Bridge of Spies

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4.5
Advertisement But even when it errs on the side of the heavy handed, Spielbergs direction retains a canvas like quality. Av Club
2.0
An ode to holding fast to moral principles, geopolitics be damned, becomes a hurrah for old fashioned big screen storytelling. Av Club
4.5
His Abel isnt merely deadpan, he is ice cool and almost chameleonic. Den Of Geek
3.0
A crackling Cold War espionage thriller that thrums with suspense and fleet precision. EW
4.4
This careful approach easily could have been sexed up into more of a traditional spy thriller, but instead Spielberg chose to walk a delicate thematic .. Rogerebert
4.0
But ultimately one of the most compelling things about Bridge of Spies is that it truly feels of a different time, devoid of the usual pointed emotion .. Common Sense Media
3.0
While the rousing tale of espionage has plenty of appealingly old fashioned qualities, theres no doubting Spielbergs ability to devise visually arrest .. Indie Wire
5.0
If this finale seems to lack something in suspense, it compensates in poignance. Variety
3.0
Everyone deserves a chance, and Spielberg urges us to not rush judgement in the heat of the moment albeit through a long, daunting narrative. We Got This Covered
4.5
But Bridge of Spies isnt fashioned as a thriller; at best, its a history lesson. Austin Chronicle
4.0
Gifts of civility small and large mark Steven Spielbergs latest film, a deeply satisfying Cold War spy thriller that feels more subdued than usual for .. Time Out
5.0
Hanks gives a very satisfying, watchable and assured performance, with just the right amount of hokum, homely and wile in judiciously balanced proport .. The Guardian
4.0
It also manages to make a modern hero out of an insurance lawyer. The Guardian
3.1
Rife with Donovans plainspoken moral authority, Bridge of Spies is a good movie that suffers from a lack of anxiety about its convictions.Spielberg co ..
3.8
Hankss aw shucks charm could easily curdle into smugness here, but Spielberg keeps the self righteousness to a minimum.
4.5
Though Steven Spielbergs Cold War drama Bridge of Spies proves an over determined celebration of American style integrity, fair mindedness, and tenaci .. Screen Daily
3.5
You cant really go wrong with that combination, but it doesnt guarantee Academy Award potential either.Bridge of Spies is a quality film featuring loa .. Collider
4.5
For a movie thats all about negotiating, it doesnt feature much decision making. Collider
4.5
Is it worth saying again that I miss Hanks the impudent comedian and wish he werent so often the standard bearer for American decency Vulture
4.5
A feel good Cold War melodrama, Bridge of Spies is an absorbing true life espionage tale very smoothly handled by old pros who know what theyre doing. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
For the most part, Spielberg appears content to allow the story (admittedly, a tad bit long) to do the talking, though he goes badly off track in the ..
5.0
In Bridge of Spies, a gravely moody, perfectly directed thriller, Steven Spielberg returns you to the good old bad days of the Cold War and its great .. The New York Times
4.5
Its a movie intent on defending American values in an America where those values have been so corroded as to be practically nonexistent. Paste Magazine
3.7
These shots may be beautiful, but they distract from the storytelling rather than adding to it. IGN
4.0
But in Bridge of Spies, working out the next move is the game, and its one that Spielberg plays with muscular self assurance and style. Telegraph
4.0
For another, this newly minted negotiator, with the CIA and two sovereign nations leaning on him, turns out to be very much his own person, determined ..
5.0
The story of Bridge of Spies can be talked about in a number of ways, as a story about espionage or the Cold War, but at its heart its a character por .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
When it comes the sheer craftsmanship that makes up its backbone, Bridge of Spies is rock solid. The Young Folks
4.5
While well acted, directed, and written, it doesnt have the emotional charge that make so many of Spielbergs classics so impactful. The Young Folks
4.0
A HBO mini series might have served its complexities better, but Spielberg, a film man to his bones, keeps the mood deliberately old fashioned.
3.5
There are moments of pure genius, and scenes that miss their mark. The end result is a fine film, but not a major achievement. Cinema Blend
2.5
More so than most biopics, Bridge of Spies feels episodic and cursory, without ever probing deep enough or holding its focus long enough. Screen Rant
3.8
Spielberg has never been a subtle director but the Cold War was not a subtle time at least not in terms of its competing ideologies. The Globe And Mail
5.0
Bridge of Spies is slick, and its well done.And yet, for all the movies canny Hanks Spielberg professionalism, you sometimes feel this Hollywood power .. Philly
4.4
But without doubt, the biggest reason to see Bridge of Spies based on true Eisenhower era events is Mark Rylance, the British actor of TVs Wolf Hall a .. Philly
4.0
That Tom Hanks has been taking a great interest in past global conflagrations, be it his series The Pacific or Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brother ..
