Bridge of Spies: Tom Hanks Does it Again: A Movie Review

You don't need me to tell you that Tom Hanks is one of the best actors of all time.  I mean come on.....Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Castaway (just to name a few)...I rest my case.  Whatever your thoughts may be, I highly recommend this movie.  Tom Hanks plays the role of an insurance lawyer selected by the government to defend a captive member of the Soviet Union due to his integrity.  However, it is his integrity that leads him down a very dangerous path.

James Donnovan takes his role as a lawyer seriously, so when asked to defend a prisoner of the court system who happens to be from the Soviet Union in order to follow due process, he gives it his all.  This is not what the government had hoped for.  Which I find ironic, because they chose him based on his good nature,yet they were surprised when he actually gave a full defense.  Donnovan even went as far as to appeal at several levels in order to protect his client.  Unfortunately for his family, this involves drive by shootings at the windows, constant glares from community members,and an outrage of how he can be so "anti- American."

This doesn't stop Donnovan though.  He is a smart guy and is able to negotiate his clients sentencing to not include the death penalty.  It is that negotiation that creates a new scenario for Donnovan to encounter.  You see, a U.S. pilot crashed and was captured in the Soviet Union and the only way to return him safely is to return their man, Donnovan's client.  So now our dedicated insurance lawyer is off to the Soviet Union to negotiate with some not so trustworthy gentlemen.  I don't want to give it all away but Donnovan's integrity and good character get him into such a complex situation that there are three prisoners involved, the Soviets, the Germans, and the CIA. The question is, who can he trust and will he be able to protect all he is fighting for?  Including his client.  You must see to find out!

This movie will have you in suspense throughout as you are constantly in awe of what this man goes through to do what he feels is right.  I highly recommend it and would see it again.