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Paths of Glory Reviews and Ratings
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October 29, 2009
One of Kubrick's best. Even surpasses the likes of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Lolita.
Stanley Kubrick, aged just 29 and with the 1956 masterpiece The Killing already under his belt, made this World War 1 classic. Touching and at most times hard to watch because of the raw emoti...( read more) -
October 26, 2009
I accidentally broke the version I owned right when I was about to watch it. I'm retarded.
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August 11, 2009
1. Es war einmal ein treuer Husar,
Der liebt' sein Mädchen ein ganzes Jahr,
|: Ein ganzes Jahr und noch viel mehr,
Die Liebe nahm kein Ende mehr. :|
2. Der Knab' der fuhr ins fremde Land,
Derweil ward ihm sein Mädchen krank, |: Sie ward so krank bis auf den Tod,
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June 11, 2009
Another masterpiece from cinematic legend Stanley Kubrick. Paths of Glory is a film that can be described with one word: Perfect. It tells the story of a general whose force falls back under fire in an impossible attack and how their superiors decide to make an example out of the...( read more)
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June 7, 2009
This movie has a great script. The performances and directing also stand out in this film. Kirk Douglas is the only one in the cast that I recognize but the supporting cast is also very good. This is a must see if you are a fan of Stanley Kubrick or like war films.
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May 8, 2009
One of the greatest anti-war movies ever made. Kubrick's use of space and juxtaposition are genuis
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April 29, 2009
This is how a war film should be made. It doesn't try to impress with explosions, nor does it give us a montage of the most creative ways to dispose of a human being. While the one battle scene is a great spectacle, it's an afterthought to the scenes in the courtroom or in the ce...( read more)
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March 20, 2009
Brilliant! I wasn't expecting such a blunt reality of the trenches, but it's very well done, and quite an emotional journey.
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March 10, 2009
Amazing film. Again, I am catching up on my film history here, but glad I got experience this film. This is probably the greatest anti-war film ever made (at least that I have seen). Kirk Douglas is so good and George Macready is one of the most convincing movie villans of all ti...( read more)
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March 3, 2009
"Too much has happened. Someone's got to be hurt. The only question is who"
10/10
Paths of Glory is less of an anti-war film and more of a protest against power abuse. A masterful work which showcases the realities and tragedies of war.
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February 21, 2009
Short but very sweet (though the story is less than sweet). As expected with Stanley Kubrick this is great. It shows the measure of an artists if he/she can produce great works even in miniature form. Great acting all around in this film and a thought provoking story.
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February 4, 2009
Cinematography is the standout in this Kubrick film; his use of the wide-angle lens to create a sense of disorientation is groundbreaking and well used, as is his use of lateral tracking shots that breathtakingly capture both simple interaction scenes between only a few actors an...( read more)
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January 27, 2009
película totalmente anti militarista de frente nos hace cuestionarnos acerca de la guerra es el consejo de guerra mas heavy que se ha podido ver en el cine
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December 21, 2008
What can you say about a movie like this. Classic on all points. It even rebelled against the Hollywood status quo, but had to sacrifice some for its studio dogmatism. Still great.
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December 7, 2008
one of the greatest anti-war movies of all times. well written screenplay and realistic war scenes.
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November 16, 2008
One of the best anti-war movies ever. Douglas and Kubrick do an excellent job.
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November 15, 2008
Stanley Kubrick's 1957 antiwar masterpiece starring Kirk Douglas as a French Colonel in his battle-worn regiment of World War 1. Under the threat of German artillery in the trenches of warfare, Kubrick's brilliant use of cinematography, music, lighting, etc. result in some of the...( read more)
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November 6, 2008
At the time of this rating, this film was the #43 best film of all time according to the voters at IMDb. I, on the other hand, would have trouble putting it in my top 43 WAR movies of all time! Although Kirk Douglas is at his best (or close to it), and I did like the way the film...( read more)
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November 5, 2008
General Broulard: "Colonel Dax, you're a disappointment to me. You've spoiled the keenness of your mind by wallowing in sentimentality. You really did want to save those men, and you were not angling for Mireau's command. You are an idealist - and I pity you as I would ...( read more)
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November 5, 2008
heartbreaking story about the disconnect between commanders and the troops in the trench in WW1.
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October 25, 2008
This anti-war film still has a lot of impact. Kubrick's visual and structural mastery bring the story to life beautifully. Extremely disturbing and brutal, this is a message movie that actually works.
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October 24, 2008
Still packs one hell of a punch, you'd be a tough man not to cry. Actually you'd be quite soulless.
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October 16, 2008
It is somewhat uncommon for me to underestimate a movie. So it was with Paths of Glory. I expected it to be good; I didn't expect it to be THIS good. On a very upfront and basic level this film is an excellent - allbeit somewhat disturbing - look at the disparity between the clas...( read more)
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October 1, 2008
Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory is a film depicting World War 1. In the beginning of the film, a French general orders an attack on a hill despite protest from the colonel to whom he gives these orders. It is obvious from the beginning that the attack is nothing but a suicide mi...( read more)
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September 22, 2008
French soldiers charged with cowardice may sound redundant, and it is, but that's OK.
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September 16, 2008
Wonderful film. I thought it was really riveting, & quite emotional.
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September 15, 2008
Good warfilm which really shows how pointless many soldiers die in a war. All because of the glory or pride of one man.
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September 5, 2008
while the dialogue was only adequate compared to the overall story, this was nonetheless a compelling film with strong characters and powerful themes of standing against blind authority and a corrupt hierarchy. some of the acting seemed a bit off, but Douglas and Macready were s...( read more)
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August 8, 2008
Honestly, how friggin good was Kubrick? This movie is extremely powerful and one of his best.
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August 4, 2008
Troisième long métrage de Stanley Kubrick, alors âgé de seulement vingt-neuf ans. Se déroulant à l'époque de la première Guerre Mondiale, on y raconte l'histoire d'un colonel qui se rebelle contre ses supérieurs après que ceux-ci aient envoyé ses hommes dans une mission suicide, ...( read more)
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July 27, 2008
DO I REALLY NEED TO SAY SOMETHING ABOUT A KUBRICK MOVIE?
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July 26, 2008
Por alguna razon pensaba que esta pelicula iba a ser aburrida y una de las mas debiles de Kubrick, pero resulto siendo una pelicula muy interesante y con una fuerte direccion.-
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July 20, 2008
War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.
An early masterpiece by Kubrick with an incredibly moving ending.

