Customer Reviews

Paths of Glory/A Bridge Too Far

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I use both these films especially Paths of Glory to get my High School students interested in the historical events portrayed in these movies. Students today see these historical events as very distant past and even though these are older films they are well produced and pull the students into moment bringing history alive. I had a Grandfather who told me stories but soon all our WWII vets will be gone and the personal touch will be lost. This is historical fiction but it is good for the students to remember that those were real people making real decisions that would effect history. It was funny to them in the beginning, watching the less sophisticated technical film, but eventually the movie itself capture them. It worked and they gained a newer perspective, which was the point.

Great bundle of films. "Bridge" has it's problems with length and character development but it still a strong four star film. "Paths" is maybe my favorite Kubrick film. Rock solid, especially for its time.

I got this package just to get Paths of Glory. One of the great movies of all time.