War is arguably the most powerful genre in cinema.
Despite these movies often depicting quite disturbing subject matter,they can still be stunningly realized visually.
This is a selection of the 10 best-looking war movies ever made.
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Legendary directorStanley Kubrick’s war movies are unlike anything else the genre has to offer.
Rich with metaphors and densely layered,Full Metal Jacketis perhaps his most intricately designed war movie.
As horrific as much ofFull Metal Jacketis,there’s no denying that it’s breathtaking to look at.
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Not onlyone of the greatest satires ever made,Dr.
Strangeloveis amasterful lampooning of the established governmentthat still feels fresh and inventive.
Along with this,Dr.
5’Lawrence of Arabia' (1962)
Directed by David Lean
British Lieutenant T.E.
He interviews friends and fellow veterans in an attempt to reconstruct his memories of past events.
Horrific truths are unearthed as Folman learns details of some of history’s ugliest atrocities.
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Surreal, haunting and often difficult to stomach, few war movies have managed visuals so striking and memorable.
The mission is incredibly time-sensitive, with the lives of over 1600 men counting on their success.
Having to traverse deep into enemy territory, the path to glory is anything but clear-cut.
A story of true heroism and unabashed bravery.
The crumbling of civilization around them makes survival a daunting task.
Produced by revered animation companyStudio Ghibli,Grave of the Firefliesis an essential work of animation.
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Willard embarks on a mission deep into the heart of darkness, witnessing firsthand the atrocities of warfare.
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