Bridge of Spies
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: October 16, 2015
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BrianAD9Jan 18, 2016
Written by the Coens, directed by Stephen Speilberg, and starring Tom Hanks. That should be all you need to know. However, this movie, while good, is kind of boring. It's not even close to being as good as I had hoped it would be, and IWritten by the Coens, directed by Stephen Speilberg, and starring Tom Hanks. That should be all you need to know. However, this movie, while good, is kind of boring. It's not even close to being as good as I had hoped it would be, and I didn't have super-high expectations anyway, as odd as that may sound. Don't get me wrong, it's good. But it's not THAT good. Tom Hanks was great as always, but it's not a stand-out role. Mark Rylance has been nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, but he was just a good character. He could have been replaced by anybody and it would have been good. And on that note, this film should NOT be nominated for best picture. There were at least two other films that didn't get nominated that are far superior in every way that didn't get a nomination. It does have some interesting direction, and I liked the way it moved along at some points, but then there were a couple times when I didn't like how it went from one scene to another. Bridge of Spies isn't great, but isn't bad. I think it would have been better as a novel than a film.… Expand
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KymBrunnerNov 7, 2015
I'm starting to think Spielberg = melodrama. Love Tom Hanks, great set design and authenticity to the era, but a somewhat predictable ending that takes 2 1/2 hours to play out with not much action. I found it difficult to stay awake at times,I'm starting to think Spielberg = melodrama. Love Tom Hanks, great set design and authenticity to the era, but a somewhat predictable ending that takes 2 1/2 hours to play out with not much action. I found it difficult to stay awake at times, with long courtroom scenes and not much meat or action to the plot. Lots of waiting for answers. They are calling this a thriller? Not so much...… Expand
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yosemiteAug 28, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An unlikely story except its based on an actual event. An insurance lawyer gets himself involved in a high stakes negotiation between the USA , East Germany and the Soviet Union. Tom Hanks is Tom Hanks. Great as always but a supporting actor,Mark Rylance , almost steals the movie. Underplaying a Russian spy , he becomes Tom's client and turns in a terrific bit of acting. The story is solid , the cinematography recreates the 1960's and the direction is consistent. Its a very well done film… Expand
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pureshoresMar 25, 2016
Tom Hanks is Tom Hanks, but I think part of the reason he was extremely successful back in the day was because there was no one out there like him. But now that we've got the Leos and the Toms Hardys, it is both quite sad and nostalgic thatTom Hanks is Tom Hanks, but I think part of the reason he was extremely successful back in the day was because there was no one out there like him. But now that we've got the Leos and the Toms Hardys, it is both quite sad and nostalgic that Tom Hanks is the same. Sad because he'll be relegated to support status soon, but nostalgic because whenever you see him you remember great movies like Saving Private Ryan and Catch Me If You Can, among others. Along with Steven Spielberg and the Coen Brothers they should be enough to pique your interest in this film. If not, think the Green Mile x Argo.… Expand
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FarsheedJun 6, 2016
In general, I believe 2015 was one the most successful years in Hollywood. Most of the movies in this year were so eye-catching. And this one was another important work by Steven Spielberg. Besides, Tom Hanks was excellent.
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shiftworkerAug 22, 2016
Spielberg and Hanks: could you go wrong? Of course you could, but not here. There's tension a plenty and there is also pace, which a lot of Cold War spy movies lose in a bid to evoke something mysterious. The dialogue is sharp, directionSpielberg and Hanks: could you go wrong? Of course you could, but not here. There's tension a plenty and there is also pace, which a lot of Cold War spy movies lose in a bid to evoke something mysterious. The dialogue is sharp, direction effective and unobtrusive. Slightly more emotional than necessary perhaps, but that won't stop me revisiting this one several times over the years.… Expand
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eva3si0nDec 19, 2020
Bridge of Spies is divided into 2 parts. The first time the action takes place in the United States, excellent judicial drama. With a slow development of events, which is noteworthy completely without musical accompaniment (a rarity in modernBridge of Spies is divided into 2 parts. The first time the action takes place in the United States, excellent judicial drama. With a slow development of events, which is noteworthy completely without musical accompaniment (a rarity in modern cinema). The second part, this is already an action movie in the style of M (James Bond), where the whole action is accelerated and at least repel the turnover of musical accompaniment. And the second part is terrible. In the first, the USSR and the GDR are shown as barbarians. Great propaganda. The most important thing is how Spielberg fakes the facts. Berlin was bombed not by the USSR, but by the Allies. The USSR, on the contrary, helped restore the ruins of eastern Berlin. And finally Abel in the USSR was recognized as a hero and confirmed the status of a spy. And to talk about the light in which the GDR is represented does not have to, some kind of ghetto.
And most importantly, 2 part of the film is a natural B-movie, which you watch by inertia and only for the sake of acting by Tom Hanks.… Expand
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BroyaxJan 10, 2017
Une réalisation solide, des acteurs impeccables, une reconstitution soignée : de ces points de vue, le Pont Des Espions est un bon "produit", on sent même un effort certain pour reproduire l'atmosphère de la guerre froide, un effort certainUne réalisation solide, des acteurs impeccables, une reconstitution soignée : de ces points de vue, le Pont Des Espions est un bon "produit", on sent même un effort certain pour reproduire l'atmosphère de la guerre froide, un effort certain mais bien vain. On a même une légère guimauve qui vient pointer son groin parfumé à l'eau de rose...

