One of the best ever

Rating: 10/10 (29 May 2001)

So many people have commented so eloquently on this film that there is not much more for me to add. I've now seen it four times during the last 15 years or so. It is remarkable each time, because during each viewing there is some new little subtlety of the messages and the layers of the film that I notice. This time, I also noticed that this film has been heavily imitated by many classic (and not so classic) films during the years. If you want to see one of the ultimate sources for prisoner of war films, see this one. That is definitely not the only reason to see it, though.
Usually I resist making lists of favorites -- but will make an exception and say that Le Grande Illusion is one of the top three films I've ever seen.