Diary Entry forThe Bridge on the River Kwai
A truly amazing film in every way imaginable, the scene where the Colonel is freed from the oven and returns to his men is absolutely incredible. The story of taking pride in your work and seeing it being destroyed after everything you’ve done, even if that’s the right thing is a truly clever premise. Wasn’t a massive fan of the American side plot but I know why it had to be included. The runtime flys by and doesn’t feel like nearly three hours. A great time.
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The Bridge on the River Kwai
Have watched most of this in bits and pieces over the years, it’s one of my dad’s favorite movies, but never sat down to watch it in full. Man, what fucking movie. David Lean kinda the GOAT.
The Bridge on the River Kwai
“I suppose if I were you, I’dhave to kill myself. Cheers!” A marvel of a film with a powerhouse performance from Alec Guinness and a fantastic supporting act from Sessue Kayakawa. A true display of over incumbent obedience to the rule of law and order - in which the character of Nicholson realises is a folly far too late. “What have I done?” For a film limited to a camp of POWs its scope feels incredibly large thanks to its in depth analysis of its main characters, their feelings, and their flaws. The depth allowed to its Japanese antagonist allows the film to fully reel you in its themes and messages, and the opposing character arcs of Nicholson and Saito. William Holden also delivers a great performance as the counterpart to following orders and the rule of law no matter what. “How to die like a gentlemen…how to die by the rules…when the only important thing is to live like a human being!”
The Bridge on the River Kwai
was super hyped for this one and while it isn’t as good as lawrence of arabia it’s still really, really good. super funny that nobody knows about low tide??? average british intelligence level
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