In a time where dishonesty is fast and easy, Bridge of Spies is a smart film about honest integrity, responsibility and credibility. Directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring top billing talent, Bridge of Spies is an outstanding film that should not be missed.
Bridge of Spies opens slowly, like watching someone open a gift too slow yet you can’t help but eagerly anticipate the delighted surprise. We’re first introduced to Rudolf Abel, slowly, quietly and quite mysteriously. And slowly, and without much explanation each key character in the film shortly after. Set during the Cold War, Bridge of Spies is a dramatic thriller surrounding a series of real-life historical events. James Donovan (played by Tom Hanks), an insurance claims lawyer from Brooklyn finds himself catapulted into the center of the Cold War when the CIA enlists his support to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.
Any film Tom Hanks stars in, cameo’s in, breathes lightly in is guaranteed to be amazing and Bridge of Spies is no different. Tom Hanks ability to humanize each and every character he plays is unparalleled. His adaptation of Donovan is riveting and inspiring. The best Tom Hanks as Donovan line in the film “You know what you did, don’t worry about what they think” precisely sums up the ambition of Bridge of Spies. James B. Donovan is the voice of honest conscious in a time and situation that begged differently of him.
Abel and Donovan
When I sat down to write this review, I didn’t have much time however I felt myself stumped to express my feelings about this film in such short haste. What I have to say about this film is that it is interesting, really interesting. Although I was slightly thrown off by a few film cinematography choices I found at the end of the film that Bridge if Spies is different from other films on similar themes. It’s shot differently, with different angles than you’ve seen before and it’s a quiet film – there simply is no sensationalism or glamour. There are no scenes screaming HOLLYWOOD! LIGHTS! DRAMA! SHOOT SHOOT BANG BANG! at you. It’s quiet, it’s confusing and quite honestly probably the best representation of actual Cold War history. Bridge of Spies is a quiet film, it is still quite smart, funny and very riveting. It’s a must see.
Bridge of Spies is now open in theaters nationwide
