Renoir's "Grande" masterpiece: Best Western Film

Rating: 10/10 (13 May 1999)

In "Grand Illusion" and "Rules of the Game" we experience the mature genius of Jean Renoir's incomparable visual sense (perhaps genetic?) elegantly portraying complex human stories. Both of these films create their own rich worlds which may be visited and examined many times on many levels.
There are other great films that came out of WWI ("The Big Parade" and "All Quiet...", to mention but 2), but for my money, Renoir's is far and away the best. In fact, most times of the day, I'd say it's the best film I've ever seen.
If possible, see it on the big screen; you will not be disappointed.