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    Bridge of Spies

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    If not for the considerable skill of both Spielberg and Hanks as master cinematic storytellers, Bridge of Spies wouldn't be nearly as effective as it ends up being. While thrilling is not the first word that comes to mind when describing this film, engrossing certainly is. You won't exactly be on the edge of your seat, but you won't be looking at your watch either. Hanks, as usual, commands the screen, an ideal casting choice for the everyday American insurance lawyer turned pseudo spy, who is tasked with negotiating a prisoner swap between the US and the USSR. Much of the delight of this film can be found in the details. From its dialogue free opening scene, to a few superb interactions between Hanks and Mark Rylance as accused spy Rudolph Abel. The tension is palatable during  Spoiler alert - click to reveal textthe Bridge climax, and of course during the downing of Power's spy plane, but other than that, it is in the realm of conversation, and in the subtleties of negotiation where this film lives and breaths. If you are prepared to sit and listen, a more than worthwhile experience.

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    jerster82@  2.12.2015 age: 26-35 438 reviews

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