Review of Bridge of Spies (2015) by Matthew D — 03 Jul 2018
A fascinating espionage film.
Steven Spielberg directs one of his finest films with this relevant espionage historical drama. The idea that all people deserve rights and legal representation is more relevant than ever before. The direction is immaculately crafted with beautiful long panning shots and careful visual storytelling. We witness U.S., Russian, and German diplomacy during the Cold War. It's a very interesting prisoner negotiation movie.
The Coen Brothers wrote a very thoughtful and fair script that depicts all countries honestly, while also entertaining the audience with jokes and knowledge. Strong writing and dialogue leads Bridge of Spies to excellence.
Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance lead the charge with their complex portrayals of historical figures Donovan and Abel. Hanks plays it straight with some humor to humanize his lawyer. He captures Donovan's dedication to the law, justice, and decency. Meanwhile, Rylance plays Abel with a cold poker face and a knowing somber tone. These are great actors at their peak skills. Bridge of Spies is all the more delightful because of their performances.
In all, Bridge of Spies is an important movie for Spielberg to recount a moment in history, while also being accessible to all audiences and enjoyable simultaneously.
This review of Bridge of Spies (2015) was written by Matthew D on 03 Jul 2018.
Bridge of Spies has generally received very positive reviews.
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