Difficult to adapt one product of media into another but the Spooks film production manages to supersede expectations fairly well by combining TV genre with film genre in this latest movie release. Strong script and versatile acting talent carries the plot through to the end.
Although avid viewers of the spooks TV series may find that the series is much more enthralling and leaves you hanging for more at every episode, the film does manage to combine spiky twists at every turn and just as you think you now know who did what and why, you find yourself facing another very astonishing development.
No spoiler alert here so don't worry in case you haven't seen it yet but I will say that the plot was strong because of a consistent script, flowing dialogue and most importantly real character interaction.
This particular thriller genre allows for very flawed characters with magnified personality features (exaggerated yet still believable) and presents us with a big cast to mirror the emotions of the main characters throughout the movie. This reinforces emotional identification for us especially with the 'teacher' type character Harry whom we trust despite his flaws.
We sigh heavily in great relief when we find out that despite the twists and disappointments and surprises, our two main protagonists remain liked because of their strong ethics and despite their trials. Their unwavering belief in a higher goal and in one another remains intact. There is nothing more attractive to the human heart than a shared ideal despite differences, grievances and a slightly morbid or dark side. At least the heroes don't disappoint and although it would be too much to ask to have a very happy ending, we at least have a fairly acceptable one and we don't walk away from the movie either cursing the supposed bad guy (here the standard terrorist but with a heart) nor the good guys (for being bad after all).
All in all, the characters all get their just desserts one way or the other and this does befit a TV style drama more than a one off film production but is still worth the money for its edge of the seat entertainment value.
Spiky edgy characters with spooky plot twists and all tied up in a nice neat ribbon at the end of the road.
Not a 'must see' perhaps but a 'can see' and memorable as far as the plot and the characters are concerned.
'Spooks. The Greater Good' is an apt title although perhaps a little long winded? Trying to imagine a shorter title but I feel a sequel coming on!
Although avid viewers of the spooks TV series may find that the series is much more enthralling and leaves you hanging for more at every episode, the film does manage to combine spiky twists at every turn and just as you think you now know who did what and why, you find yourself facing another very astonishing development.
No spoiler alert here so don't worry in case you haven't seen it yet but I will say that the plot was strong because of a consistent script, flowing dialogue and most importantly real character interaction.
This particular thriller genre allows for very flawed characters with magnified personality features (exaggerated yet still believable) and presents us with a big cast to mirror the emotions of the main characters throughout the movie. This reinforces emotional identification for us especially with the 'teacher' type character Harry whom we trust despite his flaws.
We sigh heavily in great relief when we find out that despite the twists and disappointments and surprises, our two main protagonists remain liked because of their strong ethics and despite their trials. Their unwavering belief in a higher goal and in one another remains intact. There is nothing more attractive to the human heart than a shared ideal despite differences, grievances and a slightly morbid or dark side. At least the heroes don't disappoint and although it would be too much to ask to have a very happy ending, we at least have a fairly acceptable one and we don't walk away from the movie either cursing the supposed bad guy (here the standard terrorist but with a heart) nor the good guys (for being bad after all).
All in all, the characters all get their just desserts one way or the other and this does befit a TV style drama more than a one off film production but is still worth the money for its edge of the seat entertainment value.
Spiky edgy characters with spooky plot twists and all tied up in a nice neat ribbon at the end of the road.
Not a 'must see' perhaps but a 'can see' and memorable as far as the plot and the characters are concerned.
'Spooks. The Greater Good' is an apt title although perhaps a little long winded? Trying to imagine a shorter title but I feel a sequel coming on!
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