The Courier

Benedict Cumberbatch proves yet again he’s a star and Merab Ninidze is equally brilliant at his Russian counterpart.

Alan Ng

Film Threat

Though it never transforms into a grade-A spy thriller, the film boasts action that's briefly quite involving.

John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

This spy drama is bolstered by Benedict Cumberbatch’s stripped-down performance, and there’s plenty of pungent Cold War suspense to savour. And yet, Ironbark feels like a bit of a missed opportunity: The earnestness doesn’t necessarily do justice to the inherently absorbing material.