Review of Paths of Glory (1957) by Jake G — 11 Oct 2009
Along with such classics as ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT, PATHS OF GLORY was one of the first films to accurately depict war's toll on the men who fight them. Kubrick unflinchingly looks at war's horrors, making a film that is uncannily similar to news footage of real war.
Taking aim at the selfishness of generals, their disregard for human life, the film is also a moving statement against war. As the wrongly accused traitors await their execution, one feels their anguish.
As the doomed men head over the top, one feels their despair. And as the men sing of love in the midst of the hell of war, we feel their hope.
This review of Paths of Glory (1957) was written by Jake G on 11 Oct 2009.
Paths of Glory has generally received very positive reviews.
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