Bridge of Spies [DVD] [2015]

What can I say. There were several spies in this film and multiple bridges were shown, and used to perfect effect. Cant fault itTom Hanks is predictably brilliant. I have never seen him in a bad movie, but thats only because I refused to watch the recent Pinnichio film. I am only assuming this and have done no research whatsoever but Tom Hanks has now played more real life people in movies than all other Hollywood actors combined. Alive or dead, not including versions of themselves.Mark Rylance steals the show with the most powerful and commanding performance of a quiet man I have ever seen. And I've seen at least 3. It doesn't even make sense that he can do that, so thats when you know your watching a master craftsman. i.e British with a Shakespearian pedigree, But not as confusing or boring.Spielberg is on top form here and pulls out a few tricks from his old directors bag. Classic feel and look, subtlety funny and tense in the right moments. Repetitive scenes, like people staring at each other on trains is played out to a satisfying conclusion. Slightly twisty plot, but Straightforward and easy to understand because I didn’t have to rewind it and watch some parts again to keep up with what was going on. The most impressive thing about Speilberg, which I’m sure you have noticed, is he always keeps his child actors in line, on a tight leash and only when absolutely necessary. They are not as insufferable and annoying as in most other comparable films. He always seems to get the best out of them, and you can tell it looks like he gets the shot in very few takes. I don't know if he threatens them off camera or hypnotises them in some way, but he definitely deserves more credit for this.All in all, a great film, with a compelling historic story and Top class Acting, which I can definitely see me rewatching again, but not because I didn't follow the plot the first time.

Fascinating storyline with marvellous performances.

This is an interesting take on the Cold war and the way that countries dealt with the reality that they were spying on each other.To start with Tom Hanks character is hated because he wants to stand up for the constitutional rights of a man who is spying against his country. Then he is needed when one of Americas own spies is captured with some important secrets.Overall what I took from the film was that whilst idealistic individuals can be good and help make a difference, countries as a whole do not care about little things like the individual, the enemy spy was expendable until he was needed to get their own spy back to protect their secrets.The film is very easy to watch and looks great, Steven Spielberg has a great eye for shooting period films and not a single shot looks out of place to me. Tom Hanks is good in a role that really could have been a character called 'Tom Hanks' for it's all American goodness. Mark Rylance is very affecting as a supporting actor, giving a controlled and still performance, however whether it was worthy of the Oscar this year I am not sure, he seemed to me to be fairly peripheral overall, even if he was good with what he was given.Overall I recommend this film as I did enjoy it, and felt that some of the topics it addressed and the questions broached were interesting and entertaining.

Great movie that used to be on netflix for free now here am I, an Amazon plus member, having to buy it.

Christopher Nolan tells the truthful story of the man behind the atom bomb. It was found one of Oppenheimers team members was Dr. Fuchs, who delivered the atom bomb "recipe" to the Sovjets. Fuchs was arrested, but later traded as a spy with an American spy who was caught and imprisoned in the Sovjet Union. That is the backstory to Bridge of Spies, directed by Steven Spielberg.

Nothing to add.

A really good film

Too drawn out in parts

Trasig

Bon film sur la période guerre froide et espionnage de cet époque. Un peu trop américain à mon gout cependant.

Una muy buena producción como la mayoría de la películas en las que actúa Tom Hanks, muy bien lograda y con un tema muy interesante.

This is a very good true story. Well worth watching.

A good story with excellent performances by all the cast.I have already recommended the film to several of my friends.