Bridge of Spies, Steven Spielberg
Bride of Spies is a two and a half hour movie in which characters sit in rooms and discuss a prisoner exchange, so why on Earth is that as thrilling as some of the summer’s biggest blockbusters? Well, that’s because this is a Steven Spielberg movie, and in the hands of a master, even a seemingly uninteresting story can be elevated into one of the must-sees of the fall. Spielberg focuses more on what’s not being said than what is, and there’s consistently an awkward tension in the air and the sense that this deal could fall apart at any moment. As such, we’re forced to hang on every word and each subtle facial expression. Rudolf Adelf, the soviet spy who Tom Hanks’ character is forced to defend, is a true delight, and Spielberg revels in the complexity of this situation. Though he is our enemy, Rudolf is just a mild-mannered man fighting for his country., and what really makes him so different from soldiers on our side? Is there not something honorable about his willingness to stand behind his beliefs, even if they happen to run opposite to ours?
Like To Kill a Mockingbird before it, Bridge of Spies also explores the idea of defending the seemingly indefensible and being driven not by what is popular but by what is right. It’s both extremely layered and somehow also feels like a popcorn film, and yet another indication that Spielberg really is one of the greats. (Brendan Morrow)
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