Review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) by Garrett C — 10 Mar 2012
I must say, I was starting to doubt my credibility as a film lover when I realized I hadn't liked any David Lean movie I had seen thus far (Great Expectations and Brief Encounter). So I was scared that even though Lean's epics are highly regarded, I would dislike them.
I was full of indescribable pleasure when I discovered I was wrong after having discovered that The Bridge on the River Kwai is one of my new favorite movies. Bridge is different from every war film I've ever seen, and presents us questions with no answers.
(Spoiler alert) Should Col Nicholson have blown up the bridge he so loving worked on and made with quality to stop the train? Did Nicholson actually intend to blow up the bridge when he fell on the switch or was it a mistake? The Bridge on the River Kwai is more about the characters and men than the war, and this is what makes it so different.
This review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) was written by Garrett C on 10 Mar 2012.
The Bridge on the River Kwai has generally received very positive reviews.
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