The premise is irresistible. Two Russian spies (moles) came to England 20 years ago with the goal of becoming totally English and therefore undetectable. They "sleep" until its time to execute their true mission (which they do not know). After 20 years they have become completely English and have no desire to return to Russia or work as spies. Mother Russia has other ideas and sends modern spies to locate and re-activate them. This sets up a chase that meanders across the entire country. We route for the success of the ex-patriots and we guffaw at the ineptitude of the spies sent to catch them.
I can think of only two flaws. First, the two ex-spies exhibit not one trace of ever having been Russian. Second, the conclusion is pretty far out. A little too preposterous I thought.
Four characters stand out. The two men who play the ex-Russian, ex-spies, the guy who plays Russian U.K. bureau chief, and Joanna Kanska who plays the Russian femme-fatale. She is truly sexy and funny. Wish we could see her in Movies and TV more often.
I can think of only two flaws. First, the two ex-spies exhibit not one trace of ever having been Russian. Second, the conclusion is pretty far out. A little too preposterous I thought.
Four characters stand out. The two men who play the ex-Russian, ex-spies, the guy who plays Russian U.K. bureau chief, and Joanna Kanska who plays the Russian femme-fatale. She is truly sexy and funny. Wish we could see her in Movies and TV more often.