1917
Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 2019
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skyhelper0505Feb 19, 2020
지위가 있는 간부도 아닌 일개 두명의 병사가 영화 전체를 긴장감 안에서 풀어나가는 전개가 상당히 흥미진진했다. 특히 독특한 촬영기법으로 마치 잘 만들어진 비디오 게임속에서 전쟁을 직접 체험하는 듯한 느낌을 선사해주고 영화가 끝나고나서 안도의 숨을 내쉬었던 작품.지위가 있는 간부도 아닌 일개 두명의 병사가 영화 전체를 긴장감 안에서 풀어나가는 전개가 상당히 흥미진진했다. 특히 독특한 촬영기법으로 마치 잘 만들어진 비디오 게임속에서 전쟁을 직접 체험하는 듯한 느낌을 선사해주고 영화가 끝나고나서 안도의 숨을 내쉬었던 작품.
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8
prashant99084Feb 23, 2020
I liked the movie very much it has lot of emotions and screenplay is engaging direction is upto the mark
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9
RobwinzApr 19, 2020
An amazing war movie, which shows the struggles and dangers on what it was like in WW1. Also, this movie does something amazing and that's by making the clips they've got from this movie and making it look like it's been shot in one clip,An amazing war movie, which shows the struggles and dangers on what it was like in WW1. Also, this movie does something amazing and that's by making the clips they've got from this movie and making it look like it's been shot in one clip, it's pretty outstanding.… Expand
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kmtd1971Mar 28, 2020
well done set and costume. Great cinematography. I found the 2 main characters seems to have no clues how dangerous war is. Overall the script is good and I totally stay engaged thru the entire film.
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9
loremApr 1, 2020
A great movie, impeccably shot, managing to captivate you and make you feel that you are part of the action of the movie.
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10
bradens584Dec 19, 2020
1917 is more than a movie. It’s an experience. It demands to be seen in a cinema on the big screen, because this is a work of art. It perfectly encapsulates the feeling of the front lines of WW1 in a riveting fashion. Filmed all in one take,1917 is more than a movie. It’s an experience. It demands to be seen in a cinema on the big screen, because this is a work of art. It perfectly encapsulates the feeling of the front lines of WW1 in a riveting fashion. Filmed all in one take, it follows Lance Corporals Schofield and Blake as they embark on a dangerous mission to deliver a message across enemy lines. Sam Mendes’s (Spiderman, Skyfall) direction coupled with beautiful cinematography by Roger Deakin (Fargo, No Country for Old Men) make this film a true spectacle. Emotional, moving, technically brilliant, 1917 is one of the best movies ever made, and the equal best movie I’ve reviewed on this account.… Expand
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Legit_LeeJan 18, 2021
Every time a heard a gun shot i shat my pants, it tasted like my custom made cum pancakes ;)
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9
FreddoFazbeardoMay 11, 2020
I thought it was a very good movie, the suspense and everything else, it was very well controlled and it's also fun.
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10
MatthewNicollApr 16, 2020
I never get sucked in by movies, I usually just end up bored at most parts, wondering why I even started watching it in the first place, but this movie broke that streak! I was constantly sucked into the action and felt like I was on theI never get sucked in by movies, I usually just end up bored at most parts, wondering why I even started watching it in the first place, but this movie broke that streak! I was constantly sucked into the action and felt like I was on the journey with these 2 boys! Truly incredible!… Expand
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8
ThejodjeremieOct 28, 2020
The movie is non stop tension all the way through and it's great. The cinematography is incredible when it looks like the camera never cuts. The movie does slow down a little at times but it's still great.
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JordanLaytonApr 28, 2020
This movie is nearly pure spectacle. Jaw-dropping scenes of the journey of these two soldiers across a war torn France only break for small spurts of effective pathos injections a handful of times. Otherwise, this movie is a beautiful andThis movie is nearly pure spectacle. Jaw-dropping scenes of the journey of these two soldiers across a war torn France only break for small spurts of effective pathos injections a handful of times. Otherwise, this movie is a beautiful and technically impressive ride through WWI. Being made to look like it was done in one shot puts you directly into the shoes of the soldiers but I'm not sure that makes up for the cost of losing the emotion that regular editing usually conveys. 1917 pushes the boundaries of what is possible in film making, but I just didn't connect to it quite as much as I wanted to.… Expand
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10
