A Call to Spy

Given the potential of the material, there's no excuse for the dullness of A Call To Spy, a film as clumsy as its title.

At 123 minutes, the narrative misses out on building suspense, but the emotional core of the story and the fascinating individuals keep the viewer curious.

This is a film with big ideas but a modest budget, and sadly that is its biggest downfall.

Telling her story on screen, along with those of other undersung heroines, is a more dynamic living tribute than any building could be.

A Call to Spy has a stolid pacing that makes you feel every minute of its two-hours-plus running time. But it's still an interesting story that's yet to fully come into the light.

The history here is extremely important and these are people whose names we need to know. There's an OK little spy thriller in here, too, but it's a little clumsy.

A Call to Spy is a dull, stagnant history lesson when it should be anything but.

Another, better, film may come along that does a better job of telling this remarkable story.

An eye-opening true story of uncommon valor, told through capable direction, a smart affecting script, and three central performances that vividly portray these heroes.

It might not be a flashy depiction of a war movie with all-out action, but there’s definitely enough spy craft action and clandestine operations. I was thoroughly engaged in the plight and sacrifice of these heroic women and their allies.