Reilly - Ace of Spies
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Movie Reviews of Reilly - Ace of Spies
Movie Review: Stranger Than Fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a complete 12 episode account of Sydney Reilly's adventures as the first true super spy (formally a gentlemens club) of the British government. Originally produced for WGBH's PBS Mystery and introduced each week by Vincent Price. A story that if not true, would be unbelievable. From the beginnings of such icons as British Petrolium and Vicors Manufacturing to the Bolshevik Revolution. Sidney Reilly and his long time nemesis Felix Dzerzhinsky (the orginal head of the Checka or KGB) play out a real life game of cat and mouse. This is a story that should not be missed and is worth the cost of the set. I can not speak for the transfer from film to DVD but as a historical story, this is a masterpiece.Movie Review: Where it Begins
Summary: 5 Stars
Reilly Ace of Spies is an excellent set of British television drama. Beyond that, it is well written, very well acted and very well directed to give a sense of time and place. More so because it is actually based on the life of Sidney Reilly, a turn-of-the-century British intelligence agent.
Besides being a tight action drama in the class of many British classics, in presenting the Reilly storyline, the set gives us a lesson in history, but one not only captivating and interesting, but also educational.
This set is well worth the price and well worth the viewing. It may also render some view of the problems in the Middle East that we deal with today and why we deal with them.
Movie Review: British Spy Series at its best!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a fan of British spy and mystery series, this is a series for you. I found each of the mini-series very good except 1 of them which had a plot that was not as interesting as all the others. Nevertheless, one of the best overall British spy series. Think of this as the believable version of James Bond. There is some mature sexual content and graphic war scenes. The historical perspective of the world events during the early 1900's is interesting along with the human drama of life as a double agent and spy. Other British series we have enjoyed are Perot, Heat of the Sun, and Midsomer Murders.Movie Review: Reilly - Ace of Series
Summary: 5 Stars
Reilly - Ace of Spies is as close to perfection as one gets when it comes to cinema drama. To define this epic within the confines of "fine television" or "great mini-series" is to render it an immense disservice. From any perspective (historic or entertainment) it's a monumental achievement. The cast is incredible with Sam Neill giving a towering performance as Reilly and the production ... well it's first rate all the way. This is a must for anyone who craves intelligent film making. You will not be disappointed no matter how intense the hype. It's that good.Movie Review: Reilly - Ace of Spies by Sam Neill, Peter Egan, Ian Charleson, Norman Rodway
Summary: 5 Stars
Enjoyed would be understatement as I really became entangled with the actors & suspense with the main character, Sidney Reilly. Sam Neill seems to be someone who will be remembered for the roles he has played & will play in the future. Nowone is perfect,but this series I am sure, made many followers among the viewers. The main character was a factual person & it appears that the script followed closely the history concerning Reilly as he was a spy for Britain that 007 was patterned after.Well worth buying & viewing.