That bridge better lead you to the cinema to see this film

Rating: 8/10 (12 December 2015)

There so much history we don't learn till, many years later, lie I didn't know that Tom Hanks was an American hero.
Bridge of Spies follows the acts of an American lawyer who is tasked with defending a soviet spy, but leading him to become the key to peace between two nations. Tom Hanks stars as the brilliantly smart, wise, and very likable character while trying to do the best that he can for his country and relations with the Soviet Union, he becomes caught in a moving tale of an eye for eye, and doing the morally right thing, no matter what is safe.
Honestly though, the film took a while to get going for me, as the film mainly consist of men in suits talking and drinking, along with some brilliant dramatic music. However, when we come to the main plot of this exchange in Berlin, the film pulls you in, and now you never want to fall asleep. Even if the event is known to you, you are feeling the suspense.
You also get a real life feel of what it was like during the cold war and the tension between the USA and Soviet Union, which makes it a powerful film. This pulls the audience into the time and place, and you get strong emotional reaction in some scenes.
I wouldn't say though that the film is unique, I think the story definitely so, but the film is one I've seen a few times.
That being said the best part is the final Bridge scene, which really gets you on the edge, not just for suspense but also in pride, and emotion. This was a unique scene for me.
Bridge of Spies is a strong 8/10, and is definitely in my list of nominations at the Oscars.