PG | 2h 41min | Adventure, Drama, War | 1957 I’ve watched my share of war movies over the years and many of them fit into two categories. While some show the evil and destruction that men can visit upon one another (as in Oliver Stone’s “Platoon”), others contain a stern antiwar message (such as in Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge”). Despite these differences, most of these films usually play things straight on the nose, without too much subtlety. Adapted from French author Pierre Boulle’s 1952 novel, “Le Pont de la Rivière Kwai” (“The Bridge on the River Kwai”), a 1957 film adaptation of the same name is quite another story. Known for going over budget and falling behind schedule, legendary English director David Lean (“Lawrence of Arabia,” “Doctor Zhivago”) was perfect for helming this project. His lengthy, nearly three-hour production allowed for a nuanced showcasing of not only some of …