War is (entertaining as) hell.
That’s a line that war films have been dropping since just about the beginning of cinema.
There’s no reason that these films should remain in the shadows of film history.
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These are the most overlooked war moviesthat deserve to have audiences standing at attention.
For fans ofFull Metal Jacket, this film also features the first on-screen appearance of real-life veteranR.
Modern warfare films have had mixed results in terms of their success.
Set on the Eastern Front, the film follows the rivalry between two soldiers.
The same should be afforded to his war epic.
The Christmastime setting adds an even more haunting atmosphere to the unsettling proceedings.
Fans ofBand of Brothersnuanced portrayal of soldiers dealing with wartime traumawill appreciate this hidden gem.
It’s a lesser known classic that shell shocks the audience with its stark brutality.
It’s worth revisiting for its honest depiction ofa side of war rarely glimpsed in Hollywood depictions.
Avoid the action-oriented sequels, however, as they are amongsome of the worst war movies ever made.
She left behind a powerful legacy withher final film considered her greatest professional achievement.
A few years ago, the film was given a properhome media release on the Criterion Collection.
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The Ascentis currently available to watch on the Criterion Channel
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