Paths of Glory - 3 stars out of 10

Paths of Glory - 3 stars out of 10

There's nothing too thrilling about Paths of Glory.  Although it has been applauded as one of the strongest anti-war films ever made, it cannot compare to films like Platoon and Saving Private Ryan.  The court scene is fantastic and the film has a few other high points, but overall it failed to engage my emotions.  Krik Douglas plays his role well but most of the characters die or disappear from the script before their characters can be properly developed.  It is an interesting story but was not realized in the detail that would have done it justice.