Bridge of Spies
Movies Like Sicario
Bridge of Spies (2015), an epic historical war drama directed and produced by renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg, takes place amidst the Cold War and follows lawyer James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks) who is tasked by the US government with negotiating the secret exchange of a US and Soviet spy between the two countries, the latter being a former client of Donavan.
Based on a true story, the movie’s title refers to the Glienicke Bridge, located between East Germany and West Berlin, where the exchange originally took place in 1962.
The film takes us through the highest levels of politics where the balance between sympathy of human life and political agenda often clash in a world filled with secrecy and espionage.
The movie is confident, bold, and masterfully crafted, boasting brilliant cinematography complimented by impeccably-chosen musical scores.
Although Bridge of Spies does slightly deviate from the real-world events, critics have praised its attempt to stay as historically accurate as possible while creating a captivating story. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, and Mark Rylance, who plays the Soviet spy, won Best Supporting Actor.
It is a human-driven story set in a world where human life is often collateral damage in the face of a greater cause. It also boasts riveting performances by veteran actors, making it a no-brainer for fans of movies like Sicario.
