I like the Coens too, but I doubt much of their unique handiwork will be detectable here (a la Unbroken.)
The film looks like good, old-pro entertainment though. I like how Spielberg handled espionage themes in Munich, so I'm intrigued to see him return to this territory.
Well, for me, Spielberg is the greatest filmmaker who ever lived, so you can imagine what my response is (even if I don't think THIS particular project looks that exciting)! I may see it next week already, if things go as planned -- a closed, early press screening.
The reveal of the subject matter caught me a little off balance at first. I went to see Munich theatrically first time round, then spent a while going over the phenomenally complex subject matter on DvD. It will always be worth revisiting in terms of drama, however, I see it as a work of pure fiction following in the wake/vacuum of the real thing. The convoluted, crisscrossing lines of the subterfuge involved in the story is largely what makes it memorable. The Maltese locations always bring a smile. Munich was really a purely fictitious footnote to the excellent 21 Hours At Munich, whose production design and interior feel was mirrored so closely by Spielberg. I almost view them as a single entity. To me the movie is about moral ambiguity and the futility of attempting to resolve it.
Bridge Of Spies will definitely be worth seeing. I just love those mid 20th century hats!
Being the student I am of Cold War history and having spent time in the 80's in Berlin, I can't think of a film I've been more excited to see in recent years. Should be right up my street, the whole Gary Powers 'incident' is an interesting moment in US/USSR history. It's a pity though Williams wasn't available to do the score.
