A Call to Spy
IFC Films | Release Date: October 2, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
65
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
3
Negative:
1
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88
RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyOct 2, 2020
An engrossing and often thrilling spy drama, and a tribute to this courageous and diverse group of women. Read full review
75
IndieWireKate ErblandOct 1, 2020
True stories about brave, everyday people fighting evil powers never go out of fashion, and “A Call to Spy” joins their ranks with ease. Read full review
70
Film ThreatAndy HowellOct 1, 2020
An important, compelling story that had to be told. Read full review
70
VarietyLisa KennedyOct 1, 2020
In a world hungering for depictions of national valor and compassion, the movie’s variations on heroism are a boon. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleRichard WhittakerOct 1, 2020
Even with all the conflations and simplifications, and a middle act that verges on an extended montage of guerrilla warfare and undercover intrigue, A Call to Spy is undeniably a heartfelt take on a fascinating and heartbreaking true tale of heroism. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreAug 16, 2022
Although the film hews closely to the historical record, the pace is so sedate one wonders if a brisker production could have carried the story on to the war’s end, as Hall’s exploits were ongoing. Read full review
60
The GuardianAndrew PulverOct 29, 2020
Thomas and Pilcher are determined to avoid making a flashy war epic, and stress the sacrifices of everyone involved; the downside of this is that 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. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesMichael OrdoñaOct 1, 2020
It’s refreshing to come at the spy genre from a different angle and rewarding to be introduced to these extraordinary women. Just don’t expect a pulse-pounder or even a particularly atmospheric, experiential film. Read full review
60
The New York TimesLovia GyarkyeOct 1, 2020
One wishes the movie had been imagined as a limited series, which would give viewers an opportunity to spend more time with these women whose lives were so clearly rich and textured — not to mention, courageous. Read full review
38
Slant MagazineDan RubinsSep 29, 2020
Because its focus is so split, the film lacks the pervasive sense of danger one expects from a spy thriller. Read full review
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