One of Kubrick's best films...the young genius.

Rating: 10/10 (6 September 2007)

"Paths of Glory" is proof that by 28-29 years old, Kubrick was the genius as we remember him. This film is a masterpiece considering it is one of Kubrick's first films...that is all there is to it. That is simply astonishing to me...a man who wasn't even 30 is credited for making Paths of Glory, not only one of the best war films ever made, but one of the most compelling and ferociously angering films ever. Kubrick's ability to make the evil of characters so blatantly obvious and yet so subtle is brilliant, playing tricks on our mind and making us really think about what is happening. Kubrick is dark and intense, and that is why his films are so good. This film makes you realize, if you didn't already know, that you can't, you simply can't make a war movie or for that matter, any movie about such a controversial subject and not have it be in your face and mean...and dark...and insane.
This movie is a 10/10, it goes without saying the acting, cinematography, everything - everything is flawless.