Bridge of Spies Review (2015)

Bridge of Spies

  Tom Hanks is arguably one of the best actors in Hollywood with quite the resume of amazing movies. Because of this, I didn't really question whether or not Bridge of Spies would be good, despite the somewhat ambiguous trailer. Throw Steven Spielberg in the mix and you really have a winner. 

  The true story of the American lawyer, James B. Donovan, takes place during the Cold War and walks us through what it might have been like to defend an accused soviet spy. While never painting any of its characters as black and white villains and heroes, we get an objective view into the war as Donovan orchestrates an exchange for American spy, Francis Gary Powers.

  The acting of course was excellent. Not an Oscar worthy performance for Hanks, but good none-the-less. Aside from the slightly long-winded opening, Bridge of Spies managed to entertain me for the whole rest of the 2 hour run time. 

  What we have here is a very solid film that makes you proud to be American, but lacks in realm of ambition on a film-making level. It's polished, uplifting Oscar bait that will score high with critics, but possibly bore your generic audience. I, however, quite enjoyed the film. 7 out of 10 stars (Very Good)