Page Eight
Page Eight

Page Eight

2011Movie99 minEnglish

Johnny is a long-serving MI5 officer. His boss dies suddenly, leaving behind an inexplicable file which threatens the stability of the organisation.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users78%
Director: David HareGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Johnny Worricker, a MI5 intelligence analyst, is given a report containing potentially devastating secrets about an upcoming political negotiation. When his boss dies under suspicious circumstances and the report goes missing, Johnny finds himself suspected and on the run. He must uncover the truth behind the report and expose a conspiracy before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Page Eight received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intelligent script, strong performances, and suspenseful atmosphere. Some found the plot a bit convoluted, but overall it was lauded as a sophisticated and thought-provoking thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp dialogue and complex political intrigue.
  • Bill Nighy's performance as the conflicted spy was a particular highlight.
  • Some viewers found the pacing slow in parts, but appreciated the intellectual depth.

Google audience: Viewers enjoyed the intelligent plotting and the suspenseful nature of the spy thriller. Many appreciated the performances, especially Bill Nighy, and found the film to be a well-crafted and engaging mystery.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be the first in a trilogy of films by David Hare focusing on intelligence analyst Johnny Worricker, with the subsequent films being 'Turks & Caicos' and 'Salting the Battlefield'.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I enjoyed this espionage movie a lot. It followed a major unwritten rule of spy thrillers, which is to have the hero not know who he can trust at any time, but still they kept the plot from spinning off into confusion and paranoia that feed...