What is there to say about this adaptation of the best (in my opinion) and one of the most famous German anti War books ever written (Im Westen nichts neues by Erich Maria Remarque)? Well not much I must say, for the film is pretty much the same as the book, excluding some minor additions and alterations. I, as a great fan of the book must state here that the book is much better than this film, for it has more depth, more brutality, more intriguing images, which (the latter) were not included here for it is a TV movie and therefore could not be too brutal. Also I must say, the English speaking Germans' annoyed me a little, for the use of the German language in the book, had much more impact on me. Maybe cause I'm German, maybe not, but if you saw Saving Private Ryan (as an American) spoken in German, what would you think??? The bottom line is that, if you have got the time read the book (big 9 out of 10). If you ain't got it, watch this film, for it is pretty good, despite it's flaws (lack of depth and brutality, only OK acting, directing and special effects).
7 out of 10
7 out of 10