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on September 12, 2017
one of our favorite movies. and Ima girl!
on September 7, 2017
I wish to review the 4K Blu-ray version of the Bridge on the River Kwai since many of you are thinking “Should I bother to upgrade from the standard Blu-ray version.” In short, I would say that the answer is “yes” but it is ultimately up to you.
The 4K Blu-Ray of this film is perhaps one of the best 4K films out there right now in terms of quality, sharpness, color vividness, contrast, and sound. That’s surprising because this film was made in 1957 but it used what was at the time state-of-the-art filming (CinemaScope), including a wide-screen presentation. The 4K restoration looks terrific, better than most 4K films. I own the regular Blu-ray version and the difference between this and the 4K version is immediately noticeable, particularly in the final 2/3rds of the film (scenes shot outside of the prison camp). I watched the two side-by-side and could easily tell the difference. The 4K version of The Bridge has exceptional picture quality and great sound. The only technical problem I saw was with the dissolves in between scenes, a minor and easily-forgettable problem.
The restoration includes High Dynamic Range (HDR) which brings out sharp contrasts between light and dark. The restoration also includes Dolby Atmos audio. They did this one correctly, something I cannot say about all of the 4K films out there, and surprisingly some of the more problematic conversions are more recent films, which I find very curious (I think they rushed some of the current films to 4K and took their time with classics that are older). Some of the recent releases in 4K such as the Bridge on the River Kwai, Close Encounters of the Third Kind (see my review of it as it is just being released in 4K) and Terminator 2 were well done the first time around and restorers had access to the original 35 mm prints, something that is not always the case. Restorations using the original 35 mm prints at least have the potential to be better restorations than those using copies of the print.
The film deals with largely British POWs who are used by the Japanese to build a vital railway bridge in enemy-occupied Burma. Allied commandos–including as escaped POW (William Holden’s character)--are assigned to destroy the bridge. The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (David Lean) and Best Actor (Alec Guinness).
Among the special features (not in 4K for the most part) are: Crossing the Bridge Picture-in-Picture Graphics Track; The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai; William Holden and Alec Guinness on the Steve Allen Show, and the film’s premiere narrated by William Holden. Yes, there is a photo gallery, trailers, and a couple of other short films as well. All in all, I think this is a worthwhile upgrade particularly if you like the film. You will like the 4K version of it even more.
The 4K Blu-Ray of this film is perhaps one of the best 4K films out there right now in terms of quality, sharpness, color vividness, contrast, and sound. That’s surprising because this film was made in 1957 but it used what was at the time state-of-the-art filming (CinemaScope), including a wide-screen presentation. The 4K restoration looks terrific, better than most 4K films. I own the regular Blu-ray version and the difference between this and the 4K version is immediately noticeable, particularly in the final 2/3rds of the film (scenes shot outside of the prison camp). I watched the two side-by-side and could easily tell the difference. The 4K version of The Bridge has exceptional picture quality and great sound. The only technical problem I saw was with the dissolves in between scenes, a minor and easily-forgettable problem.
The restoration includes High Dynamic Range (HDR) which brings out sharp contrasts between light and dark. The restoration also includes Dolby Atmos audio. They did this one correctly, something I cannot say about all of the 4K films out there, and surprisingly some of the more problematic conversions are more recent films, which I find very curious (I think they rushed some of the current films to 4K and took their time with classics that are older). Some of the recent releases in 4K such as the Bridge on the River Kwai, Close Encounters of the Third Kind (see my review of it as it is just being released in 4K) and Terminator 2 were well done the first time around and restorers had access to the original 35 mm prints, something that is not always the case. Restorations using the original 35 mm prints at least have the potential to be better restorations than those using copies of the print.
The film deals with largely British POWs who are used by the Japanese to build a vital railway bridge in enemy-occupied Burma. Allied commandos–including as escaped POW (William Holden’s character)--are assigned to destroy the bridge. The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (David Lean) and Best Actor (Alec Guinness).
Among the special features (not in 4K for the most part) are: Crossing the Bridge Picture-in-Picture Graphics Track; The Making of the Bridge on the River Kwai; William Holden and Alec Guinness on the Steve Allen Show, and the film’s premiere narrated by William Holden. Yes, there is a photo gallery, trailers, and a couple of other short films as well. All in all, I think this is a worthwhile upgrade particularly if you like the film. You will like the 4K version of it even more.
on September 6, 2017
A gripping tale that only magnifies the struggles the military and civilians went through during WWII in in the valley of the River Kwai. Thousenads suffered and died in building this railway and the famous bridge to hasten the invasion of India. The characters in the story all play a great part in portraying the building of the bridge.
on September 4, 2017
Great movie. I love old movies like this. I wanted the Blu-Ray.
on September 1, 2017
Very entertaining, often exciting movie. A classic with scope, and plenty to think about.
on September 1, 2017
good to watch again -- replaced the VHS copy
