So far, All Quiet on the Western Front is very interesting; like most movies of the 1930's, it is shaped like a novel put to screen, complete with foreshadowing and symbolism. It may seem slow at first, but it requires patience on the viewer's part. The first two scenes use open doors; the main theme is war and pacifism set in the backdrop of Germany during World War I. It doesn't make sense right now, but it will soon enough.
Be warned about over-acting; movies have yet to transfer from the expressionist method. Nowadays, it's rare to see it, but if done right, it becomes a work of art.
More to come soon enough...
The expressionist method? Interesting use of the term. Did you mean "overly expressive" or were you referring to Expressionism, with a capital E? Either way, I like it. You may wish to ask yourself what the doors and windows are all about? Just a conceit? A leitmotif?
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