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"All Quiet on the Western Front" ultimately serves as a powerful commentary on the futility and despair of war. Paul’s journey from exuberant youth to a broken soldier encapsulates the devastating cycle of violence that consumes not only bodies but also spirits. The film closes with a sobering reflection on the real cost of war—where many brave souls become indistinguishable from the battlefield, forever lost and unrecognized. As the camera lingers on Paul’s lifeless body, the film resonates a poignant lamentation for those who give their lives in the name of conflict, leaving the audience to ponder the tragic irony of his untimely end.