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Delbert MannDrehbuch:
Paul MonashKamera:
John CoquillonMusik:
Allyn FergusonBesetzung:
Richard Thomas, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Ian Holm, Patricia Neal, Ewan Stewart, Tomáš Juřička, David Bradley, Drahomíra Fialková (mehr)Streaming (2)
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Der junge Deutsche Paul Bäumer meldet sich gemeinsam mit seinen Klassenkameraden während des ersten Weltkrieges freiwillig an die Westfront. Auf den Enthusiasmus folgt durch die brutale Realität schon bald Ernüchterung. (Verleiher-Text)
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Ein hervorragender Kriegsfilm, der das Buch einfühlsam in einen Film umsetzt. Sowohl Paul Richard Thomas als auch Ernest Borgnine in der Rolle des Vaters der Soldaten Kat sind gut gelungen. Auch die Sequenzen aus dem Hintergrund, die den Abstand zwischen der Front und dem ahnungslosen Deutschland zeigen, waren zufriedenstellend. Überraschend einfühlsam und authentisch für einen amerikanischen Film...
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Eine ziemlich gute und genaue Bearbeitung von Remarques berühmtestem Werk überhaupt. Gut ausgewählte Schauspieler (Ernest Borgnine und Ian Holm) und eine großartige und realistische Atmosphäre des Ersten Weltkriegs.
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A dignified adaptation of Remarque's classic war novel. The creators had a limited budget, and the level of effects naturally corresponds to both a television production and the time of creation. However, in terms of content and thought, it is a strong work, well-performed and well-directed. Overall impression: 85%. An authentic look into the dirty trenches of World War I and into the psychology of bitter soldiers stripped of all illusions.
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A likeable TV adaptation, engaging in its production design, fidelity to the source material, and likeable characters (Kat is sweet). So, basically, all fine except for Germans babbling in English and, for me, a subjective problem with some of the characters' motivations, as I'm simply a modern person and read comics quite a bit. However, a small insignificant point up for the wonderful depiction of the wartime environment.
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I thought it wouldn't hurt to revisit this timeless piece before watching the new adaptation of Remarque's classic. Admittedly, when I first watched the movie some thirty years ago, it left a more significant impact on me than it did today. Looking at the shallow and narrow trenches with a critical eye, I couldn't take the battle scenes as seriously anymore. However, considering the film is almost fifty years old now, excessive criticism seems unwarranted. From what I observed, it's crystal clear that the creators were well-versed in the book and managed to capture its core idea masterfully. While the film didn't adhere too closely to the original (a challenge unless it was a series), I dare say the author would be content with the result. The creators skillfully incorporated all the essential ideas into the plot. Despite my minor reservations, I believe that, even after all these years, this work still deserves a solid four out of five stars. / Lesson learned: When an entire generation becomes cannon fodder, there isn't much room for humor.
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