Pure class from Kubrick

Rating: Null/10 (24 December 2000)

This is a terrific anti-war picture by the late great master, Stanley Kubrick.
The film focuses on the stupidity of the people who make decisions, yes, the very forces that shoot off instructions. They seek the stars and decorations, to move up in their ranks whilst the ordinary man suffers. This is the dumbest, idiotic part of war. At the end of day, someone has to pay for the glory and it's always the common man.
Kubrick delivers a startling picture, his message is clear. The film makes me mad, it provokes anger!
Technically, the film is astounding, the trademark tracking shots always amaze me. The battle scenes, albeit shot from one main angle, work extremely well.
The cold acting in the film works very well, the French generals' acting was sheer perfection. Kirk Douglas is excellent, as usual.
Pure class from Kubrick!