All Quiet on the Western Front

All Quiet on the Western Front
by Delbert Mann

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DVD Reviews of All Quiet on the Western Front

DVD Review: Good version.
Summary: 4 Stars

DVD Review: war movie
Summary: 5 Stars

DVD Review: A Good Remake of a Classic
Summary: 5 Stars

DVD Review: re-make of 1930 original was OK but not as good
Summary: 3 Stars

DVD Review: All Quiet on the Wetern Front
Summary: 5 Stars

Description of All Quiet on the Western Front

The star-studded cast is headed by Richard Thomas (The Waltons) as Paul Baumer, and includes such award-winning actors as Ernest Borgnine, Ian Holm, and Patricia Neal. As both narrator and star, Thomas occasionally seems to reincarnate his familiar John-Boy persona, but creates a character that has many more levels than that television alter ego. Watching Paul as he watches all of his high school buddies die is a highly emotional experience. He returns to his home a different person, conflicted in his feelings about the Army and war, evolving from an idealistic schoolboy to a fearful and humble veteran.

The scenery and costuming in this period piece are well done, and surely contributed to its winning the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Made for TV. Also contributing to the greatness of the film are the exceptional cinematography and special effects that, while realistically gruesome, truly emphasize the horrors of war. --Zachary Lively