Review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) by Amy Z — 11 Jul 2014
A battalion of British POWs are forced to build a bridge while an American soldier is charged with blowing it up.
Exquisitely plotted, this film is remarkably compelling from beginning to end. At almost three hours, the film's run time is typical of David Lean, who doesn't care how long a film is; he cares how long it's good. The performance by Alec Guinness is the strongest, as he's able to convey his character's journey subtly, and William Holden is as charmingly surly as William Holden has always been.
The film's themes of ambition and the need for purpose come through, and the cinematography is beautiful.
Overall, this film is a classic for good reason.
This review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) was written by Amy Z on 11 Jul 2014.
The Bridge on the River Kwai has generally received very positive reviews.
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