Review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) by Byron B — 21 Apr 2009
Sweeping Lean! The acting is awesome. I love the battle of wills between the two top officers. POWs captured by the Japanese somewhere in Asia during WWII are ordered to build a bridge that will help the Japanese war effort.
But then Alec Guinness decides to build his men's moral by taking on the building project and plans to leave the bridge as a monument to British resourcefulness and engineering skill. This movie has another charismatic performance from Holden too.
After escaping, Holden must journey back toward the POW camp on a mission to destroy the bridge that the Japanese will use to transport supplies. You see two Allie forces working at opposite goals. Meanwhile, Hayakawa plays a Japanese General riddled with shame.
And the ending is edge of your seat suspenseful without all the excessive special effects and stunts used in today's action dramas.
This review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) was written by Byron B on 21 Apr 2009.
The Bridge on the River Kwai has generally received very positive reviews.
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