Overview: A C.I.A. Agent tries to infiltrate Soviet intelligence to stop a murderous diabolical plot.

Blu-ray Verdict: 'Enigma' is an under-the-radar Cold War drama of the 1980s, basically unknown to modern audiences.

A youthful Martin Sheen is tasked with entering East Germany and stealing secrets from the Russians, but Sam Neill is hot on his tail and has other ideas.

This is less a thriller in the Bourne style and more a slow, deliberately paced spy drama like 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'. The moments of it I enjoyed were chiefly those featuring cast members Sheen, Neill, and an against-type Derek Jacobi as the antagonist.

The likes of Michael Lonsdale, Warren Clarke, and Frank Finlay are also welcome by their presence. Where the film falls down is in the very slow pace, which saps life from the picture, and the presence of the obligatory romantic sub-plot which couldn't be less interesting.

In closing, the whole "espionage" factor is unimpressive for the most part and primarily consists of Sheen faffing about in various ridiculous disguises whilst trying to blend into the background, quickly becoming not only boring but laughable!

The plot has potential but is completely murdered by the rest of the confusing production elements. That said, the good thing is that you get to see Mrs. Fossey naked! This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.77:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Features of:

Original Theatrical Trailer (SD)
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