...one of the most handsome movies of Spielberg’s latter-day phase, and possibly the most eloquent.

From the very first scene, which is executed with minimal sound design and no score, Spielberg and his technical team work almost like Abel’s painting—focused, deliberate and remarkably quiet.

Hanks gives a very satisfying, watchable and assured performance, with just the right amount of hokum, homely and wily in judiciously balanced proportions.

So godlike is Spielberg’s status that we often take his talents for granted. The strange, riveting mix of Bridge Of Spies is another sterling reminder that we shouldn’t.

Steven Spielberg bryter inga filmtraditioner. ”Spionernas bro” är solitt Spielberghantverk, men genomgående förutsägbar.

...an elegant, intelligent slice of popular entertainment that peppers its gripping intrigue with winning wit and humour.

...når den er bedst, er ’Spionernes bro’ en ekstremt stilfuld thriller, takket være Spielbergs suveræne håndværk.

Det er på sine tekniske meritter og en følelse af at være en gode hænder, at filmens får sine fire små stjerner. Spielberg er stadig en bedre instruktør end de fleste...