Classic war movie

Rating: 10/10 (29 January 2020)

The Bridge On The River Kwai is one of those films that doesn't have a savagely complex plot. For a war film, it's easy to watch and has quite an upbeat feel. Every single scene is entertaining, and even though it's very long, it doesn't seem so. Alec Guinness is excellent as the fearless leader, and there are some great characters among his men. Speaking of great characters, William Holden is perfect as the guy who just wants out. David Lean always allows for time to breathe in his scenes, which I find an advantage and with such incredible cinematography, you can really soak it up