classic anti-war drama.

Rating: Null/10 (7 October 2004)

All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) was one of the first sound films
widely produced by a major film company. The film is also a classic
example of an anti-war film. Based upon a popular German novel,
A.Q.O.T.W.F. follows the lives of several school age German kids who
volunteer to serve in the army during the beginning of W.W.I. Sadly these kids learn first hand the true horrors of war. A depressing tale that
truthfully documents the tragedy of war. from the first reel until the last, you'll be captivated by the drama on screen.
A brilliant film that's well acted and directed. After starring in this film, Lew Ayres became a devout pacifist. The movie was also released in a
silent version (for theaters not equipped for sound). Many of the
battlefield scenes were replicated (in great detail) in southern California.
I highly recommend this film, it's one of the essentials!
A+
The film is followed by the sequel "The Road Back". A couple of familiar
faces from All Quiet on the Western Front appear in prominent roles.