Bridge of Spies

"The prospect of seeing Steven Spielberg sink his teeth into the Cold War is an enticing one indeed, but although Bridge of Spies contains a couple of tense set-pieces, it is much more focused on being a character drama than a period thriller."

"While the helmer’s myth-making approach makes for great Capra-esque entertainment, younger auds may find it terribly old-fashioned..."

"A deeply satisfying Cold War spy thriller that feels more subdued than usual for the director..."

"A handsome and mature entertainment, rich with novelistic intrigue, that asks for very little in exchange for its rewards."

"Like most of Mr. Spielberg's films, a consummate entertainment that sweeps you up with pure cinema."

"Has a brassy and justified confidence in its own narrative flair."

"May be a snooze to the ADD crowd allergic to historical drama, but it's dished out by experts."

"A consummate professional's tribute to a gifted amateur, a smooth entertainment with a strong but subtle political subtext that's both potent and unexpected."

"An absorbing true-life espionage tale very smoothly handled by old pros who know what they're doing."

"Entertaining and thought provoking... gives real historical events a human face, and rates as a surprising crowd pleaser in the process."