Downfall, Oppenheimer, and Inglourious Basterds are great war movies that represent the genre's best in the 21st century.

The Deer Hunter, Platoon, and Paths of Glory are all among the very best war movies that benefit from incredible performances ...

According to Rotten Tomatoes, these are the seven best World War II movies ever made, and the No. 1 film isn't 'Casablanca' ...

However, critical excellence and thematic depth provide no guarantee of commercial viability in a crowded theatrical market. Great war movies frequently fail to connect with contemporary audiences ...