Une guimauve qui participe à cette belle propagande impérialiste pro-américaine de l'Oncle Sam triomphant des méchants bolchéviks et des pays du Pacte de Varsovie et qui se bat pour la liberté contre les méchants Rouges blablabla etc (remplir et déverser ici toute la litanie habituelle de nos chers amis d'outre-atlantique, la main sur le coeur, ça c'est mon fusil, patati patata).

En fait, même les films d'espionnage (américains) de l'époque (de la guerre très froide) ne sombrent pas autant dans cette vieille retape et vieille rengaine. Je n'en aurais pas cru Spielberg capable, capable à ce point : par son film, il a clairement servi la Patrie, la Nation et la Gloire de nos Armes, Amen (putain !).

En dehors de cette "radicalisation" mal venue, le Pont souffre de longueurs : 2h20 pour organiser un échange sur un putain de pont, mais dis donc Stevie, tu te foutrais pas notre gueule par hasard ? Quant à l'atmosphère, malgré tous ses efforts et tout ce pognon, il ne suffit pas d"énumérer les clichés les uns à la suite des autres pour la reconstituer, pour lui donner vie ; il faudrait du talent, aussi.

Evidemment, ça fait trèèès longtemps que Spielberg l'a perdu, son talent. Alors il nous pond ses machins, mécaniquement, sans passion. Malgré ce sacré Tom Hanks ! ce gâchis tout de même.… Expand
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CasuallyJan 17, 2017
Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance are a spellbinding pairing and their relationship is without doubt the highlight.

Spielberg never fails to tell a fascinating tale, yet perhaps restricted somewhat in being true to reality this story lacked twists.Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance are a spellbinding pairing and their relationship is without doubt the highlight.

Spielberg never fails to tell a fascinating tale, yet perhaps restricted somewhat in being true to reality this story lacked twists. The journey and extraordinary tasks seem all too easy an undertaking for the insurance lawyer leaving the viewer expecting more.

Hanks is always worth watching however this feature left no lasting impression.… Expand
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JPKJul 8, 2019
Great Look Into Cold War
Bridge Of Spies has a great performance from Hanks as well as a script that excellently depicts the Cold War.
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TheRussianatorApr 2, 2018
Steven Spielberg once again delivers a hard-hitting based on actual events drama with Tom Hanks in the title role. The atmosphere of the 50's is portrayed brilliantly and you believe everything you see. However, Mark Rylance steals the movieSteven Spielberg once again delivers a hard-hitting based on actual events drama with Tom Hanks in the title role. The atmosphere of the 50's is portrayed brilliantly and you believe everything you see. However, Mark Rylance steals the movie as a russian, who is accused of espionage. Recommended for all Spielberg fans and dramas in general.… Expand
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amheretojudgeFeb 9, 2018
you don't seem alarmed..

