Every Peter Jackson Film Ranked Worst To Best
2. They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
They Shall Not Grow Old was Jackson's first (and so far only) documentary feature, a striking and visceral look at the First World World. Using old wartime footage acquired from the Imperial War Museum, Jackson uses the latest in filmmaking technology to colourised the 100-year-old footage and bring the war to life like never before.
The documentary is staggering in its technical achievements, and its emotion is close to unrivalled as it recounts some of the war's most troubling and affecting stories, brought together from over 600 hours of interviews from real-life soldiers who fought during the conflict.
With its respectful approach to the subject matter as well as its factual accuracy and daring assessment of war and its consequences, They Shall Not Grow Old is as emotional intense as it is a must-watch for anyone wishing to know more about the Great War. Jackson pulls no punches, leaves no stone unturned, and the results are simply divine.