4.0
Make no mistake though; this isn\u00e2\u0080\u0099t Hanks grade confection that\u00e2\u0080\u0099s meant to stimulate your tear glands.
5.0
Spielberg mines meaning out of the culture of the 1950s and presents a terrific portrait of an American hero whose zeal for justice is awesome! Spirituality And Practice
3.0
But it stitches elements of it into what audiences will undoubtedly embrace as a feel good tale of American righteousness even at the present time, wh .. One Guys Opinion
5.0
But Bridge of Spies is a worthy American answer to the brilliant British Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, a Golden Age of Espionage portrait of the flinty f .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
T op notch feel good conventional spy thriller..Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz Steven Spielberg (Lincoln/Saving Private Ryan/War Horse) superbly helms th .. Sover
3.8
A more tightly focused screenplay might have resulted in a leaner, more riveting motion picture. ReelViews
2.0
While it doesnt always welcome suspense, Bridge of Spies is intelligent and paced, anchored by a sensational lead performa ..read more.. Blu Ray
4.0
Tom Hanks lends his considerable Honest John appeal to this fascinating cold war drama about the secret exchange of Soviet spy Rudolf Abel, captured b .. Chicago Reader
4.4
It dominates the film because it comes as such a surprise after the overwhelming sincerity of the first act. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The eclectic filmmaker has made scores of films since with many earning the blockbuster moniker.
3.0
The eclectic filmmaker has made scores of films since with many earning the blockbuster moniker.
3.8
Of all of the meaty performances in this Spielberg smorgasbord, Rylance is the one to really savor. Usa Today
2.5
But in attempting to craft a film meant to appeal to a wider audience, Spielberg has emerged with one of his most uneven movies to date. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
In the solidly entertaining Cold War thriller Bridge of Spies, Tom Hanks plays a savvy insurance lawyer called James B Donovan who, in 1957, is plucke .. The Times
3.0
As good as Hanks is in this film, Rylance is even better.He plays a character of keen intelligence, honor and dry humor. Lariat
2.3
This made me sleepy. So did Lincoln. I want less historical drama from Spielberg and more sharks and dinosaurs. News Review
4.0
Hanks is reliably affable but remains a touch too unflappable, diminishing the suspense. Radio Times
4.5
I wished Bridge of Spies was brilliant, but its undeniably polished, well acted and a solid piece of cold war era based entertainment. Screen It
4.0
Bridge Of Spies marks Steven Spielbergs first venture into Cold War espionage movie territory. Independent
3.8
Who doesnt like to cozy up to an old school spy thriller that knows how to build tension and tighten it Rolling Stone
3.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
5.0
Its plea for common sense and equanimity in international relations is important to hear, but like all messages, it lands better when delivered with a .. The Wrap
3.8
Here are four other films about spies and the Cold War that gave audiences chills. News Day
3.0
Bridge of Spies is solid and uplifting, but it doesnt extend Spielbergs range. Cs Monitor
4.5
But in the end, Bridge of Spies never locates its story, compelling civil liberties argument or not. Film Journal
5.0
Bridge of Spies, Steven Spielbergs best film since Saving Private Ryan, stars a flawless Tom Hanks in the smart, old school thriller as James Donovan, .. New York Post
4.0
The film is based on an incisive script and Spielberg gets solid performances from his lead and supporting cast. Hindustan Times
4.5
The veteran director strikes a seasoned balance of tension, action and wit that keeps the film moving at just the right pace. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
Neither of these things should take away from your enjoyment of what is a very good, if not great, movie. Az Central
4.0
The director is Steven Spielberg, but the final draft of the screenplay is signed by Joel and Ethan Coen; revered filmmakers in their own right, who h .. Smh
3.5
I am not saying that Bridge of Spies is a bad movie.Its very well made as concerns production values. Mountain X
5.0
Apart from Hanks, and an understated, scene stealing turn by Mark Rylance as the Soviet spy Abel, Bridge of Spies mostly settles for being solidly tol .. Npr
5.0
But it maintains that a solid American family man can always be trusted. Npr
4.5
HANKS: (As James Donovan) Like lieutenant Powers, hes just a pilot. Npr
5.0
They have reached into the chilly Cold War a part of it that is inherently undramatic and pulled up an uplifting, witty plum. Star Tribune
4.5
Presents American hypocrisy in defense of America with the snorting derision it warrants, while also being a gripping and intense Cold War thriller.
