Paths of Glory
FredM

Review by FredM Patron

Paths of Glory 1957

★★★½

Watched 25 Nov 2015

After rushing through the first season of True Detective (what an amazing experience that was by the way) I thought it would be nice to go back to basics of the cinematic accomplishments, this WWI movie of Mr. Kubrick.
Seemingly random occurring events in the trenches of the French frontline come together when three soldiers are sentenced to death in a court-martial for lack of bravery during an attack at enemy lines.
The proceedings are compelling, and while I always will have issues with the classical approach (the lack of natural flow of a dialogue being the most important), what this movie shows expertly is that, apart from the nastiness that happens inside or around the trenches, the biggest atrocities of any war of any time are found in the upper chambers of hierarchy, where between cognac, exquisite dinners and dancing to French chansons, the audacity and bravery of the soldiers is questioned, just to steer clear from the awkwardness and stupidity of their own decisions.

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