Review of Paths of Glory (1957) by Ted W — 26 Feb 2018
A rather early Kubrick piece and one I just got my interested in. I have seen five of his films I believe, now six and most of them are superb, but in a way I feel that the man get "the genius" title, or "the best to ever have done it" way too often. Well, I have many favorites and he certainly is one of the better.
It's World War I. Some poor solider souls is attacking some other soliders. The General accuses some of the soliders for cowardice and demands them sentenced and their commanding officer must defend them.
This is probalby one of the best anti-war films there is. It's smart dialogue is making fun of warfare in a way, with a Kirk Douglas in shape that fronts the voice that tries to stop this madness - or at least making it more reasonable and justified. Faceshots, in style of Kubrick, among many nice production tricks, camerawise. Ace directing, acting, pace and looks. I find no flaws in this film, something the perfectionist Stanley was would have loved to hear.
It's very realistic, very emotional and it surely stands the test of time. Important and gripping film that I place up there with a few of his latest films.
8.5 out of 10 cockroaches.
This review of Paths of Glory (1957) was written by Ted W on 26 February 2018.
Paths of Glory has generally received very positive reviews.
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