Don't Normally Comment- BUT!!

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2006)

I must say that I don't normally comment on movies on this site but with "Paths Of Glory" I must make an exception. Where do I start - the opening scene between the two General's is an exceptional piece of character study- George Macready is brilliant in his role as the unwilling but then fanatical leader. The scene's that follow have been analysed many times but the scene that I think stands up so well is the final scene between Col Dax and Gen Broulard where Dax is accused of engineering the situation for his own personal gain. Kirk Douglas is excellent in this scene and further enhances his reputation in the final scene which is probably the most moving scene in movie history.No dialogue is required but Douglas's face tells a story from initial disgust to hope in the human spirit to finally resignation to what lies ahead.