4.4
The action stretches over five years, never hurried but always engrossing. Toronto Star
3.8
It remains abstract and intellectual, rather than emotional, which is a rare misstep in a Spielberg film. Q Network
3.0
But Hanks does this sort of thing so well that its mostly a pleasure to go along for the ride. Daily Mail
4.5
I liked the movie a lot its one of Spielbergs most measured and most adult films in years, with production values every bit as good as youd expect. Salon
5.0
Spielberg can play hard on the emotions, but he shows a surprisingly light touch with ideas. Slate
4.0
Shot on celluloid, its stately filmmaking full of old fashioned craft. Flim List
5.0
Lincoln is a fantastic character study of a truly special man, but it is singular in that sense. Film Inquiry
4.5
Steven Spielberg has made a remarkably well crafted and engaging film from the fine screenplay, superbly cast and beautifully executed.
5.0
Susan Grangers review of Bridge of Spies (DreamWorks/Disney/Fox) Master filmmaker Steven Spielberg is fascinated with exploring history: Schindlers Li .. Susang Ranger
3.8
A lot of people like complicated, cold war espionage thrillers, but with few exceptions, Im not one of them.I understand war and battle sequences, and .. Observer
3.0
With all that said, some of the movie simply drags and feels like a history lesson. Flickering Myth
5.0
But when a film is as enjoyable as this one, its timing so sweet, and its atmosphere conjured with such skill, do you really wish to register a compla .. New Yorker
4.5
In his fourth pairing with Hanks, Spielberg again examines the furtive face of justice and issues another masterful ruling. Time
4.5
Cold War, isnt it Starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Austin Stowell, Alan Alda Directed by Steven Spielberg The Indian Express is now on Telegram. The New Indian Express
2.0
With an overriding penchant for nobility above all, Bridge of Spies has a welcome straightforward charm despite its ultimately understated impact. The Film Stage
4.4
They promise a ridiculous degree of screw tightening suspense amid imminent global destruction. Chicago Tribune
3.8
But compact and to the point its not, and you may be forgiven if your mind more than once wanders to the laundry. Boston Globe
3.0
I kind of wish the whole movie was just about these negotiations because they are fascinating.Anyway, the good news about all of this is that Bridge o .. Uproxx
5.0
Presents American hypocrisy in defense of America with the snorting derision it warrants, while also being a gripping and intense Cold War thriller. Flickfilosopher
5.0
Yet in spite of an inherently suspenseful finale, Bridge of Spies lacks the excitement this real life story would seem to demand. Blogs Indie Wire
3.5
READ MORE: Steven Spielberg Still Worried About Blockbuster Implosion, Says Superhero Movie Trend Is Just A Phase And so one could argue Bridge Of Spi .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.5
Bridge of Spies is a tale of American exceptionalism, but a quietly cynical oneand those are always the wisest kind. The Atlantic
4.8
But those minor issues hardly derail the intrigue of a spy movie devoid of gadgets beyond daring, wit and resolve. Lyles Movie Files
4.5
More extraordinary of all is the dramatisation of Gary Powers plane crash. Deccan Chronicle
2.0
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
3.8
It almost makes up for the films incredibly slow pace, because everything looks so lovely, but it does take its time before the narrative and storytel ..
3.8
The results may not get too deep, but they make for a diverting dramatization of a Cold War tale hitherto untapped on the silver screen. Groucho Reviews
4.4
That chess game suspense permeates Bridge of Spies At the same time, the film is much more than a thriller. Aisle Seat
4.5
It is a sort of spy thriller, an adult historical drama, and as such the story itself will have appeal across different genres and generations, on top .. Forbes
3.5
Albeit it lacks the media friendly showy lead performance or perceived modern day relevance. Forbes
4.0
No one can match Spielberg when it comes to simplifying complex moments in history without diminishing their significance in any way. Herald Sun
3.0
Spies also manages to nab non obvious skills from the biggies involved. Consequence Of Sound
4.4
Steven Spielbergs latest is a solid, quietly made drama carefully wrapped around a civics lesson.Neither should surprise movie fans. Nj
1.3
But have no fear: Bridge of Spies never threatens to be a masterpiece for even a moment. Film Freak Central
3.0
Bridge of Spies is a movie that underplays its many strengths.You dont realize how good it is until its over. Oregon Live
5.0
Even addressing common employee grievances is harder than one would imagine. Scroll
4.5
FILM REVIEW BRIDGE OF SPIES.With Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan, Sebastian Koch. Maki At The Movies
3.5
A lengthy running time isnt specifically a headache for a movies entertainment value.
