Review of All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) by Jim M — 24 Oct 2007
Germany, The First World War: Urged on by the school teacher Paul Baumer and his classmates volunteer for the Army, with their heads filled with dreams of glory. These thoughts are tested by the cruel Sgt.
Himmelstoss who trains them, mocked by the veterns including the paternalistic and cynical Katz and finally shatterd by the horrifiying reality of the Western Front. Based on the equally great anti-war novel by Erich Maria Remarque (himself a WWI vet), this is one of the best films about World War I.
Granted the acting is all period and may not be everyones cup of tea, but few message films remain as relavent as this one.
This review of All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) was written by Jim M on 24 Oct 2007.
All Quiet on the Western Front has generally received very positive reviews.
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