Bridge Of Spies The negotiations are predictable and a bit eerie, maybe because it is based on factual events which the maker in here, does not completely rely upon giving enough space for the drama to fit in.you don't seem alarmed..

Bridge Of Spies

The negotiations are predictable and a bit eerie, maybe because it is based on factual events which the maker in here, does not completely rely upon giving enough space for the drama to fit in. Bridge Of Spies is way too long for its material; especially the side characters that follows upto the event seems a bit redundant, and needs better editing. Spielberg does not let the movie slip away even for a frame; his execution is amazing in it and gives enough range for the actors to settle in on the screen. Tom Hanks has the job to glue all the sequences up for the audience to root for the character for he is the only common or familiar on screen and he stinks to its job very well with some good supporting cast like Mark Rylance. Bridge Of Spies comes off enthralling to the audience contrary to its genre; which I suppose shows the excellence of the director, for the writing seemed a bit loose on building up the characters for the audience to that level of drama as it was on paper.… Expand
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SakataOct 6, 2018
One of Steven Spielberg's best recent films, although the trend is that the work will be underestimated over time. With a good performance by Tom Hanks and a brilliant performance by Mark Rylance, the film also features a well-written scriptOne of Steven Spielberg's best recent films, although the trend is that the work will be underestimated over time. With a good performance by Tom Hanks and a brilliant performance by Mark Rylance, the film also features a well-written script (despite its slow development), plus a brilliant soundtrack for Thomas Newman (replacing John Williams in that production) besides a competent technical work.… Expand
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MothmannJun 15, 2019
DOne of the best performances by Tom Hanks in this tense and emotional spy thriller.
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ArtemSakratApr 6, 2020
Фильм ужасен. Нечего общего с историей. Одно ложь
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MattKingsburyJun 23, 2020
Bridge of Spies is a good movie, supported by strong acting from Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance. Everything holds that little bit extra weight when you realise the film is loosely based on a true story. The film is well shot - even if the lensBridge of Spies is a good movie, supported by strong acting from Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance. Everything holds that little bit extra weight when you realise the film is loosely based on a true story. The film is well shot - even if the lens distortion at times is off-putting - but sadly the entire film just feels...a bit uninspired. The film comes and goes, but I don't feel like a lasting impression has been left. Some action scenes feel like they're there just to say "hey, are you still watching?".… Expand
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HabibiehakimNov 20, 2022
I cannot express more love for this movie anymore, this is just another genius evidence of the great Mr. Steven Spielberg, Bridge Of Spies is a top-tier Spielberg's film, i put Bridge Of Spies above Lincoln, Munich, War Of The Worlds,I cannot express more love for this movie anymore, this is just another genius evidence of the great Mr. Steven Spielberg, Bridge Of Spies is a top-tier Spielberg's film, i put Bridge Of Spies above Lincoln, Munich, War Of The Worlds, Minority Report, War Horse, and a few rest more, because this movie is just fascinating, it's so good, it's so great, it's a story that might seems complicated but it's actually one of the easiest story i've ever followed and i've ever invest in a movie that almost 2 in a half hours long, it's an incredible story and inspiring story that fills with incredible performances, it hit my emotional feeling at the end because how much i care and invest i am to the story, it's just a fascinating fascinating and powerful stuff that Spielberg's put in this movie, Bridge Of Spies is a Masterpiece, top 10 from Spielberg's, he just can't stop making another one of his best films again again and again even in his late career and it's rare for it to happen, Bridge Of Spies is my sh*t, i dig this movie to death.… Expand
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AgentLviJul 9, 2023
Decent movie. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great
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