Bridge of Spies In Theaters Now

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend an advanced screening for Dreamworks’ Bridge of Spies. I had heard about the background story years before but had no idea how it would play out on the big screen.  Bridge of Spies is Steven Spielberg’s newest cinematic masterpiece, starring Tom Hanks as the courageous James Donovan. The movie keeps a dark and tense tone throughout, but the relationships between the characters always tend to brighten the mood. Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance share a number of incredible scenes on screen together, giving moviegoers a great insight into the relationship between Rudolf Abel, a Soviet spy, and James Donovan, an American lawyer. Both actors give their all in this film, creating an amazing experience to watch.

The movie takes place during the Cold War, and is based on actual events from history. During the talk-back after the film, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks discussed how they filmed most of the movie in the locations where the original story took place, such as the iconic bridge scene in the film. Bridge of Spies is an amazing film, and definitely an experience that no one should miss. This film has some of my favorite talent!- Tom Hanks (“James Donovan”), Alan Alda (“Thomas Watters”), Amy Ryan (“Mary Donovan”),  Mark Rylance (“Rudolf Abel”), and Steven Spielberg (Director). 

Bridge of Spies is intense, well-written, and extremely interesting, as it follows Rudolf Abel and James Donovan through their troubles and extraordinary friendship. This film features some of the best performances I have seen in a movie in a long time. Overall, Bridge of Spies is amazing, and one of my favorite movies of the year.