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<em>'All Quiet on the Western Front'</em> is a hauntingly brilliant epic anti-war picture. The only things I knew coming into watching it (aside from the obvious) is that it won many awards, particularly for its sound and visuals - both of ...
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All Quiet on the Western Front
2022
Movie
147 min
German
Paul Baumer and his friends Albert and Muller, egged on by romantic dreams of heroism, voluntarily enlist in the German army. Full of excitement and patriotic fervour, the boys enthusiastically march into a war they believe in. But once on the Western Front, they discover the soul-destroying horror of World War I.
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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic76/100
Google Users94%
Director: Edward Berger•Genres: War, Drama, Action
Plot Summary
A young, idealistic German soldier on the Western Front of World War I is horrified by the brutality of war. As he experiences the true horrors of combat, his initial enthusiasm quickly turns into despair and disillusionment. The film follows his struggle for survival amidst the senseless violence and futility of trench warfare.
Critical Reception
The 2022 adaptation of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its visceral depiction of war, stunning cinematography, and powerful performances. Critics lauded its unflinching portrayal of the physical and psychological toll of combat, praising its faithfulness to the spirit of Erich Maria Remarque's novel while offering a modern cinematic interpretation. It resonated with audiences for its anti-war message and its impactful storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its brutal and immersive depiction of World War I trench warfare.
Lauded for its strong performances, particularly from lead Felix Kammerer.
Commended for its visual spectacle and harrowing anti-war message.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praised the film for its realism, intense combat sequences, and powerful emotional impact. Many highlighted the film's effectiveness in conveying the horrors of war and its anti-war sentiment, with audiences deeply moved by the narrative and performances.
Awards & Accolades
Won four Academy Awards including Best International Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Original Score. It also received numerous BAFTA awards and nominations, including Best Film Not in the English Language.
Fun Fact
The film's intense sound design, including the distinct sounds of specific bullets and artillery, was meticulously crafted to immerse the audience in the battlefield experience.
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RalphRahal
All Quiet on the Western Front by Edward Berger is an intense, unfiltered look at the brutal reality of World War I. The movie follows a young German soldier, Paul, who goes from eager and full of hope to completely changed by the horror...
swiewior
This movie has nothing to do with the original book. It was created by the order of German politicians in attempt to make the world believe that Germans didn't want war and justify WW2 by humiliating peace treaty Germans were "forced" to si...
Ahmetaslan27
**Demonizing war leaders VS angel soldiers** One of the most beautiful and simple moments in the life of a person who loves cinema is watching this movie without any expectations and he comes out of this movie with a very high fascinatio...
CinemaSerf
This is the first major film that I have seen where the undoubted atrocities of the Great War trench battles were presented from the side of Germany. More specifically, from the young "Bäumer" (the thoroughly convincing Felix Kammerer) who ...
Nathan
All Quiet on the Western Front is a dark, gritty, and depressing look at what the effects of war and propaganda have on the soldiers who enlist. Our main characters enter the front all bright eyed and bushy tailed excited to fight for Ge...
gsipes
All Quiet on the Western Front is as beautiful and poetic as it is brutal and blunt. Historically accurate, emotional, and raw, this film is easily the best war drama to arrive since "Saving Private Ryan". Although available in English over...
Ahmad
A fascinating film with potential that was never fully achieved. “All Quiet on the Western Front” does not rely solely on shock value to disturb its audience; instead, it uses the horrors of war to sober them with facts and dismal realities...