Review of Bridge of Spies (2015) by Axgrinder — 21 Nov 2015
This is one of those movies that recounts an important moment in the history of 20th century Western Civilization, sort of like The Imitation Game, and you will walk away saying “I didn’t know that.
” It’s also a Spielberg movie, which means that it’s a smooth and refined piece of film making. But it’s not necessarily the kind of movie that appeals to today’s younger generation (who, like Francis Gary Powers, seem to be a bit of an anathema).
I was interested in seeing this movie because, although I was just a kid, I was alive when the events depicted in this movie occurred and I have at least some, albeit vague, recollection about U-2 spy planes, how controversial the reconnaissance missions flown by these planes were, and about Gary Powers being shot down and captured by the Soviets.
Maybe not surprisingly, when I saw this film everyone in the theater was over age 50. Despite this, I would recommend this film to anyone of any age. It’s a well-constructed piece of film making and credibly acted.
It is not, however, a likely Oscar winner, as the pace of the movie occasionally drags like life in the dreary landscape of post-WWI East Germany.
This review of Bridge of Spies (2015) was written by Axgrinder on 21 Nov 2015.
Bridge of Spies has generally received very positive reviews.
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