5.0
Spielbergs presentation of an honourable enemy combatant is refreshingly even handed, an equitable balance struck between both Uncle Sam and Mother Ru .. Cine Vue
1.5
Yet rather than examine the shifting loyalties of film noir, Spielberg purposefully drains the plot of intrigue. La Weekly
4.0
Get celebs updates directly to your inbox Subscribe See our privacy notice Thank you for subscribing! Mirror
4.5
A riveting tale spun around a relationship between a spy and a lawyer. Hanks and Rylance produce a chemistry that makes history boil with intrigue. Varia Gate
3.8
As Scott noted, the stakes are high even if the action is minimal. Three Movie Buffs
5.0
The tension of the climax on Berlins wintry nocturnal Glienicke Bridge, snipers poised on all sides, is utterly nail gnawing. Games Radar
3.0
At a time when a new Cold War is setting in, this true life tale certainly resonates but the message is spoon fed and rather too sweet. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
A Cold War spy thriller from Steven Spielberg thats as sleek, robust and alluring as a vintage Rolls Royce. Lw Lies
4.5
Heaven in the dark, an extraordinarily well calibrated historical drama from storytellers par excellence ... Every craft element on display here is su .. Abc
4.0
Bridge of Spies is an incredibly well made film that should be applauded for its craft and controlled tone, and will appeal to those looking for somet .. Nz Herald
4.0
But the package deal of Spielberg, Hanks and the Coen brothers is just too damn good to resist. Digital Spy
3.0
Lacking any discernible shades of grey, Donovan is as pure a picture of Hanksian decency as there has ever been. Flicks
4.0
If you can allow yourself the pleasure of seeing masters of their craft simply show up and go to work, then Bridge of Spies becomes a deeply satisfyin .. Stl Today
4.4
Working from a script by Matt Charman and Joel and Ethan Coen, director Steven Spielberg delivers a film thats unapologetically old fashioned. Stl Today
3.0
But even with the Hollywood license to embellish, and the clever Coen brothers involved, Bridge of Spies is more of an argument for upholding American .. Cleve Land
4.5
Donovans played by Tom Hanks, and if this isnt Hanks greatest performance, its certainly his Hanksiest. Screen Crush
4.0
Bridge of Spies is solid, gleaming stuff from Steven Spielberg.The Old Master lighting and grandmaster plot moves are virtues almost identical to thos .. Ft
3.5
Steven Spielberg takes on the Cold War with a stately, sentimental thriller that gurgles along with quiet intensity, only occasionally finding a real .. Contact Music
4.0
the reverent Spielberg is more contemplative and conflicted, applying traditional iconography but peeling back the imagery to reveal a murky underbell .. Film Racket
4.5
Its an excellent thriller who knows how to handle a difficult cocktail of drama, tension and humor.
4.5
An almost invisible camera shows us a Russian spy trapped by the FBI impeccable sequence, in which Spielberg articulates a certain suspense based on d ..
3.8
Image: Touchstone Pictures Bridge of Spies is based on the true story of James B. Donovan, who acted as the Official Unofficial U.S. Representative du .. Christianity Today
2.5
People expecting a Steven Spielberg spy thriller might be a little disappointed. Vanity Fair
5.0
Eastwood and Hanks are the right men for an epic of understated heroism Toy Story 3. The Arts Desk
5.0
Mr. Spielberg works with a broad brush; in style and technique, his film is very much a mainstream.. Wsj
4.0
And that only serves to take the audience out of the films reality, focusing instead on its artifice, not its story. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Of course many can be forgiven if the combination of Spielberg Hanks Coens did not bring forth the epic results imagined. Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
Its a great story, brimming with Cold War intrigue and historical context. In other words, a fastball right down the middle for Steven Spielberg, the .. Patriot Ledger
4.0
This Cold War drama about a spy exchange between the Russians, the East Germans, and the Americans tells its story in a refreshingly straightforward w .. Scmp
4.4
Hanks doesnt play it masterfully here, because being masterful would have compromised the integrity of his character.