vince13612Jun 25, 2020
This movie is best watched in theaters for the ultimate and best experience i think. overall the movie is great but the main thing that stands out is the outstanding and amazing cinematography it is incredibly fluid and looks like it wasThis movie is best watched in theaters for the ultimate and best experience i think. overall the movie is great but the main thing that stands out is the outstanding and amazing cinematography it is incredibly fluid and looks like it was taken in one shot with some amazing scenes, also the audio is amazing too especially in theaters.… Expand
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10
MistergrandeJul 10, 2020
Never forgotten film...! Good story and good action i ever seen.bless god....
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10
DirodiJul 22, 2020
Una historia simple, que sabe que su punto fuerte es el apartado técnico. No decepciona.
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10
knightgamer325Dec 7, 2020
esta película me encanto, es una obra de arte audiovisual que retrata el trabajo de los soldados mensajeros en la primera guerra mundial les recomiendo que la vean para los apacionas sobre la gran guerra
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9
TowballNov 3, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now, before I begin this review, I just want to say some things I didn’t like about this film. I found that the dialogue was a little stiff at some point, and didn’t really feel genuine. As a result, I found myself not being able to form much of a connect with the characters of the film. But ultimately, I have not been able to stop thinking about this film since I had watched it. This movie is a masterpiece, in pretty much every form. The whole movie is made to look like it is one long take, and some of the transitions of the film are truly seamless. They did a really good job of not making the camera feel restricted, and instead chose to push the cinematography of each scene, which really impressed me. My main concern coming into this movie was that the narrative structure would fall short, mainly because of the fact that they would not be able to cut between scene. However, I was pleased to say that I was proven wrong. The writing for this film is fantastic. Each scene never feels slow or dragged out, but instead holds a consistent level of tension, making the audience feel like the characters are constantly in danger, because ultimately, they are.
I would also like to make note that the set design for this film are some of the best I have ever seen. Each scene is composed of visually breathtaking set locations, which are dripping with atmosphere. My favourite scene of the whole movie is the scene where the protagonist is running through a destroyed town at night, where the only source of light is flares being shot up into the sky, casing shifting shadows across the whole location. It look absolutely amazing, and I was left speechless after watching that scene, and that is the kind of experience that the film provides for the viewer.
The movie is truly breathtaking in almost every aspect. I cannot recommend this movie enough, as it was such a privilege for myself to watch and enjoy.… Expand
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8
OlavLNov 10, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good movie. The characters have good chemistry, the scenes are an even mix of depressing and beautiful, and the effects are just amazing. I saw this movie in IMAX, and it did not disappoint. I ended up really liking the main character, and the deaths throughout were really affecting. I also loved how the film tackled the uselessness of war, showing in harrowing detail how many lives were lost for nothing. The way the movie ends in an almost exact replica of the first shot, and reminds you only a day has passed, really makes you think about the endless circle that war feels like. Its a little too long, and a couple of the guest stars felt a little forced, but it was a good movie overall.… Expand
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9
Dan_BDec 13, 2020
It runs 1917 on the French front. Two British Army corporals, William Schofield and Tom Blake (George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, respectively) are sent to carry a note to stop the offensive of another English battalion on German linesIt runs 1917 on the French front. Two British Army corporals, William Schofield and Tom Blake (George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, respectively) are sent to carry a note to stop the offensive of another English battalion on German lines that he believes are in retreat, when in fact the Germans fell back there to ambush him. A true suicide mission, stimulated however by the incentive of Blake's reunion with his brother in that battalion.

