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Created Jun 16, 2012 07:58PM PST • Edited Jun 16, 2012 07:58PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Good 3.0

   Old guys rule in this heady spy thriller. Gone is the expected and non-stop action of our younger heroes. Instead, lots of talking, intricate plots, and a movie that requires that you constantly pay attention. Honestly, it was too much thinking for me. I found myself getting distracted and a little impatient. That said, it was a world-class acting crew that did a great job of imparting the tenseness and drama. It also has a great story and a good sense of the mysteries that confront these cloak-and-dagger guys every day. I just needed more shooting and car-chases. Yup, I guess I’m more of a Jason Bourne type.

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

   You can’t beat a crowd that includes John Hurt, Gary Oldman, Claran Hinds, and Colin Firth. Benedict Cumberbatch – with his mouthful of a name, does a decent job as pretty much the only guy in the movie that moved around a lot.

5. Male Stars Great 4.0

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Great 4.0

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Good 3.0

11. Direction Good 3.0

12. Play Good 3.0

13. Music Good 3.0

14. Visuals Good 3.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.1

17. Sex Titillating 2.1

18. Violence Fierce 2.1

19. Rudeness Salty 2.1

21. Reality

    Glib 1.3

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.3

23. Biological Glib 1.3

24. Physical Glib 1.3