Ok, its not a film, but i alway thought it was one of the great pieces of Tv which depicted the First World War, the very last episode of Blackadder goes forth (i think) were they go over the top. In my opinion absolutely brilliant piece of acting / film making, surprised I’m writing this is as i was never a great fan of Blackadder.
Can see why people like Black Adder goes Fourth, but I didn’t really take to it in a Black Adder sense. It does stand on its own though, perhaps because of the WW1 theme.
Razil to be fair i was referring to basically the last 5 minutes or so of the final episode, as i said i was not a Blackadder fan or Evan a foes forth fan, to me it was to similar to “oh what a lovely war” for those old enough to remember that film.
The Lighthorsemen is a great one covering the Australians in the Middle East I think, whilst the Lost Battalion is quite good about an American Battalion.
The Red Baron (German film in English) isnt bad, same with Flyboys (with James Franco) yet is a bit exagerated
Anzac was a great miniseries staring Paul Hogan. Unfortunately, like all miniseries it got cut into a film length version which although was good, it wasn't anywhere near the quality of the full length version
Some real stinkers over the years, a number are cinematic triumphs like 'Oh what a lovely war' or Peter Weir's 'Gallipoli' but utterly appalling history.
'Journey's End' by RC Sherriff (though I haven't seen the latest version), was regarded by the veterans as the most reallistic Great War production.
'The Trench' from a few years back was pretty good (Daniel Craig played a gruff Sergeant), save the final scene where the makers couldn't resist everyone being killed to classical music.
Truth is there are a dearth of Great War movies that make the grade and now we are often offered up stereotypic rubbish like 'War Horse' or 'Passchendaele', they may have certain artistic appeal but the history is shocking.
It doesnt help the type of war that WW1 was when you compare it to WW2 and other conflicts.
Majority of time would be spent in trenches waiting for the next big push, with months going by with very little action in some sectors - A historic film that covers that would be extremely boring to watch.
Same with Video Games, I'd love to see more WW1 type games as they can be a great source to teach history yet other than Battlefield 1 and Verdun, there arent really many to choose from for that same reason.
The Battle of The Somme, seen by half the UK population in 1916, it was the biggest movie of all time at that stage and the work of Geoffrey Malins has certainly stood the test of time a century on.
Few films have also been awarded World Heritage status.
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There are quite a few but clearly not as many made compared to WW2.
Warhorse is good as at stage production but I didn't like the film .
Much derided now by revisionist historians and to a degree that is justified but it is a stunning film and the imagery fantastic.
It also showpieces lots of the soldiers song I use to hear as a kid.
Lawrence of Arabia is just brilliant.
Paths of Glory
The Red Baron (German film in English) isnt bad, same with Flyboys (with James Franco) yet is a bit exagerated
Some dross but some classics too.
'Journey's End' by RC Sherriff (though I haven't seen the latest version), was regarded by the veterans as the most reallistic Great War production.
Also very much of its time but worth a watch as it includes a cameo from Sir Ian Hamilton at the beginning is:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=p4NabsSKzgk
Forgotten Men 1934
'The Trench' from a few years back was pretty good (Daniel Craig played a gruff Sergeant), save the final scene where the makers couldn't resist everyone being killed to classical music.
Truth is there are a dearth of Great War movies that make the grade and now we are often offered up stereotypic rubbish like 'War Horse' or 'Passchendaele', they may have certain artistic appeal but the history is shocking.
Majority of time would be spent in trenches waiting for the next big push, with months going by with very little action in some sectors - A historic film that covers that would be extremely boring to watch.
Same with Video Games, I'd love to see more WW1 type games as they can be a great source to teach history yet other than Battlefield 1 and Verdun, there arent really many to choose from for that same reason.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=eTo4BQXKGCY
The Battle of The Somme, seen by half the UK population in 1916, it was the biggest movie of all time at that stage and the work of Geoffrey Malins has certainly stood the test of time a century on.
Few films have also been awarded World Heritage status.
Paths of glory
Lawrence
Wings (on you tube)
Think I'm going to start again by watching some of these recommendations.