Netflix viewers can now stream a "masterpiece" war film that has been described as "better than 1917" and a "10/10" experience. All Quiet on the Western Front, released in 2022, is based on the acclaimed novel by Erich Maria Remarque and has earned a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film follows Paul Bäumer, a young German soldier who enlists enthusiastically for World War I but gradually loses his idealism as he confronts the brutal realities of trench warfare. Played by Felix Kammerer, the story is a semi-autobiographical account of Remarque's own experiences. Directed by Edward Berger, it focuses on the psychological impact of war rather than glorifying heroism.
Critical and Audience Acclaim
Critics have praised the film for its visceral and gritty portrayal. One reviewer stated: "An emotionally powerful anti-war epic that portrays WWI in a cruel, merciless, disturbing, truly traumatic manner through the gradually more sensitive eyes of a German soldier. Hypnotising performances." Another called it "undoubtedly one of the best films of 2022 and one of the best war films of all time."
Viewers have also expressed high praise. One said: "I don't give perfect ratings for war films usually; however, this one was truly a spectacular masterpiece in filmmaking. The best war film, in my view, since Saving Private Ryan. 1917 is just under this one for me." Another commented: "I truly believe that this is one of the best, 10/10 films that I have ever seen."
Streaming on Netflix
The film's synopsis reads: "All Quiet on the Western Front tells the gripping story of a young German soldier on the Western Front of World War I. Paul and his comrades experience firsthand how the initial euphoria of war turns into desperation and fear as they fight for their lives, and each other, in the trenches."
With its powerful storytelling and stunning cinematography, All Quiet on the Western Front is now available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
