This movie shows brutality of war and the callous attitude the top brass who conducted the Great War in early 20th century Europe on the backs of the men in the trenches. This war resulted in a huge loss of life that scarred millions for decades to come. The key part of the movie is the trial of three men for cowardice in battle, which was a total mockery of justice. Kirk Douglas was a man of principle who defended the three against the generals who cared nothing for the lives and hardships of their own men in battle. The best and most moving part of the movie comes at the end when a beautiful German girl is forced to sing to an audience of French troops. What happens is almost magical. This is a great anti-war movie and a triumph for director Stanley Kubrick.
Review of Paths of Glory
