the "great" war film

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2007)

the great war was not that great for those involved and lewis milestones film recreates this perfectly.Eric maria Remarque's novel was adapted by maxwell Anderson with consummate skill and is given fluidity by the direction of milestone.
the battle scenes are superb,especially taking into account the film was made in 1930,and the sound of the shelling is "shocking",and this was an early talkie! Louis Waldheim's portrayal of Kat is memorable,who wouldn't want a friend like that,as for the rest of the cast,with the exception of a few stock characters,excellent work. experts for more than half a century have written reams on this film and i am not qualified to add more so sit down,switch out the lights and enjoy a true jewel of a film.