The Bridge on the River Kwai

Full of suspense, action, and riveting drama, Bridge on the River Kwai is a triumph of cinema. The performances by Holden and Hayakawa were excellent but ultimately overshadowed by Guinness, truly giving the performance of his career. David Lean was truly a master. 9/10

My jaw dropped at the end - did not really expect the twist and came into this thinking it would just be some stock-standard movie about POWs. Pleasantly surprised, compelling.

Best Picture Oscar winner 1958 (30th Academy Awards)
My Rating: 8/10

Nominated for 8 Oscar’s and won 7. One of the best war films I’ve seen. Pretty intense at the end. Kept my attention throughout.

My jaw dropped at the end - did not really expect the twist and came into this thinking it would just be some stock-standard movie about POWs. Pleasantly surprised, compelling.

Best Picture Oscar winner 1958 (30th Academy Awards)
My Rating: 8/10

Nominated for 8 Oscar’s and won 7. One of the best war films I’ve seen. Pretty intense at the end. Kept my attention throughout.

Watched this classic from the 50s in an effort to even slightly better understand the lesser-known WWII campaign in Burma where my grandfather served in the Army.