The Courier
2021, drama, history, suspense
112 minutes
Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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7.5
David McGinnis of Fellowship of the Screen
2021-05-28
It’s a challenge to square that with Cumberbatch’s innate gravitas, but the actor delivers, especially in the wrenching final reels.
7.0
2021-08-16
As a true-life spy story, the movie is interesting and Cumberbatch’s performance is brilliant. But I can’t say that I was 100% grabbed by it. Read more
6.0
2021-03-17
There is nothing wrong with The Courier. It’s well made and informative. Which is to say, it’s kind of a waste of a great cast and an even better story. Read more
6.0
2021-03-10
The Courier reminds of “Bridge of Spies” from 2015, though the tone here is slightly off, struggling to balance severity with levity. Read more
5.0
2021-04-05
I’d say it’s worth a rent only if you’re a huge fan of the cast, but they’re way better in other films. Read more
4.0
2021-04-30
Honestly, the whole film feels like there’s something off, and because Cooke didn’t invest in thrills and Cumberbatch was not so convincing, the result is a vacuous, low-energy spy thriller that made me exhaustively insensitive. Read more
In other languages
7.0
2021-09-09
The Courier is een opwindend en ouderwets aandoende spionagefilm. Dat de film zich afspeelt tijdens de Koude Oorlog en is gebaseerd op feit versterkt de spanning zeker, waarbij de film ook nog eens een flink handje geholpen wordt door opnieuw een uitstekende performance van Benedict Cumberbatch. Read more
7.0
2021-06-21
Met The Courier laat de Britse cinema opnieuw mooie dingen zien dankzij een altijd meesterlijke Benedict Cumberbatch. Read more
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