3.0
It followed Abraham Lincolns efforts to abolish slavery by pushing the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution through Congress. The Film Pie
5.0
Donovan soon loses his overcoat and nurses a nasty cold for the rest of the movie. Straight
4.0
Bridge of Spies is an expertly crafted espionage thriller from Steven Spielberg. Movie Web
2.0
The result is sweet, smooth corn pudding that just might be enough to make the aforementioned Mr. Smith stand up and cheer. Sandiego Reader
4.0
If it lacks the visual iconography usually associated with its director, its gentle humanity and late game suspense are more than enough to carry it, .. Cinemix Tape
5.0
Production design by Oscar winner Adam Stockhausen (The Grand Budapest Hotel) is also first rate evoking the era splendidly.Bridge Of Spies is a tower .. Dead Line
3.0
A terrific example, like Lincoln, of the perennially underrated darker and conflicted side of Spielberg. Metro New York
5.0
Bridge of Spies is a warm portrait of a friendship, an excitingly intricate story of realistically scaled suspense, and a visually ravishing and lovin .. Film Comment
5.0
Spielberg pulls off most of these mini melodramas with sardonic humor and brio. Film Comment
3.0
Spielberg crafts some delightful visual moments, but the editing is often clumsy in stitching together his ever deliberate camera movements. One Room With A View
4.0
Its emotions are earned and it leaves a powerful must see again afterglow. Sbs
5.0
In terms of the production design, East Berlin doesnt exist today as it did during the 1950s. Solzy At The Movies
5.0
Turns out, no its just a modest movie that puts its head down and does its work, and was presented accordingly.Some audiences will probably find it a .. Flavor Wire
5.0
Sure you do.Capras movies celebrated the essential goodness of the common man specifically, the common American in stories about virtue and justice tr .. Daily Herald
3.8
What the film truly lacks is a daring approach to its source material. Awards Circuit
4.5
But while it is a suspenseful movie while youre watching it, a few hours later all of these twists and turns evaporate and only the big picture remain .. Crave Online
4.4
But thats a minor complaint for a mature drama that demands rapt attention and prefers studied execution over frenetic pacing.One distinct pleasure is .. Mercury News
4.0
While there are glimpses of patriotic populism throughout, this is easily one of Spielbergs most cynical offerings. The Skinny
2.3
Its a debate had again and again in Steven Spielbergs Bridge of Spies, which is basically two movies: one thats not quite a spy thriller and not quite .. Under The Radar Mag
4.5
Theres a delightful bounce to that second half Joel and Ethan Coen did a rewrite on the script, and for a long stretch it feels more like a Coen broth .. The Verge
5.0
The fact that Bridge of Spies places the weight of the world on the shoulders of a briefcase toting lawyer feels quaintly nostalgic. The Daily Beast
2.0
Its a glossy movie without glamour and we enjoy watching it tick over but then we realise theres no impetus, no pace. The Ooh Tray
4.4
This is a fine telling of a little known story, and if nothing else, it should bring veteran actor Mark Rylance the American recognition he deserves. Movie Mezzanine
3.0
But the film never becomes truly gripping theres none of the clammy suspense that kept us on edge throughout Tomas Alfredsons Tinker Tailor Soldier Sp .. What So
2.5
(Pelting rain might have been less lovely to look at.).Its all gorgeous, but after a while it becomes much too much of a good thing. reason
3.0
A film that is not just nostalgic because of the material, but serves as a throwback for one of the great directors and actors of our time. Bowling Green Daily News
4.5
Will the Academy remember how great he is in Bridge of Spies.And for those of you wondering about Austin Stowell, he delivers a solid performance in t .. Lainey Gossip
4.4
Although set more than 50 years ago, the picture strongly resonates with our present era of the war on terror. Seattle Times
2.0
Authentic re creations of the period, including duck and cover clips about a nuclear holocaust that frightened young students, serve as a reminder of .. Guide Live
4.5
But just stringing these events together and topping them off with a typically Speilbergian five minutes of excess treacle isnt enough to make a film. Film Journal International ..
3.1
Bridge of Spies is a fine movie, but theres little fire in its belly... Its a measured, tasteful, respectful film, the sort to which you take your gra .. Clclt
3.5
KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE was a cheeky and utterly bombastic look at the genre. Fresh Fiction
3.0
Complexity and subtlety is not what Bridge of Spies is ever going for, but if you leave the theater feeling incredibly patriotic then its job is done.
5.0
First and foremost, the directors 29th film is masterfully crafted entertainment. Seven Day Svt
3.0
Its thankless shtik.The direction by Steven Spielberg is professional and gives the film wide appeal. Tony Mack
4.5
Bridge of Spies is surprisingly warm and funny for a film about the Cold War. New Republic
2.5
And while the screenplay occasionally adds a dash of humour, its wasted on a film with so little tension through which to cut. National Post
4.0
Despite a slight rush towards the resolution, the script is tonally measured and carefully paced. The National
4.0
Ultimately, the film manages to find the wit and humanity in any situation. Sky
4.0
On paper, this based on true events drama reads like a bore. But under the skilful hands of director producer Steven Spielberg working on a script by .. The New Paper
2.0
Spielberg and Hanks are an unbeatable combination, and their work here, with an unironic and sincerely gripping screenplay by the Coen brothers, is as .. Movie Mom
5.0
This is Spielbergs best movie since Saving Private Ryan. The Coen Brothers may have something to do with that. And hand Mark Rylance the best supporti .. Tri City Herald
5.0
The second collaboration between Steven Spielberg and Joel and Ethan Coen, who co wrote the script with Matt Charman, Bridge of Spies jumps to the top .. Media Mikes
3.5
Like many of Spielbergs serious minded, fact based films among them the Holocaust drama Schindlers List (1993) and the Israeli spy thriller Munich (20 .. Toronto Sun
4.3
Both a careful history lesson and gripping spy thriller, Bridge of Spies is fascinating entertainment. Daily Film Fix
3.5
Granted, it is a Spielberg movie, but it sounds too much like a Spielberg movie. Theepoch Times
5.0
Master storytellers have been revered since the dawn of formal communication. Qc Times
4.0
Bridge of Spies is an inspiring drama about a man, like any of us, who struggled to do the right thing.
