Review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) by D B — 21 Jun 2009
The filmýs powerful antiwar message is driven home through the stories of its four central characters, all of whom are destined to tragically collide on The Bridge on the River Kwai. The most compelling of these characters is a British POW colonel whose misguided loyalty to duty and military structure threatens to destroy himself and his men.
Alec Guinnessý remarkable performance as Col. Nicholson is so captivating that itýs hard not to buy into his irrational arguments, even upon repeat viewings. William Holden also gives one his best performances as a reluctant, war-weary hero who must return to the POW camp from which he escaped to blow up the bridge.
This review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) was written by D B on 21 Jun 2009.
The Bridge on the River Kwai has generally received very positive reviews.
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