Review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) by Michael R — 21 Jun 2008
Great war movie. It's interesting that the movie becomes less about the war and more about the psyches of Nicholson, Saito, and Shears. Nicholson lets his sense of pride and duty interfere with his own country's objectives.
Saito is a dutiful if cruel officer who prepares to kill himself if he cannot complete the title's bridge on time. Shears is very selfish yet likable, in dire straits because he impersonated an officer trying to get better POW treatment.
He seems to shed some of this by the climax of the film, which is one of the best I've ever seen. Full of compelling characters that are truly brought to life by Alec Guiness, Sessue Hayakawa, and William Holden.
This review of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) was written by Michael R on 21 Jun 2008.
The Bridge on the River Kwai has generally received very positive reviews.
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