Review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) by Mike Kaplan for Variety — 19 Feb 2008
A gripping drama, expertly put together and handled with skill in all departments. Its potency stems only partly from the boxoffice draw of William Holden and, to a lesser degree, Alec Guinness. What elevates “Kwai” to the rank of an artistic and financial triumph for producer Sam Spiegel is the engrossing entertainment it purveys, including some scenes which will be listed as among the best of film memorabilia.
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This review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) was written by Mike Kaplan and published by Variety on 19 Feb 2008.
The Bridge on the River Kwai has generally received very positive reviews.
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