Still powerful 80+ years later. ...

Rating: 8/10 (3 January 2013)

I watched this movie for the first time last night. It's amazing that it was made in 1930 but still holds up so well today. One of the best stories I've seen that shows the futility of war and the waste of life and resources is causes.
It's a little weird at first adjusting to the German perspective in WW-1 (especially since it's in English); but this story would have the same poignancy if placed in any nationality or language. Well made for the era (only 12 years after the Actual war) with good performances all around. I recommend it for anyone interested in war films or as a study in film making.
The anti-war message is as relevant as ever and I think this film should be mandatory viewing for all high school students.
-Randawg.