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Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Essential watching.Pace of the movie was perfect. German perspective of the war also brilliantly adds to what you may already have seen from allied side. If you like this movie, watch: the big red one, Stalingrad, now you see me now you don't, generation war.

Saw this movie at a college Political Science class. Don't remember much from it, but do recall it for its powerful acting, steady-paced plot, and meaningful story of heroism, drama, and message on the dire consequences of war. I could be a tear-jerker as well.Grade B

All Quiet on the Western Front is a World War I movie released in 1930. Following the main character, Paul, a young German student that gets swept up by nationalist fever, the story shows the misery of war. As soldiers starve, fight for their lives, and struggle to maintain their sanity, none of them can quite explain what they're fighting for. Paul's notions of life and war are immediately shattered and the film follows his progression as he questions the meaning of his life and the purpose of the war.An example: "How does a war even start?" "It's when one country offends another." "Well, I guess I can go home because I'm not offended."This is a perfect example of the mindset and attitudes displayed by the characters who are simply trying to survive and find enough food for another day.Dramatic and heart-wrenching, All Quiet on the Western Front is one of the best WWI films. As you watch the film, you quickly forget that all of the main characters are fighting for Germany, who are usually displayed in more villainous roles. In fact, you can switch the uniforms and it would have no impact on the story and I think that is the point. Paul quickly realizes that war is not glorious and he certainly does not feel like a hero. This realization directly conflicts with his initial feelings when enlisting for the war in the first place. The main conflict of the story is Paul reconciling the myths and naivety of his youth with a horrific, almost purposeless, reality. Treated as a hero at home and given constant advice about the war from elderly men who are far from the front lines, Paul loses his sense of home and purpose and is left lost in the new world he discovers.Despite some poor acting at times and humor that has not aged well, All Quiet on the Western Front is a good film. If you're interested in an early film about soldiers in the Great War, it's definitely worth a watch.

This movie made me realize that what I thought of war till now is just 10% of the reality. This is a WW1 film which explicitly shows the in and out of War. At that time, the teachers persuade the students to get enlisted into the army. Getting excited by the words of the old teacher all the students got into the army expecting a beautiful army life. After they have entered the fields, they realized the real situation and felt that it is better back in school. But, now these innocent guys got into the army, they have to face the enemy. It shows the fear of these new recruits and the real difficulties they face. They began to see their friends in front of their eyes.This makes them feel to go back home. These new people, even don't know that even the army people suffer from hunger. They really expected a good life, but the reality turns out to be exactly the opposite. At one point of time, they feel like they are just living to die. Paul( Hero ) kills a man in protecting himself and later cries that he didn't actually wanted to kill. This shows the innocence. And later when he goes home on leave, he sees the same teacher persuading the minds of the young students to join the Army. This makes him angry and tells the truth and called by the students as a coward. He feels that he doesn't belong to home anymore and returns to the Army and eventually dies.