I like both, but as I’ve gotten older the philosophical approach of Malick’s film has begun to really resonate.
Best movie, or best WW2 movie? Which is a better representation of the war? The experiences of the soldiers? Which has better art direction and writing and acting? Which one is a better reflection of the current zeitgeist?
I don’t have answers, I just feel like “better” has a lot of dimensions.
The Thin Red Line is an amazing film.
The best (as in, most realistic) world war 2 movie is Come And See.
It shows the war from the side that most suffered from it, the Russian population.
80% of the war happened inside Russia.Haven’t seen this but have heard this title for decades. One day, I’ll have the strength to take this film on.
I think that When The Trumpets Fade is a better WW2 movie.
“The Day the Clown Cried” was released from the library of Congress last year but I haven’t seen a copy so I don’t know where it rates.
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The Pianist
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Empire of the Sun
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The End of the Affair
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火垂るの墓 — “The Grave of the Fireflies”
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La Vita e Bella — “Life is Beautiful”
Less about how the front lines and the warriors fared. More about how the wars affected individuals, particularly children.
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- Das Boot
- This Land is Mine
- The Bridge