1917 is an astonishing immersive experience in the horrors of the trench warfare of World War I, filmed in a (almost) shot sequence that accompanies the protagonists at all times, so the film takes place practically in real time. At certain times, the warlike character gives way practically to horror movies. The anecdote, then, is minimal, as well as the characters. The power of images, sound and music (by Thomas Newman) is prodigious. Roger Deakins' photography (multi-award winning, as well as the film in general) is beautiful and his twists are fundamental in creating the different climates of the film. There is a nocturnal sequence that is simply anthological because of its tension, its aesthetics and the variety of feelings and sensations that it brings into play and produces.

Some critics have objected to this film by the eclectic Sam Mendes two central aspects that in my opinion are virtues. One of them is that the adventures of the protagonists and the sequence shot in motion resemble the perception of the film to the experience of a video game. And will it not be the other way around? Video games simply don't reflect the experience of war and especially now with its remote and virtual control aspects? The First War was a labyrinthine trench warfare.

The other criticism is the lack of "personal history" of the protagonists, which would take away psychological depth. 1917 in this sense resembles Dunkirk: it addresses its characters in media res, that is, in the middle of the battle front. Well, I must say that this "lack" and the simplicity of their motivations places the protagonists in the shoes of true "anonymous soldiers."

1917 is one of those films that one regrets not having seen in the cinema, a cinematographic display with capital letters at the service of a war story where despair and duty go hand in hand.Astonishing immersive experience in the horrors of the trench warfare of World War… Expand
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10
kittykoo6447Dec 27, 2020
Well written and acted, understated emotional impact, great suspense leading to its climax
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10
DCosloff1999Jan 8, 2021
I do love War movies. I don't know which I like more 1917 or Dunkirk. They are both phenomenal.
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AuthoJan 17, 2021
In my opinion, it was pretty tense and entertaining. Although maybe it was because I watched it on a plane, with a massive headache.
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9
iCampoRamilNov 16, 2021
Un peliculón de inicio a final. Una manera de hacer cine sensacional, me encanta.
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9
AJ_13Jan 11, 2021
Great war film. Definitely filming it in a long take was a great decision and makes it a really immersive movie.
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8
DonnieTrumpJan 28, 2021
The 'everything recorded in one shot' technique is made famous by Mexican director Alejandro Iñárritu and Sam Mendez has applied this technique in the same way for 1917. It brings you closer to the action where the viewer follows the actionsThe 'everything recorded in one shot' technique is made famous by Mexican director Alejandro Iñárritu and Sam Mendez has applied this technique in the same way for 1917. It brings you closer to the action where the viewer follows the actions of a two soldiers that have the order to stop a battle. The biggest attraction of this movie is however the theme of isolation throughout their campaign. That feeling of isolation is conveyed in a believable and immersive way. The cinematography is one of the greatest in recent history, but the plot is unfortunately a little bit shallow and the movie has also a (misplaced) melancholic sentiment. Small mistakes in a enjoyable movie experience.… Expand
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MattFornerFeb 10, 2021
1917 is the pinnacle of filmmaking and my favorite movie of 2019. Sam Mendes went above and beyond with his WWI epic. From the personal, up-close one-take cinematography approach to the believable characters, 1917 is filmmaking at its best.
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Dunder-MifflinMar 6, 2021
There are few movies that really convey the horrors of WW1 as well as the true beauty of human compassion and kindness even in the hardest and most brutal of enviroments - 1917 does just that. The 'single-shot' style puts us right in theThere are few movies that really convey the horrors of WW1 as well as the true beauty of human compassion and kindness even in the hardest and most brutal of enviroments - 1917 does just that. The 'single-shot' style puts us right in the action as we follow two British soldiers tasked with warning a battallion that the attack they are planning is a German trap design to lure them in. The set design is simply brilliant, the dead horses, rotten corpses embeded in the dirt, destroyed trees and houses makes it clear that the war has not just taken its toll on the land, but became a part of it.

The story-telling is another major highlight as are its characters, they are flawed, make silly mistakes but they are also compassionate, kind and with loved ones that they hope they will all be returning to, even if that increasingly becomes a vain hope - ultimately they are human.