1.5
The collaboration between these otherworldly talents seems like it should be fantastic. Fw Weekly
3.0
Writing scores is undoubtedly hard, but Newmans score here is just unbearable.The most shocking thing about it is how lacking in self confidence it is .. Blog Bullz Eye
3.5
Make that Greatness.PHOTOS: Best and worst movie remakes And so while youll be interested in one mans courage under fire, this effort may leave you wa .. Us Magazine
3.0
Spielberg isnt about wrapping oneself in the American flag and doing whatever sounds good. Spectrum Culture
2.5
Spielberg paints Hanks Donovan like an absolute saint a pillar of almost inhuman virtue.The final scenes are meant to induce chills, but will probably .. Mash Able
2.5
However, even though the film is still relatively engaging, there is very little meat on its narrow and bony structure to stand alongside either Spiel .. Cairo 360
4.4
There is enough cat and mouse play between nations to keep things lively, even in a second hour in which the narrative oomph lessens ahead of a rousin .. Tulsa World
5.0
The master of popular entertainment once again shows himself to be an accomplished renderer of subtle human behavior against a large period canvas. Am Ny
3.5
Technically; nothing.One might say that Spielbergs too good at audience manipulation to the point that we can see it coming a mile away. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
Rare are the filmmakers such as Spielberg with the knowledge and capability to wed thought provoking artistry with thoroughly entertaining cinematic a .. Toledo Blade
3.1
Spies too heavily (and slackly) relies on the grand backdrop of the Cold War and the pandemic anxiety of the time. Cambridge Day
4.5
The film comes to the screen without any Spielberg flourishes or knock out camera movements. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.5
Bridge of Spies is another in a long line of films, based on actual events, where the outcome is either well known or easily predicted. Yet it still m .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.4
Even if it is two movies squashed into one, Bridge of Spies is an exemplary throwback. Heral
3.0
Rather than focusing on the thrilling espionage of the era, director Steven Spielberg and screenwriters Joel and Ethan Coen... uncover the humanity be .. Review Journal
4.4
As perhaps one of the most quintessentially American filmmakers, Spielberg holds a mirror up to the past and sees us as we are now, a society doomed t .. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.5
It gives Spielberg a chance to riff on good old fashioned American liberalism. Free Beacon
4.5
An excellent Cold War thriller, very human but also maybe too stylish.
3.0
Hanks is Hanks, which is the highest compliment you can pay a guy.As his quiet, unexpectedly artistic spy client, Rylance gives the films most engagin .. Aarp
4.4
Beneath the directors occasional saccharine flourishes Soft Spielberg Bridge of Spies is a sharp humanist statement.His classical virtuoso filmmaking .. MLive.com
3.1
This is an adult driven, dialogue centric entertainment, one where the majority of thrilling moments contain no more than narrowed eyes and brisk walk .. The Film File
4.4
Hanks for the memories: Tom in a chilly scene in the Cold War suspenser Bridge of Spies. Commercial Appeal
2.0
Stellar pieces never come together like they need to, or like they could have.
4.5
Still, as a Steven Spielberg history lesson, one presumes a lengthy film, and while clocking in at two hours and twenty minutes, Bridge of Spies moves .. The Diva Review
3.5
It is a very cunning spy thriller that follows the path of Spielbergs historical films.
