Genre: Film
Grade: A-
Notable People: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel Brosnahan, Merab Ninidze, Directed by: Dominic Cooke
Title: The Courier
Review: The Courier is a 2020 spy flick with the brilliant Cumberbatch as a British businessman who was recruited by British and American Intelligence Services to deliver messages to Russian secret agent Oleg Penkovsky (played by Merab Ninidze) in the early 60s. Centered around the drama of the Cuban Missile Crisis and set in London and Moscow, the film is a chilling look at the Cold War. Released simultaneously in theaters and on Amazon –where you can now watch it for free. Masterful attention to all details of the time period and very well shot and directed, it’s another vehicle for Sherlock’s undeniable artistry. Brosnahan still feels a bit too much like Mrs. Maisel, but she’s entertaining and Ninidze is wonderfully intense as the defecting Russian spook. Very nice film.