From Nazi prison jailbreaks and frontline mediaeval battles to a dangerous Vietnam War odyssey, critics’ top 10 war movies span thrilling, rousing and haunting onscreen depictions. The war film genre is stacked with greats from Apocalypse Now to blockbusters like Black Hawk Down.
Rotten Tomatoes has rounded up the best reviewed war movies on their site and its clear stories about World War 2 have captivated filmmakers. Which of your favourites have left a lasting impression on critics – and which didn’t make the cut? The results might be surprising.