I am not certain why people gave this movie poor reviews. I read the book before seeing the movie and I throroughly enjoyed it, so much so that I watched it three times to enjoy the subtleties of the plot (and to enjoy the understated acting). Maybe people were expecting a high action, gratuitously violent, extreme nudity, special effects packed, fast paced extravaganza, and it is not that. Instead, it is a classic and classy spy thriller which left me throughly eager to see a sequel (I hope they make one!). Intelligent and enjoyable...recommended if you have expansive movie tastes rather than just the norm.