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One of the best post-WWII films ever
by Sunny (movies profile)
Aug 1, 2005
When I rented "The Best Years of Our Lives", I was looking for historical movies that could be included in classroom lesson plans. What I found was a lot more.
"The Best Years" brought seasoned film stars Dana Andrews and Myrna Loy to the silver screen, and the time was ripe for a reflective post-war story in 1946. There are some light-humored moments in the film, but the most touching part of this story is the subplot centered around a soldier who had lost both his hands, played by Harold Russell. Like Audie Murphy, Russell also fought in WWII. Russell's portrayal provides a message of hope about living life with a disability and has served as an inspiration to fellow veterans. It has also brought to mind country singer Travis Tritt's performance decades later as a veteran of the Vietnam War in the video "Anymore". Both provide viewers with a look inside the lives of war veterans and would be great classroom tools to generate discussions.
"The Best Years of Our Lives" is one of the best post-WWII films ever, mainly because of the story line and the messages of hope for everyone. Whether you're a history buff or someone who enjoys a good "stand-up-and-cheer" movie, "The Best Years" is for you. |
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