Chris Cooper plays infamous spy Robert Hanssen, an agent convicted of spying for the Soviet Union (and, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia) for 15 years. His arrest in 2001 sent a shockwave through the intelligence community. The film is subtle and accurately portrays his uncovering by an upstart FBI operative working cover. The full extent of his damage is still unknown.
For the spy fan, this is as good as it gets and as realistic as it gets. Cooper is almost too charismatic for the role of Hanssen, but if the movie were toned down any more it would be asleep. As it is, it simmers to a boil that resenates long after the credits role and makes you want to watch it again. Simply great.
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