Hard-hitting anti-war movie

Rating: 8/10 (25 February 2019)

PATHS OF GLORY is a typically powerful anti-war movie from director Stanley Kubrick, starring Kirk Douglas in one of his most mature roles. The setting is WW1 and the film follows the French army as they attempt to defend and retaliate against a massive German bombardment. Conflict comes from the machinations of an over-zealous officer who is determined to see success achieved at all costs, no matter the casualties taken along the way. An ensemble of fine performances, taut direction and an intelligent script all combine to make one of the hardest-hitting war movies out there.