Review of Bridge of Spies (2015) by Thomas B — 15 Apr 2018

****.

Going into 'Bridge of Spies', I wasn't sure what to expect. On one hand, we could have an Oscar-bait, empty, manufactured movie made to win awards and nothing more. On the other, however, we could be getting a perfectly executed, well-written, thoroughly enjoyable Cold War thriller with the ever-lovable, always wonderful Tom Hanks. Thankfully, it was the latter. I was quite surprised at just how much I enjoyed this. Not because I'm not interested in the Cold War - I'm actually studying it at the moment and it's endlessly fascinating - but I didn't expect it to be so entertaining. It has a great sense of humour, yet knows when to be serious; which is a tough rope to walk at the best of times, yet the movie does this effortlessly. Tom Hanks...well, what do you think? He's brilliant - as always - and I honestly mean it. Sometimes we take for granted just how good Hanks is, and his turn here as the one man determined to do the right thing, surrounded by those who choose not to, is excellent to watch - he really sells it. All in all, a great little thriller. Definitely check it out.