Tuesday, 21 April 2020

The modern spy


The Operative (2019)

Directed by Yuval Adler this film based on the novel “The English Teacher” stars Diane Kruger, Martin Freeman and Cas Anvar. A western woman recruited by Mossad to spy in Tehran falls in love with her target.

There are a lot of elements to enjoy about this grounded spy thriller but the ending left me a little frustrated. Not hitting the heights of a John le Carre adaptation this film is still a decent genre piece in its own right. Diane Kruger gives a strong performance in the lead role that holds the film together.

3/5

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