A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, “Bridge of Spies” tells the story of James Donovan (Hanks), a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. Screenwriters Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen have woven this remarkable experience in Donovan’s life into a story inspired by true events that captures the essence of a man who risked everything and vividly brings his personal journey to life. ‘Bridge of Spies’ Review: Spielberg & Hanks Hit Another Home Run Bridge of Spies is an expertly crafted espionage thriller from Steven Spielberg. It frames the stark ideological battle of The Cold War and the dangerous nuclear ramifications of any misstep. In a world filled with distrust and fear, Bridge of Spies successfully portrays the virtue of principle. The infiltration of foreign agents into American societ...
