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Bridge Of Spies
- Release Date: February 2, 2016
- Rated: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
- Run Time: 141 minutes
- Number of discs: 2
- Studio: Walt Disney Studios
- ASIN: B015HM32X2
- Purchase on Amazon
When a movie has Steven Spielberg as a director along with Tom Hanks and Alan Alda as actors you know that the movie is going to be one for the books. With a series of historic events as a backdrop comes “The Bridge of Spies”.
This movie tells the story of a Brooklyn lawyer, James Donovan (played by Tom Hanks) finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War. He must go on a nearly impossible mission decided by the CIA.
He has to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. The high stakes and suspense give way to a story inspired by true events that capture the backbone of a man who risked everything and distinctly brings his personal journey to life.
My husband loves history, and also enjoys Tom Hanks as an actor. I was able to enjoy the movie because to me although it is based on historic events, I could enjoy the plot and for me there was more to it than just history. I would recommend this movie as it is yet another great hit from Disney!
The Blu-ray comes with subtitles in French, Spanish as well as English. It is also dubbed in French. There are 2 discs included and the movie is rated a solid PG-13. I recommend you watch it first then decide if you feel it is appropriate for your children.
Here’s a clip from the movie.
How have I not heard of this movie?! I love Tom Hanks. All of his films are fabulous.
Allan Alda and Tom Hanks–that movie has to be a winner! I am not too much of a history buff but since I lived through the “cold war” (yeah I had to hide under my desk in drills) I probably would enjoy this.
I was surprised to see how small Alda’s supporting role was.
This indeed sounds like a movie I would enjoy seeing. I love this type period when this took place. I can’t wait to see this and I know my brother would love this one too.
Tom Hanks is one of my favorites and my oldest son and husband both really like this type of movie. We will have to check it out!