Bridge on the River Kwai

Madyson 2022-04-22 07:01:04

A very good film, a reflection on the so-called "military honor", which can also be regarded as an irony to the British spirit, contradictory human nature in war, as Major Clipton shouted at the end: Madness! Madness!

It's a pity, maybe because of the times The reason is that the film strongly hints at the superiority of the white people: the indomitable British officers and soldiers who are not afraid of life and death; the young and beautiful indigenous girls who are full of admiration for the British and American soldiers (including the uncles) ... and the cruel and stupid Japan Man, the funniest part is the broadcast: This is Radio Tokyo signing off. This is your friendliest enemy, reminding you to take it easy, and never volunteer for anything... If this is the main theme of the ministry, that's all, the limitations of the times Ah, the limitations of the times...

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  • Elaina 2022-04-23 07:01:26

    I still remember the lines, ur crazy, all u care is how to die like a gentleman& by the rules, while the most important thing is how to live like a human

  • Lera 2021-10-22 14:40:17

    Director Lean once said that his film "painfully but eloquently illustrates the absurdity and destructiveness of war." This "absurdity" and "destruction" is not only manifested in poisoning living things and violent things, but also manifesting in the distortion of human nature and the deterioration of national character. Especially this latter point, in fact, it is exactly one of the main intentions of the film's creation, which reflects the director's deep cultural reflection on the British nation.

The Bridge on the River Kwai quotes

  • Maj. Warden: [lowering binoculars] Kill him... Kill him!

    Major Shears: [screaming] KILL HIM! KILL HIM!

  • Nurse at Ceylon hospital: [both characters are on the beach, discussing the evening's plans] I know, you're terribly sorry, but you're standing me up tonight.

    Major Shears: You couldn't be more wrong!