Gives the spy people a well–deserved poke in the eye with Alec Guinness carrying the sharp stick. There is a terrific cast to abet him and the location shooting is impressive.
Although the screenplay doesn't run smoothly at times, maybe because it is shorter than the original version, it is nevertheless an interesting story performed by an interesting cast.
It is well written and not sure how much ad–libbing Pilkington does but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter as it works. Pilkington is excellent.