The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

After settling his differences with a Japanese PoW camp commander, a British colonel co-operates to oversee his men's construction of a railway bridge for their captors - while oblivious to a plan by the Allies to destroy it. The Bridge on the river Kwai is such a stupid and dumb film from start to finish and i literally hated the end and how the bridge blew up i just did. As good as Alec Guinness might have been in 'Star Wars: A New Hope' in this film he is just stupid and i hated his freaking character, i mean this movie is literally to stupid to even insult it. (0/10)

The Bridge on the River Kwai is a remarkable epic by David Lean, and in my opinion, better than his later work of Lawrence of Arabia. The trials and tribulations of the various people on both sides, trying to make their way through a war and return home with honor, while separated from combat in the confines of a remote POW camp, makes for a gripping tale. It also provides provocative material on leadership and duty. As a military man myself, it is interesting to see how Nicholson (Alec Guinness in his best performance) attempts to balance and justify helping and serving his men while also subjugating himself to a degree of collaboration with the enemy and gaining personal honor for himself. Saito's struggles in having to swallow his pride and admit reliance upon those he has imprisoned is also fascinating.The resulting climax of this movie is a spectacular finish to an epic adventure through both the jungle and the human condition. This film is a must see for anyone.

Wow this is still a powerful work. The Bridge on the River Kwai is David Lean's WW2 epic made several years before his masterpiece Lawrence of Arabia. It's not on that level of perfection, but it's still a damned great movie. They don't make films like this anymore. I remember being shown this film in a movie appreciation segment by a teacher in elementary school. I then would watch it every chance I got as I grew older. Alec Guinness and William Holden give what may be their best performances. Younger people raised on fast-paced CGI hyper-edited ADHD movies would probably complain that this is boring. Their loss, and dead wrong. THIS is how films should be made. Take your time with location work and character development. There is one particular shot in the jungle where the commandos are hunting a stray Japanese solder. They startle hundreds of bats from sleep, and the bats fill the sky. The shadows of the bats flicker on the jungle below, making the search even more difficult due to the eye being drawn all around to the shadows flickering on the leaves. Brilliant scene. If you haven't seen this movie, you owe it to yourself to watch it. "Madness."

During World War II, some British soldiers are ordered to surrender to the Japanese. These war prisoners are used to build a bridge across the river Kwai. In the beginning, the commanding officer refuses to do the labor job by the military. He was punished hard for his decision by the Japanese commander. But, the British officer did not change his mind. Later, negotiations take place and under the leadership of the British officer, the bridge was re designed, replace and built.It is a very interesting movie. Too long but, it is worth watch.It is hard to believe that this movie was released in 1957. Hats off to the Director David Lean. The cinematographer Jack Hildyard, in Cinemascope made it an amazing visual treat. Music, art, costume and all other departments shine well.One of the most rated movies. This is a masterpiece. A must watch for all film lovers! #KiduMovie