10 Great Movies About the Tedium of War

War movies can be either anti-war or even a little pro-war and still feel entertaining, or otherwise give off the sense that they're exploring a certain thrill, excitement, or anxiety present in warfare. Inglourious Basterds, for example, shows how vulnerable everyone is in war, but also has a good deal of fun with rewriting history and having its fair share of set pieces. Then there’s The Great Escape, which presents a harrowing story based on true events, but also proves quite exciting in an old-fashioned entertainment sort of way.