Movie #2---"All Quiet on the Western Front"

 

"All Quiet on the Western Front"  (1930) is a great war movie adapted from a novel by German author Erich Maria Remarque.  I must agree with most people that It may be one of the best.  It is a fantastic portrayal of the recruiting of young German men in schools during World War I.  It depicts the naivety of the young soldiers as they embark on a journey to die for the country only to realize their ignorance of war and the underestimation of the advanced war technology from the Allied Forces.  It also shows the gruesome trench battles, the psychological and physical damage it caused many, and the unawareness and lack of information that the society had about the war. 

Compared to the previous winner, the cinematography (quality, transitions, etc) was much improved.

Check out the link for more details about the movie or this trailer!

Next up "Cimarron" (1931)--the first western to win Best Picture. STAY TUNED! :)