What's this about?

Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Monday, September 11, 2023

All Quiet on the Western Front - 1930

This is one of the most famous anti-war films ever made. I'd never seen it, but I really wanted to. I was able to see the 2022 version, which everyone was raving about. I personally didn't think it was super spectacular, but that's just my opinion.

The movie begins with a teacher "inspiring" his class to join the war. He is highly successful, and a group of friends goes to the front together. Over the course of the movie, the group shrinks by various tragedies until there's no one left.

I was drawn into this film, but it's not exactly a feel good film. There isn't a happy ending. But I do feel it was an important film. Since it revolves around a group, different people experience it in different ways. Some are injured and others struggle more with the mental aspect of the horrors of war.

I liked this film, but I don't think I'll watch it again. And that's more because it isn't my usual style. In this case, I can appreciate it without wanting to watch it repeatedly. I'm also going to say that I liked this one better than the 2022 version, but I'm not going to go into reasons why. Good Movie!



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