IMDb-BEWERTUNG
8,1/10
70.624
IHRE BEWERTUNG
Ein junger Soldat erlebt angesichts der zermürbenden Schrecken des Ersten Weltkriegs eine tief greifende Ernüchterung.Ein junger Soldat erlebt angesichts der zermürbenden Schrecken des Ersten Weltkriegs eine tief greifende Ernüchterung.Ein junger Soldat erlebt angesichts der zermürbenden Schrecken des Ersten Weltkriegs eine tief greifende Ernüchterung.
- 2 Oscars gewonnen
- 10 Gewinne & 2 Nominierungen insgesamt
Ben Alexander
- Kemmerich
- (as Kemmerick)
Walter Rogers
- Behn
- (as Walter Browne Rogers)
Slim Summerville
- Tjaden
- (as 'Slim' Summerville)
G. Pat Collins
- Bertinck
- (as Pat Collins)
Zasu Pitts
- Frau Bäumer - Silent Version Trailer only
- (Gelöschte Szenen)
Ernie Adams
- 2nd Medic Orderly
- (Nicht genannt)
Zusammenfassung
Reviewers say 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is acclaimed for its anti-war stance and realistic portrayal of World War I, emphasizing the horrors and futility of conflict. The film's technical innovations and performances, especially by Lew Ayres and Louis Wolheim, are highly praised. However, some find the acting melodramatic and the pacing slow, with a disjointed narrative. Its impact and relevance, particularly in depicting the human cost of war, remain significant.
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The first temptation can be to define it as a classic. But its basic virtue remains the status of admirable crafted adaptation of the novel. In simple , precise manner, the war, the civil life, the kick of teacher to become volunteers, the portraits of characters and , sure, the lines of book are reflected in honest way , offering a clear image of war without ambition to impress.
A beautiful film , for me, i admitt, the best version of the All Quiet on the Western Front, for the noble simplicity , offered first by the masterpiece of Erich Maria Remarque, but, not less, for the context of its aparition and for the echo in our time.
In short, easy to define it as gem or masterpiece or example for proper war film.
In fact, a profound honest work. It is enough for be one of memorable films.
A beautiful film , for me, i admitt, the best version of the All Quiet on the Western Front, for the noble simplicity , offered first by the masterpiece of Erich Maria Remarque, but, not less, for the context of its aparition and for the echo in our time.
In short, easy to define it as gem or masterpiece or example for proper war film.
In fact, a profound honest work. It is enough for be one of memorable films.
Before watching this epic masterpiece, I never quite understood what it is that makes people want to fight a war that was started by some politician, and after watching this film; I'm even more baffled. With it's ambiguous portrait of war, All Quiet on the Western Front never actually condemns (nor condones) the act of war, but through it's portrait; the anti-war message more than shine through. Multiple scenes show the hideousness of war, and through watching this film it becomes apparent that war is futile and a disgraceful waste of human life. We follow the (mis)fortune of a group of young adults who, due to the patriotic words of their teacher, decide to join the war effort. The rest of the film pans out as a sort of coming of age story in the middle of a great feud. We watch the protagonists as they stare death in the face and learn what is and isn't important when you risk your life at every passing moment.
This was one of the first films to announce America as a major film-making nation as with it's epic battle sequences and first class acting, All Quiet on the Western Front impresses on a technical level, as well as impressing with it's detailed and thought-provoking account of war. The film features numerous excellent scenarios, all of which are thought provoking in the context of the film, but also in life on the whole. Consider the part where one young man is told that maths problems are a waste of time as he could stop a bullet at any time, or the sequence that sees a soldier try to save the life of his fellow man that he has stabbed in the stomach (a French soldier, but still a fellow man). Not to mention the classy finish. Whichever way you look at it; this film is a masterpiece. It succeeds on a technical level and also does what films were created to do; entertain and inspire thought from their audiences. There are some films that every film buff must see regardless of their genre preferences. This is one of them.
This was one of the first films to announce America as a major film-making nation as with it's epic battle sequences and first class acting, All Quiet on the Western Front impresses on a technical level, as well as impressing with it's detailed and thought-provoking account of war. The film features numerous excellent scenarios, all of which are thought provoking in the context of the film, but also in life on the whole. Consider the part where one young man is told that maths problems are a waste of time as he could stop a bullet at any time, or the sequence that sees a soldier try to save the life of his fellow man that he has stabbed in the stomach (a French soldier, but still a fellow man). Not to mention the classy finish. Whichever way you look at it; this film is a masterpiece. It succeeds on a technical level and also does what films were created to do; entertain and inspire thought from their audiences. There are some films that every film buff must see regardless of their genre preferences. This is one of them.
