Review · Chad Heritage · Dec 28, 2025
THE BEST YEARS OF OUT LIVES
The film
Three traumatized or physically disabled World War II veterans return home to the American Midwest to discover that they and their families have been irreparably changed making readjustment difficult.
A fascinating look into the past, and only a couple years removed from WW2, feels very real. I could argue this is too long, especially with the pacing of old movies, but everything feels very genuine so it’s hard to complain. This won 7 Oscar’s, including best picture. On Prime.
