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Impressive-Sea3221 OP t1_ixtsyxt wrote

Reply to comment by TheBirdBytheWindow in All Quiet On The Western Front (2022) by Impressive-Sea3221

Finished it not even 30 mins ago and I’m shocked I can tell it sticks with the watcher it’s done in a way it shows you the war in a terrifying yet beautiful way with its Cinematography and the acting is amazing.

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TheBirdBytheWindow t1_ixtto94 wrote

It's scarier than any horror flick and hits your heart quicker than any romance or drama piece. The acting and cinematography haunt you without being over the top or ill put in any way. It's genuine and raw and 100% terrifying from the very first scene to the last. Its a true war film.

Their laughter sticks in your throat all the way to the final scene.

Those poor, beautiful boys.

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Impressive-Sea3221 OP t1_ixttyqa wrote

Ones it ends and it starts showing you the actors names the silence is deafening really go to me here there are only a few parts in the movie where there’s no explosions no screams and no gunfire unless it’s the parts where they try negotiating with the French let’s everything you just watched really sink in

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Impressive-Sea3221 OP t1_ixtu1pd wrote

Doesn’t help That I have a friend I grew up who just joined the military

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TheBirdBytheWindow t1_ixtua4o wrote

Yes! Haunting.

Have you watched They Shall Not Grow Old yet? It too gets you in your gut actually seeing them in color and with sound. The history is useful now, too.

I'm so glad we have this ability to see films like this and share the experiences. I love this art so much.

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Impressive-Sea3221 OP t1_ixtusyj wrote

I haven’t I’ve just now started watching a lot of movies I started with classics like Rambo 1-3 and then I watched this cause I watched a windegoon video where he talks about the original one but I really like movies that are done in a artistic way with the cinematography or that require you to think like interstellar going to check out the one you recommended also going to watch the lighthouse I’ve heard some good things about it

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TheBirdBytheWindow t1_ixtv75b wrote

Take some time and see They Shall Not Grow Old. You'll thank yourself.

If cinematography is your thing, Eggers films (The Lighthouse, The Northman, The VVitch) will knock your socks off. Definitely want to see his works on the big screen as they are released.

Films that get us thinking get us doing. And as a society we need to get back to doing good things on a big scale. Long Live Cinema!

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Impressive-Sea3221 OP t1_ixtvsp0 wrote

I’ll definitely check them out I would’ve love too seen this in a movie theater and a director I really like is Christopher Nolan his films cause of how he uses practical effects instead of overdoing it with cgi

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TheBirdBytheWindow t1_ixtw6a2 wrote

Nolan is king of this! You've got a great list going to keep your interests piqued!

Never stop letting the wonder fill you!

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Impressive-Sea3221 OP t1_ixtwgzf wrote

I can’t wait to explore more movies I’m 18 and don’t know what to do with my life but I’m really starting to like cinematography they way it can tell you something or make you feel a certain way is so amazing to me

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TheBirdBytheWindow t1_ixtwrz8 wrote

I think the movies are a wonderful way to discover yourself and consider what paths you would like to take in this life! There's no shortage of opportunity there.

Finding passion like this is no small thing. You're using film the way it ought to be intended and that's so cool! Whether it be in the industry or one you discover because of it.

Let it guide you. Plenty of journeys to choose from on the big screen!

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Impressive-Sea3221 OP t1_ixtxr8b wrote

Agreed films can have great messages to help you in life if it’s by telling someone’s story or just amazing writing

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TheBirdBytheWindow t1_ixtyn0j wrote

Or even just giving you inspiration to see or try and feel new things.

Lots of eye opening experiences laid out! How exciting!

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