Still one of the most worthwhile films about the hard realities of war, "All Quiet On The Western Front" has numerous memorable images and thoughtful moments. Too many war dramas, regardless of their perspective, resort to distortions of history and overblown characters that make them convincing only to those who watch uncritically. This one works nicely by keeping the characters low-key and by, for the most part, allowing the events and situations to speak for themselves. It's not perfect in this respect, and it is perhaps a movie more to be respected than enjoyed, but it has many notable strengths.
The characters, most of them young soldiers, are played very simply, even plainly, but this is by no means a weakness - rather, it allows the movie to show what war is like for real soldiers rather than for idealized or stereotyped characters. The two most important characters are developed more fully, and are played well. Louis Wolheim's resourceful 'Kat' is the liveliest of the soldiers, and as Paul, Lew Ayres is quite understated but very believable. His character is well-chosen as the focal point of most of the movie.
The close-fighting nature of World War I particularly lends itself to this kind of movie, and the atmosphere is convincing and detailed. The contrast with the civilian scenes is also set up well, although the civilian scenes sometimes seem slightly less convincing. The overall effect is a movie that, while you probably wouldn't call it exciting or fun, is one you won't forget.
The characters, most of them young soldiers, are played very simply, even plainly, but this is by no means a weakness - rather, it allows the movie to show what war is like for real soldiers rather than for idealized or stereotyped characters. The two most important characters are developed more fully, and are played well. Louis Wolheim's resourceful 'Kat' is the liveliest of the soldiers, and as Paul, Lew Ayres is quite understated but very believable. His character is well-chosen as the focal point of most of the movie.
The close-fighting nature of World War I particularly lends itself to this kind of movie, and the atmosphere is convincing and detailed. The contrast with the civilian scenes is also set up well, although the civilian scenes sometimes seem slightly less convincing. The overall effect is a movie that, while you probably wouldn't call it exciting or fun, is one you won't forget.
World War 1 and a young German, Paul Baumer, enthusiastically joins the Army. With romantic notions of war and idealistic dreams in his head he undergoes training and then is sent off to the Western Front. In due course the romantic notions are replaced by the harsh reality of war and he becomes disillusioned with it all.
Great World War 1 movie, made when the war was still fresh in everyone's minds.
Might well be the first anti-war war movie, as it depicts the grim realities of war, rather than the romantic, heroic non-existent version of it.
Harrowing, shocking, original, unpredictable, and just as relevant today as in 1930.
Surprisingly good production values for 1930.
Solid performances all round.
Far far better than the 1979 remake.
Great World War 1 movie, made when the war was still fresh in everyone's minds.
Might well be the first anti-war war movie, as it depicts the grim realities of war, rather than the romantic, heroic non-existent version of it.
Harrowing, shocking, original, unpredictable, and just as relevant today as in 1930.
Surprisingly good production values for 1930.
Solid performances all round.
Far far better than the 1979 remake.
The horrors of war, The Great War, seldom better summarised by: 'It's dirty and painful to die for your country, when it comes dying for your country it's better not to die at all. There are millions out there dying for their countries, and what good does it do?'. And yet the wars continue, death and destruction sustained, lessons seldom learnt, the cries remain unheard.
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- WissenswertesWith the loss of limbs and gory deaths shown rather explicitly, this is undoubtedly the most violent American film of its time. This is because the Production Code was not strictly enforced until 1934 and also because Universal Pictures deemed the subject matter important enough to allow the violence to be seen. The scene where a soldier grabs a strand of barbed wire and then is blown up by an artillery shell, leaving only his hands still grabbing the barbed wire, was told to director Lewis Milestone by a former German soldier working as an extra, who saw that happen during a French attack on his position during the war. Milestone used it in the film.
- PatzerWhen Paul talks to the dead soldier in the pit, the soldier is breathing visibly and at one point his eyes blink.
- Zitate
Paul Bäumer: You still think it's beautiful to die for your country. The first bombardment taught us better. When it comes to dying for country, it's better not to die at all.
- Crazy CreditsLater reissues of the film mentioned that the film was an Academy Award winner in the opening credits.
- Alternative VersionenThe Library of Congess also restored a sound version, 133 minutes long, which is the version occasionally shown on American TV.
- VerbindungenEdited into No Greater Glory (1934)
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Box Office
- Budget
- 1.200.000 $ (geschätzt)
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 466 $
- Laufzeit
- 2 Std. 16 Min.(136 min)
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