Harry Palmer - Il caso Ipcress

You can't compare this to an excellent movie made in the 60s.

This is of its time and more faithful to book and the casting is not as bad as some of the other reviews would make you think.

Watch it and make your own mind up! Don't let the detractors brainwash you!

That's a job for the Ipcress file.

New six part TV adaptation of Len Deighton's classic spy thriller with the protagonist spy Harry Palmer played so memorably by Michael Caine in the 1965 film.

I liked it, excellent period detailing, a snappy soundtrack, a strong ensemble cast throughout, so stylish and a script as sharp as Harry Palmer's suits. Production values were high and it was really well directed.

Joe Cole vs. Michael Caine - well who was ever going to top Caine? But he put up a good fight and played it well in his own understated way - Lucy Boynton was a revelation and Tom Hollander also excelled. All round a winner and the ending was satisfying and very neatly done.

Congrats to all involved, can see a few Bafta's heading its way..

I have binged this like I haven't for ages. Imdb gives very mixed reviews and compares it to the film a lot. The film is a classic but hasn't really held up to time.

This doesn't take away from the film and the plot is as solid as ever.

I really like the cast and the main leads are stellar.

The female leads are what stand out for me however as the focus isn't solely on Palmer, but subtly he takes a second to Jean's character who doesn't put a foot wrong and Lucy Boynton is both talented and stunning.

If you like classic drama done well watch this.

ITV have done a good job on Len Deighton's cold war thriller. Lots of fun period detail: beehives, Ford Zodiacs, Routemasters, Sten guns, etc and we even get Michael Caine's glasses for good measure. Joe Cole is a very decent Harry Palmer, and the whole thing is held together by the always watchable Tom Hollander as Dalby. Enjoyable!

I have just seen episode two and this is getting better and better. Hard not to compare to the original, but the leads all do a good job. A slow burner, yes, and not for anyone who lives at a fast pace. But an evolving story, believable characters and on gripping plot. Sit down, bin your phone and watch this.