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Thanks to a Coen Brothers script and strong performances, Stephen Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies hits the mark with ALAN FRANK

Bridge of Spies (12A)
Directed by Steven Spielberg
4/5

THANKS to box-office bonanzas featuring, among others, a killer shark, a hyper-cute little alien, rampaging prehistoric beasts and Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg has made his name, along with millions of dollars.

His unique popularity among film-makers and filmgoers is unarguable.

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