World War I Movies
War Movies about World War I, 1914-1918
War Horse (2011)
So, there's going to be this movie about a horse. In WWI. Directed by Spielberg. Oh, boy, this ought to be good. (Note the heavy sarcasm.) But, actually. It's not bad, not bad at all. I might even go so far as... It's pretty darned good. Actually. Spielberg has managed to evoke the spirits... »
The Road to World War II (1978, 2011)
Questar's new DVD box-set, The Road to World War II, is an overdue re-release (with additions) of a 1970's television series which explored the time period between World War I, and World War II, with the notion of examining events "Between the Wars" (its original title.) It examines how the events of WWI and... »
Spielberg’s “War Horse” Trailer
Well. I guess its time to say something about "War Horse." I've been avoiding it, because, well, its a "horse movie" and I'm really not sure how this is going to play out. But, judging from the trailer there will be lots of WWI scenery and CGI eye-candy to take in, so... From the... »
World War I Films of the Silent Era (1917/1975/2002)
1917. The "war to end all wars" is raging on in Europe. The brand new technology of the motion picture is just coming into its own.... Combine the two, and you get an interesting snapshot of history. Unlike the previously reviewed Civil War Films of the Silent Era, which approached the Civil War with... »
The Blue Max (1966)
In much the same vein as "The Red Baron," we bring you "The Blue Max." A tale from the novel by the same name from Jack Hunter. The story follows one Bruno Stachel (George Peppard) as he makes his way from the German infantry in The Big One up to a Lt. in the... »
The Red Baron (2008)
Ever put a movie on, not expecting a whole lot, but then come away pleasantly surprised that you actually enjoyed it? Yeah, that's what happened with The Red Baron. OK, so its definitely *not* historically accurate, nor is it entirely technically accurate. Bottom line is that it really doesn't matter, just grab a bowl... »
Johnny Got His Gun (1971)
Johnny Got His Gun is a mostly little-known movie, which would be even more obscure if it weren't for Metallica's "One" music video back in the day. But forget about that for a minute. What you get here is a surreal trip into one man's nightmare after suffering extensive injuries on the battlefields of... »
The Fighting 69th (1940)
Alright, let me just start by saying that I'm not a big fan of James Cagney, and I'm not really sure why. Maybe its just because every role I've seen him in has just been either flat and uninteresting, or just downright annoying. Like his portrayal of the misfit Private Plunkett in 1940's The... »
The Lost Battalion (2001)
In October 1918, one battalion of American soldiers gets trapped behind enemy lines, thinking they are at the lead of an offensive, the reality is quite different. Based on the Johnson and Pratt book of the same name, The Lost Battalion is a dirty, bloody, gritty look at life in the trenches, and at... »
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Before I start, I should mention that I had never seen Lawrence of Arabia before today. Not even a hint of it. Why not? Sure I've heard how great it was, but because of its length I've never been able to wrangle the opportunity. Until today. Lawrence of Arabia is the very definition of... »
