Review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) by Bill T — 13 May 2013
Still a phenomenal piece of suspense storymaking here. Two stories are told here. One, probably the strongest one, features Alec Guinness as a commander in the British Army who leads the prisoners of war to build a bridge over a river for their war camp leader, played excellently by Sessue Hakakawa.
The second story is about an escapee of the same camp agreeing to join forces with British Commandos to try to blow up the bridge. Neither of the two men know what they are doing, leading to a definite conclusion.
It's easy to forget William Holden in this, because Guinness is the star of the show here. His Colonel Nicholson is an asshole blinded by the glories of being British and being in charge at all times.
He's quite hilarious at times actually.
This review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) was written by Bill T on 13 May 2013.
The Bridge on the River Kwai has generally received very positive reviews.
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