Rent Bridge of Spies (2015)

3.9 of 5 from 861 ratings
2h 15min
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Synopsis:
A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, Bridge of Spies tells the story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible mission to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. High stakes and suspense power a story that captures the essence of a man who risked everything, vividly bringing his personal journey to life.
Actors:
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Directors:
Producers:
Kristie Macosko Krieger, Marc Platt, Steven Spielberg
Voiced By:
John Taylor, Peter Arpesella, Alim Kouliev
Writers:
Matt Charman, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Others:
Joel Coen, Janusz Kaminski, Andy Nelson, Thomas Newman, Gary Rydstrom, Michael Kahn, Adam Stockhausen, Richard Hymns, Drew Kunin, Matthew Charman, Rena DeAngelo, Bernhard Henrich
Studio:
20th Century Fox
Genres:
Drama, Thrillers
Collections:
2016, Acting Up: British Actors at the Oscars, Award Winners, CinemaParadiso.co.uk Through Time, Getting to Know :Tom Hanks, Getting to Know..., Oscar Nominations Competition 2023, Oscar Nominations Competition 2024
Awards:

2016 BAFTA Best Supporting Actor

2016 Oscar Best Supporting Actor

BBFC:
Release Date:
27/05/2016
Run Time:
135 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.40:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • A Case Of The Cold War: Bridge Of Spies
BBFC:
Release Date:
27/05/2016
Run Time:
135 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description Dolby Digital 5.1, English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.40:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
(0) All
Bonus:
  • A Case Of The Cold War: Bridge Of Spies
  • Berlin 1961: Re-creating The Divide
  • U-2 Spy Plane
  • Spy Swap: Looking Back On The Final Act

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Reviews (8) of Bridge of Spies

Interesting & well-acted - Bridge of Spies review by SC

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19/10/2016

I enjoyed this film.

I thought it was acted well and I believed in the characters.

Because It based on fact & real experiences I found it really interesting.

3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

Underwhelming Cold War spy story - Bridge of Spies review by Alphaville

Spoiler Alert
20/07/2016

The good news is that this is one of Spielberg’s adult films. The bad news is that he’s overcompensated with laboured direction. Mark Rylance’s performance as the suspected Russian spy in 1950s America is likewise woefully understated. Tom Hanks’ usual lively performance as Rylance’s attorney consequently provides a welcome breath of fresh air.

The plot holds few surprises even if you don’t know the real-life story on which it is based. It does become more interesting when the ‘action’ moves to Berlin… after a whole hour, but that’s too late to pick up much dramatic momentum. Adding to the underwhelming package is Thomas Newman’s irritating score, which visits every cliché from military trumpets to plinky-plonk piano. You can imagine the kind of scenes to which such snippets add unneeded emphasis.

Described as a dramatic thriller, the film is rarely dramatic and never thrilling. The best Cold War thriller remains Martin Ritt’s The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. If you haven’t seen that, do so.

2 out of 5 members found this review helpful.

So different, therefore, so refreshing. - Bridge of Spies review by DJ

Spoiler Alert
14/01/2020

What I found so enjoyable about this films was the lack of that single note and a drum, against which most narrators, actors and actresses have to vie.  There was a music score, but, as in most of Stephen Spielberg's films, he understands the power of silence and frequently uses it to instal gravitas in the mind.  The 'clever' critics often look for something that isn't there, then bemoan the fact.  

This film possesses a beautifully acted role by Tom Hanks, who takes the lead.  It has a steady pace and even sports the mediocrity of life, in that I felt there was no exaggeration, no stupid ideas, no unbelievable moments, it was what is was, a docudrama of just one instance from the life of a man who went on to save thousands of lives.

In reality, life is often quite hum-drum.  Only fiction produces the impossible, incredible, unbelievable stunts of survival, where the hero is clairvoyant  and beyond reproach.  For those of us who lived through the 'Cold War', this film will have more meaning ... a very enjoyable film for the mature amongst us. 

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

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