OMG, such a clumsy story
Im's still under the impression of the movie...
I think that generally the maker of the movie thought that it's simply enaugh to make stilish scenes in order to make good for stupidities in the story... Such a waste, really.
Examples? The initial scene with Hoffman's wife being taken hostage. Marie Becker untieing Nicolov in the detention cell. Etc etc...
A score a day keeps the doctor away.