How ironic is is that Stanley Kubrick's forgotten classic may also be his best? The love that I have for this film stretched to the very first time I saw it, when I was captivated by the grand mixture of pathos and action, masterfully interwoven by one of the greatest directors w...( read more)
A very effective film which explores the subject of how a war can cause losses of compassion and humanity amongst one another, and every bit as strong a message as Kubrick's better known war movie 'Full Metal Jacket'. The saying 'lions led by donkeys' is the subject matter, as th...( read more)
A must-see. A film about what can happen when a man allows his ego to get in the way of justice. If you're not mad as hell after you see this, you have no conscience.
Extremely good early Kubrick.
As usual, the photography of the film and editing are top-notch, and the whole thing flows perfectly together and is the first full blossoming of Kubrick's genius in a feature film.
"There are few things more fundamentally encouraging and stimulating than seeing someone else die..." Words that could only be spoken by a man many miles from the WW1 trenches such as General Broulard much to the disgust of Colonel Dax, played by Kirk the Douglas. Kubrick was rea...( read more)
My favourite movie by my favourite director, "Paths of Glory" is far from just another war movie. Set in the French trenches of World War I, Kirk Douglas heads off a terrific cast in a film that not only exposes the short-comings of the armed forces but also reflects both the ver...( read more)
A perfect cinema gem banned for years in France for showing the true face of war for those fighting and their so called leaders.
There are few things more fundamentally encouraging and stimulating than seeing someone else die.
One of the earlies works by Kubrick and what an amazing project it was. Extremely even and perfect shots, probably setting the standards, as per Kubrick's reputation. I specially like the starting marching scene sequence and love the details in it.
Paths of Glory is the least adventurous Kubrick I've seen so far... It is very good, but I think that since I've grown up in the age of hand-held cinematography in war movies the old stuff just doesn't cut it any more. Naturally my reviews are highly subjective, so don't get me w...( read more)
One half in the trenches, the other half in the courtroom. Both equally disturbing. One of the finest anti-war films ever made.
Deals with a similar story to to the recent French move A Very long Engagement. But no happy endings here.
kubrick - so obviously thoughtful, deep and shot beutifully. A bit dated and some acting OTT, but superior anti-war flick. Touching ending when all the french soldiers start humming a german song sung by a female POW. We love you stanley
A film one wouldn't expect Kubrick to have directed, but he did... and it's a great drama with great political undertones.
D'une technique plus qu'admirable, Paths of Glory ne décoit pas. C'est là qu'on voit que Kubrick était un visionnaire. Il y a des scènes d'une puissance et d'un style révolutionnaire pour l'époque et chaque petit plan est d'une beauté exquise. Les acteurs sont aussi très bon...
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Cobb's novel of the same name is given a serious and successful visual treatment by Kubrick. Douglas and company are first rate and this movie still moves audiences today.
Great Kubrick film. Kirck Douglas does a great job of portraying the potential insansity of war as a profession. A Few Good Men is a good modern comparison.
In the trenches of World War I, French forces are ordered to make an impossible charge on a superior German position. Kubrick, with his penchant for the absurd, tells the story of one man's battle against the corrupt, glory-seeking generals who ordered the charge.
