Judi Dench delivers as no one else can in this intriguing tale of espionage based on a true story. While the film leans sympathetically toward the motives of a British spy who passes atomic secrets to the Russians during World War II, it is beautifully filmed and provokes thought about what treason really is. Once again some reviewers fail to see that films like this are not documentaries and do not claim to be factual. Rather, the are inspired by true stories but bring the talents of writers, directors, and actors to the forefront, creating a top-notch lowkey thriller. Sophie Cookson is marvelous in the role of young Joan.
Review of Red Joan
