All Quiet On The Western Front (2022): A Nuanced And Honest Look At The Grim Reality Of Trench Warfare
Paul Bäumer, a naive teen, and his companions Albert and Müller, who all harbor romanticized and patriotic ideas about war, serve as the central characters of the storyline. Paul lies about his age in the documents in order to join the army and defend his country. He and his friends are eager to fight on the front lines, seize French territory, and triumphantly head back home. Sadly, once Paul finds himself inside a trench, unprepared and wearing another soldier’s outfit, things get worse....