Throughout, the M15 chief, Harry Patterson (John Hurt), who's rigged the van with a hidden camera and a
microphone and is overseeing the ride, makes observations about the two figures» psychologies that are
already plainly evident through the actors» gestures, as
well as offers explanations about the political and historical importance of this discussion that feel more like classroom lectures.
Even before the current crisis, these devices may have been a tough sell — a lot of people
already believe the debunked conspiracy theory that Facebook secretly uses smartphone
microphones to record conversations and
better target advertising.