Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
Technically speaking, the 2006 film Pan’s Labyrinth, isn’t exactly war-related. The Spanish-Mexican dark fantasy film was set against the Spanish Civil War, Director, and co-producer Guillermo del Toro gives viewers a strange look into the era as a fantastical triumph and a welcome respite from the obvious war genre. This movie received great reviews from all over the world.
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Quentin Tarantino is a legend, to say the least. Inglorious Basterds is a magnificent film that is a darkly hilarious satire of WWII. It is also said to be one of the best Quentin Tarantino films. When a group of Jewish-Americans voluntarily enlists under the command of Lt. Aldo Raine (played by Brad Pitt), they take on the hardened battle tactics of the Apache warriors, showing no mercy and taking scalps as trophies of war. A definite must-watch if you haven’t seen this one yet.