4.5
A vigorously patriotic film, touting the American justice system and constitutionally protected human rights, without demonizing the other side. L.A. Biz
4.0
If you like Cold War tales from the Sixties, snow, big overcoats, and Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg doing that thing they do with liberal values (pre .. Herald Scotland
4.3
But what really makes Bridge of Spies so enjoyable to watch is its uplifting themes about securing justice for all, remaining unflinching in the face .. Alternative Lens
4.5
The menial work of unassuming people is detrimental to this Cold War era tale (beginning in 1957) thats based on the true story of an American insuran .. The Popcorn Junkie
4.0
An effective reconstruction of historic events that portray the work and commitment of a man thats not well known in American History. Enfil Me
3.0
Danger may lurk in Spielbergs frames, but an efficient and relatively bloodless escape most definitely awaits. City Beat
3.5
Conclusion: With outstanding direction from Steven Spielberg, a mostly compelling story, and a particularly excellent performance from Oscar nominee M .. The Blus Pot
2.0
It never feels like an escalation or a natural progression so much as a humdrum heres what happened next. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.5
A political thriller with a lot of heart, like a mix between the patriotic sentimentalism of Frank Capra and the cold world of spies of John le Carr.
2.0
It does end in a satisfactory way and over all it isnt a terrible film, just disappointing. rachelsreviews.net
4.5
The filmmaker, however, finds it difficult to resist idealizing and falsifying middle class family life. World Socialist Web Site
4.4
Theres also simmering tension and a tremendous Spielberg payoff, with beautiful visuals lots of diffused light glowing through frosted windows and imp .. Fres Nobee
4.5
Steven Spielberg directs a script provided by the Coen Brothers (and Matt Charman).This is a truly adult thriller. Leepers Us
4.0
Bridge of Spies is a fascinating piece of cinema that marks another triumph for the serious side of Spielberg as a filmmaker. Indie London
4.5
Deliberately not reinventing the wheel, Spielberg and esteemed company have delivered an absorbing, feel good historical drama. The Movie Minute
4.0
THE new Steven Spielberg drama, based on true Cold War events involving US lawyer James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks), is really two films in one.The first i .. Daily Telegraph
4.5
Working from an excellent screenplay by Matt Charman that was rewritten by Joel and Ethan Coen, both Hanks and Spielberg are at the top of their game. Memphis Flyer
2.5
War Horse was a dreary slog through the trenches of the First World War.Lincoln was earnest, sincere, and a cure for sleeplessness, and Bridge of Spie .. Ex Press
3.9
Its reminiscent of a Clint Eastwood film; solemn, with no provocative scenes, filled with images that remind us of what America was built on. Konexión
4.0
This is a film about the greatness America can achieve that signally understands that this is greatness America rarely does achieve, and with a reason .. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
4.5
Theres more, but you get the point: Spielberg can spin entertainment out of anything. Japan Times
3.8
But Donovan pushes repeatedly for a representation of his client thats not merely perfunctory, even though theres not any doubt regarding Abels guilt. City Weekly
3.8
Bridge of Spies isnt a great movie but its an awfully good and meticulously made one that sends the audience out feeling proud, reassured, and satisfi .. Play Boy
4.5
Which leaves us with a film thats a bit, uh, prosaicyet solid, intriguing and utterly credible. Ma Cleans
1.5
His portrayal of Abel is brilliant: accurate, multifaceted, witty. Haaretz
0.0
Its classic Spielberg with the help of master editor Michael Kahn turning up the heat in a Cold War thriller that intrigues and entertains while remin .. My States Man
4.5
Its told through the experiences of a family man who lives in Brooklyn, works in insurance, and spends half the movie powering through a cold, all of .. Buzz Feed
4.5
But Spielberg has made a film thats a sibling, or at least a cousin, to his 2012 triumph Lincoln. About Boulder
4.0
Their likeability makes it easy to will Donovan to succeed but its only made natural through Spielbergs unbiased storytelling and knack for picking up .. Ib Times
5.0
It also locates the sweet spot for so much (superficially) disparate recent Spielberg: morally engaged and reflective, yet playful and funny and loose .. Four Three Film
4.0
The films period detail and rich atmosphere give a wonderful sense of the Cold War.
3.8
An interesting movie impecably acted, impressive technical levels and entertaining. Cinencuentro
4.5
Bridge of Spies is far from being the best Spielberg movie, but its entertaining. Excelsior
4.5
The black humor, the contained violence, the institutions satire and the surreal touches of the Coen brothers (authors of the story), will become appa ..
