New York's most famous James Donovan was sent to act as a lawyer to the Russian spy Abel. Donovan respected Abel for his loyalty to the country, his peaceful view of fate, and his light-hearted character. Appreciate Donovan who respects himself. Donovan resisted the pressure from the country, industry and family to fight for the rights he deserved for Abel, and became a villain in the eyes of many people. At the same time, the Cold War was in full swing, the Berlin Wall was being built, Germany was falling apart, and the situation was in turmoil. U.S. Air Force Colonel Bowers was captured on the mission, and the U.S. and Soviet Union wanted to exchange hostages. Donovan became this negotiator, he risked his life for his country, lobbying for negotiations between East and West Germany, capricious and cunning negotiators on both sides, he lobbied carefully and stood his ground, and finally managed to exchange hostages , return both spies on the Bridge of Spies.
The story is simple, but it is the most difficult historical story to tell. Characters exist in history, but his performance is more challenging, and Tom Hanks, who has been earning constant weight, is worthy of the Oscar winner, and he easily played a stable, upright and powerful lawyer, which is the most surprising. It's Mark Rylance's performance. He vividly portrays a light-hearted old spy, and his subtle expressions are full of tension, and this powerful performance won him this year's Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Special attention to the details of this story. Most impressively, during the hostage exchange, Donovan asked Abel if he would be alive after returning to his country. "It depends on how they greet me back," Abel said, "if they hug me then I'm my own, and if they just tell me to get in the car, I'm in danger." After the final exchange of introductions, the main shot was given to Colonel Bowers on the American side, and his companions embraced him warmly. Donovan stared nervously at Abel in the distance. Abel's thin stature in the shadows made this man no doubt like an average aging painter. He was greeted to the car and opened the door to signal him to enter. Both Abel and Donovan knew that this was a dangerous signal. Abel looked back at Donovan for the last time, and their eyes met for a second, meaning that this was the last glimpse of this cherishing friendship. As a spy who has been undercover in another country for many years, the person who understands him best is the lawyer of the enemy country who defends him. How can he not feel sad?
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