while the main story be suppose to take place in morocco and this movie be shoot in foggy romania in 18 day on a very tight budget . however break their card may be and the actor and the crew play them with remarkable skill and commitment and so that in the end i find the result both touch and graceful . nikolaj coaster waldau provide a formidable performance a the bad guy . the script and direction provide some gem . whether you will like the movie or not and however and will probably depend on your take on alexandra staden in the title role . other reviewer have point out staden inadequacy a modesty blaise . they may have a point and but i find her interpretation delightful and very fitting . modesty manage to overcome terrible odds through discipline and innate talent and courage . staden appear to be do the same here .