a good tight plot - when the viewer feels that the film has ended too soon.
The film shows how without any gadgets and spectacular action a good plot can still hold the viewers' attention.
There is action - fights and murders - but they are not spectacular - nor are they intended to be. They are cold, quick and quiet.
It is an enjoyable secret service film from the 1960's - a predecessor for the excellent Le Carré films and series.
Enjoy it!
Bond films don't have tight plots - this film is far closer to the films and series based on John Le Carré's works. The film is never boring and seems to finish too soon - one would have liked more time for the denouement.
And that is a sign of a good tight plot - when the viewer feels that the film has ended too soon.
The film shows how without any gadgets and spectacular action a good plot can still hold the viewers' attention.
There is action - fights and murders - but they are not spectacular - nor are they intended to be. They are cold, quick and quiet.
It is an enjoyable secret service film from the 1960's - a predecessor for the excellent Le Carré films and series.
Enjoy it!