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Page Eight

Mystery · Thriller · Drama · 2011

Johnny is a long-serving MI5 officer. His boss dies suddenly, leaving behind an inexplicable file which threatens the stability of the organisation.

Movie details

Page Eight

“New Century. New Rules.”

2011 Mystery · Thriller · Drama 1h 39m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

Johnny is a long-serving MI5 officer. His boss dies suddenly, leaving behind an inexplicable file which threatens the stability of the organisation.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

David Hare

Written by

David Hare

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Johnny Worricker

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz

Nancy Pierpan

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Alec Beasley

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Benedict Baron

Felicity Jones

Felicity Jones

Julianne Worricker

Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes

Ralph Wilson

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

Jill Tankard

Court is in session

Put Page Eight on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.