Deservedly one of the all-time classics

Rating: 10/10 (2 August 2001)

One of the 100 greatest films of all time, this anti-war tale really brings home the absurdity of WWI. Director Renoir is characteristically subtle, relying on understatement and the quite accumulation of detail. Terrific performances from Gabin, Fresnay, and von Stroheim: some moments are indelible. Emotion, humor, and a few dramatic flourishes. Renoir is one of the great directors, and this film ranks just behind "Rules of the Game" in his canon.