War Films

Directed by Wolfgang Petersen and based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Lothar-Günther Buchheim, Das Boot ("The Boat") is widely regarded as one of the greatest war films ever made. Set aboard a German U-boat during World War II, it is a harrowing, claustrophobic, and deeply human depiction of submarine warfare, offering a rare and complex look at the war from the perspective of ordinary German soldiers.

In a decade filled with patriotic but often romanticized war films, The Cruel Sea stands out as a stark, sober, and deeply human portrayal of World War II naval warfare. Directed by Charles Frend and based on the best-selling novel by Nicholas Monsarrat, the film strips away glamour and heroics to depict the grim, grinding reality of life — and death — at sea.

Patton (1970) is not just a war movie—it is a profound character study of a larger-than-life figure whose passion, brilliance, and arrogance changed the course of history.

Released at the height of the Vietnam War, MASH* (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) appeared to be a film about Korea, but its chaotic, subversive tone clearly resonated with a nation deeply disillusioned by its ongoing conflict in Southeast Asia.

Michael Cimino’s The Deer Hunter is a landmark American film that approaches the Vietnam War not through battle sequences alone, but by exploring the emotional and psychological landscapes of those it affected.

The Alamo (1960) is an ambitious, sweeping historical epic that marked the directorial debut of Hollywood legend John Wayne.

55 Days at Peking is a grandiose historical epic, set during the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900.

Review of the film adaptation of Ernest Hemmingway's novel "To Have and Have Not". Starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

Review of the light hearted yet thoughtful comedy that pairs the legendary Cary Grant with the delightful Leslie Caron in an unlikely wartime adventure.

Review of the Francis Ford Coppola Vietnam masterpiece "Apocalypse Now".

Review of the Edward Zwick war film "Glory" starring Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.

Review of the Stanley Kubrick Vietnam War film "Full Metal Jacket".

A review of the Oliver Stone Vietnam Movie "Platoon".

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing is both a product of its time and a film that attempted, however cautiously, to transcend it.

The Square Peg is a lovingly absurd, cleverly structured wartime comedy that captures the genius of Norman Wisdom while also poking fun at the serious world of war films.

Review of the classic Robin Williams War based Drama, containing a large dollop of humour "Good Morning Vietnam".

Review of the Leslie Howard Film "The First of the Few" which documents the creation of the Supermarine Spitfire. The film also stars David Niven.

Review of the 1950's wartime drama "The Malta Story".

Review of the 1970's war film comedy "Escape from Athena". Starring Roger Moore, David Niven, Tele Savalas and Elliot Gould.

Review of the British war film "Operation Crossbow". Starring George Peppard, Sophia Loren, Tom Courtenay and Jeremy Kemp.