Review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) by Omair Z — 11 Apr 2014
A more complex movie than I first realized when I started watching. It is not just about the men in the prison camp, but also a group of commandos that is heading to them. These two story lines coming together at the very end is what makes this movie.
The climax is filed with tension. I just wish it would have gotten there a little more quickly. The ending itself is not the completely happy ending that you might expect of movies from this era. Although the music at the end betrays this fact.
A small complaint, but still valid. Also, I guess the filmmakers deserve credit for using actual Japanese actors, but their accents are so thick that it is almost incomprehensible.
This review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) was written by Omair Z on 11 Apr 2014.
The Bridge on the River Kwai has generally received very positive reviews.
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