Not exact matches
I think the main point in the film is how the lead
protagonist Paul Baumer (like his friends) starts out as a patriotic
young German
wanting to go off and fight for his country.
However, while the director clearly
wants us to like his
young protagonist, that's almost impossible.
LMD: Movie audiences naturally
want to cheer for the main
protagonist, but Oh
Young isn't a particularly nice character.
Redick immerses the reader in themes and archetypical characters many will recognize from other novels in the category (good vs. evil; the
young protagonist with a mysterious skill and / or past; the malevolent Dark Lord who
wants to take over the world; etc.) Redick, though, puts a unique spin on this tried and true format, turning the reader's expectations upside down and creating a story that engages the imagination.