Bridge of Spies

— This is a spy thriller reminiscent of the best ones. The story unfolds and, even if you remember the U-2 overflights and the capture of Gary Powers, there’s still an uneasy feeling throughout the negotiations that only good, direction, acting, and writing can bring. Enter Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and writer Matt Charman and rewriters Joel & Ethan Coen. Added to the very interesting storyline is a view of mob fear and prejudice, of fickle public opinion, and of civil rights denied in the name of public good. Hanks role as James Donovan, an attorney defending a Soviet spy, reminds us of Atticus Finch, bringing another positive note to the film. This is just a very well done espionage film.

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[2015. 141 minutes. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, and Alan Alda]
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