Review of Paths of Glory (1957) by K S — 10 Jun 2008
A film that basically tells us that the men who control and start the wars are evil human beings without conscience or a moral barometer. Probably my favorite Stanley Kubrick film. The image of Kirk Douglas as Col.Dax readying his men as we get a front shot of him walking through the trenches with bombs going off over head makes the film even better. Great camera work and truly a depressing story of the reality of war.
Soldiers, not only are you fighting for your lives against the enemy, youre fighting against your generals as well. Maybe thats the main point here: in war, were only fighting ourselves.
This review of Paths of Glory (1957) was written by K S on 10 Jun 2008.
Paths of Glory has generally received very positive reviews.
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