3.1
And if theres one thing we can never have enough of, its tales of Cold War era paranoia. Trib
5.0
The whole thing has the stale aroma of a Yakov Smirnoff standup routine.It is worth watching for a laugh or two. Louis Proyect
4.5
Its one of Spielbergs best anchored by solid work from Hanks but given grace and wit by Rylance. Un Cut
2.0
Watching almost any Spielberg directed movie is tantamount to attending a master class in how to produce pure film. Spokane7
4.5
A story of political brinksmanship played out in a time and place when the world was a little mad with fear. What She Said Radio
2.0
Its a real pleasure to sit in a theater, watching a film thats resting in the hands of a master. Chris Stuck Mann
3.8
So an espionage thriller it is not, but a crisp, crackling examination of the machinations of espionage it certainly is. Sandiego Union Tribune
3.0
Its backed by an almost surreal story that has all the elements to be tantalizingly thrilling drama and suspense, but its underwhelming at best, unrem .. Movies With Mae
4.5
Bridge Of Spies is a refreshingly old fashioned and adult skewing Cold War thriller in an age where that type of film is so rare as to be novel.
3.5
Hanks, an actor who is difficult to forget that hes Tom Hanks, sinks into the role of Donovan with a smooth charm; hes a caring family man, a man with ..
5.0
But the story never gets too complicated to appreciate and is always highly approachable and entertaining with Spielbergs glossy Hollywood look and fe .. Franks Reel Reviews
3.8
The result is an entertaining courtroom drama and spy thriller that also offers up fine civics, justice and history lessons along the way. Ny 1
3.0
Bridge of Spies is a crackling little thriller, but its also a safe, conventional one. It feels like an acceptance that hes not a filmmaker for kids, .. The Concourse Deads
4.5
The Cold War never has been more chilling than it is in Bridge of Spies, the Steven Spielberg directed thriller with a another great leading man perfo .. Blog Cleveland
3.0
This is a film that feels like it should be of that time yet never could be, a characteristic of so many of Spielbergs greatest works. Dork Shelf
4.0
This is a richly rewarding and thoroughly entertaining Cold War drama with Spielberg and Hanks both at the very top of their game. Wow 247
4.5
A subtle and elegant piece of cinematography that proves again the humanistic side of Spielberg. El Universal
0.5
A lesson in how to direct movies and proves why Spielberg is matchless in his ability to place the camera as a narrator who tells a story through imag .. Letras Libres
4.4
Bridge of Spies is a remarkably good, solidly old fashioned movie that sends us away with renewed hope. Hampt On Roads
4.0
Instead, the film comes across like a pretty standard Tim Burton effort, minus the ironic post modernism. Lawrence
2.5
For all Spielberg, his star packed cast, led by Tom Hanks, and his on screen and off screen team (Joel and Ethan Coen co wrote the screenplay) bring t .. Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
4.0
If Spielberg and Hanks filmographies were social structures, Bridge Of Spies would be satisfyingly upper middle class. ABC Radio (Australia)
3.5
No question, there is a certain jingoistic edge to this espionage thriller. Montreal Gazette
4.5
As gripping and as smart a piece of entertainment as youll find this year. Big Issue
4.5
Bridge of Spies is the real story of a great negotatior and one of the best films of the year. Dont miss it. Reforma
3.0
Bridge Of Spies is a clear example of a politically correct film with impecable production values that takes no risks. Cinema Movi L
4.5
Bridge of Spies tells a heroic story about an admirable person, and that should be enough to recommend the film to viewers who feel like Hollywood doe .. Cross Walk
3.0
With Steven Spielbergs direction, the Coen Brothers writing, the performances of Tom Hanks and Mark Ryland two of their generations leading actors and .. Compuserve
1.5
xplaining the tonal disjunction The film is about the spy swap, yes, but the symbolic level is also about reaffirming American values of justice. Review Film Review
5.0
When hes cooking, theres nobody else who can do quite what he does.Bridge of Spies, Spielbergs first film since 2012s Lincoln, is an exceptional job o .. Portland Mercury
4.5
Bridge of Spies, which waxes poetic and occasionally cynically on patriotism, honor, and duty, echoes in your mind long after the credits roll and beg .. Ap
4.4
Steven Spielbergs cinematic fanfare for a common man whos uncommonly good. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
4.0
With Oscar winners Spielberg and Hanks, Bridge Of Spies is on the run for being one of the favorites in the awards season. Time Out México
4.5
Even though its an entertaining film, Spielberg and Hanks dont risk much and go for a safe bet.
4.0
An impeccable proposal with a nostalgic tone that almost touches ingenuity. Almost. Highly recommendable. LaButaca.net
4.0
If youre the type of person who likes films about human interaction and the thrills of politics, this will be an experience you cant miss. Enla But
3.0
Its all very entertaining, and well directed by Danny Boyle, as the colorful Apple design aesthetic is a fine match for his Boyles visual style. Fox 29
4.4
Director Steven Spielberg gives audiences a meticulously composed espionage thriller, which establishes a tense atmosphere from the start and keeps th ..
4.5
A fascinating story where the interactions between smart and unpredictable characters is the main focus.



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