Mark Rylance gives another enthralling performance as a quietly reserved English tailor transplanted to 50s Chicago. Most of his regular customers are local gangsters, which results in potentially dangerous encounters. Even though all of the action takes place in one shop, it never feels claustrophobic, partially because of Graham Moore’s taut direction and definitely due to the superb acting. The developments seem a bit expected, but the writing is intelligent enough and there are sufficient twists to make it a compelling little drama. 
(4 / 5)