Ultimately it is a masterpiece in story-telling that anyone who is passionate about cinema should see at least once in their life-time.… Expand
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10
alivemau5Mar 29, 2021
if theres one thing you should watch the movie for, its the beautifully done cinematography, but you already know that probably from the awards its won. Why are you even still reading this, just watch it already.
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Sarian263Mar 15, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A movie that shows just how horrific but also how heroic our soldiers were during the First World War. Thing about this movie that makes it work so well is that the majority of the movie is all across one take. So from the start to the end, You are following these two young soldiers, these two young lads go through literal hell and all the time your watching it, your biting your nails and on the edge of your seat hoping that they don't get ambushed. The moments where the characters are resting in a open area, you as the audience member are watching around to see if there is anyone there the characters have missed. Almost as if we as the audience are the third member of the group. Fantastic movie well worth a watch!… Expand
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HepkunApr 19, 2021
1917 is a thrilling war documentary and also a breathtaking film, the whole movie was edited in almost one cut, until the last few minutes of the film i didn't see a single cut. the immersion in this movie made feel like i was actually there1917 is a thrilling war documentary and also a breathtaking film, the whole movie was edited in almost one cut, until the last few minutes of the film i didn't see a single cut. the immersion in this movie made feel like i was actually there and it also had very good pacing with compiling all the information in the running time, the rating i would give this movie is an 8/10, great plot, great acting, great directing and amazing visuals.… Expand
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10
M7AMDMar 5, 2023
i didn't know how good this movie was and I didn't know that I would be hooked from the beginning to the end, cast and scenery and direction were really good, I liked how the whole movie was filmed using 1 camera following the protagonisti didn't know how good this movie was and I didn't know that I would be hooked from the beginning to the end, cast and scenery and direction were really good, I liked how the whole movie was filmed using 1 camera following the protagonist along which added more into how horrifying the war is and thrilling journey.

i rarely rate movies 10 out of 10 but this war movie unlike many others has some uniqueness which again thanks to the direction and the places they chose to film, I highly recommend to give it try.… Expand
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10
Dam02Jun 5, 2021
A "MASTER PIECE".amazing, shocking,
exciting ... it's one of my favorite movies.
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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021
Playing like Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" where the film is simulated to be all done in one take, "1917" could have easily been more gritty and ambitious with its subject matter and film techniques, but it nonetheless delivers as a characterPlaying like Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" where the film is simulated to be all done in one take, "1917" could have easily been more gritty and ambitious with its subject matter and film techniques, but it nonetheless delivers as a character study with a solid grasp on the awful historic war.… Expand
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Romal_maithreeSep 8, 2021
This is an absolutely a greatest movie ever produced with beautiful pictures, beaitiful music and clever acting. We always see violence in war movies. But in this movie we can't see much violence and movie contains lots of drama with a warThis is an absolutely a greatest movie ever produced with beautiful pictures, beaitiful music and clever acting. We always see violence in war movies. But in this movie we can't see much violence and movie contains lots of drama with a war sorrounding. This is a very natural movie. The meatscore f This is absolutely a masterpiece of sam mendes. And the music direction is outstanding. Absolutely this is a magneficient creation. Top class movie ever. Outstanding work by the directors and producers.… Expand
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AgentLviJul 21, 2023
Great movie. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023
1917 is as much of a showcase for Roger Deakins as anything -- as if he needed it. This is very much deserving of its comparisons to Dunkirk, or even something like The Revenant or Gravity; a film to watch for its technical merits, historical1917 is as much of a showcase for Roger Deakins as anything -- as if he needed it. This is very much deserving of its comparisons to Dunkirk, or even something like The Revenant or Gravity; a film to watch for its technical merits, historical significance, and high stakes action more so than for any sort of strong emotional core or story thread.… Expand
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10
FunGaminghdApr 29, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Der Film ist sehr Spannend und die Story ist auch gut geschrieben. Die Schauspieler machen ihren Job auch Super. Dennoch hat der Film in der Mitte eine Kleine Phase wo er nicht so Spannend ist. Das gleicht aber der Rest aus… Expand
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MarlaIsBackJun 24, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very well directed by Sam Mendes, some scenes like the "poor wayfaring stranger" scene are very powerful.… Expand
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RekiazJan 17, 2023
Solo los efectos y fotografía me encantaron, lo demás es bueno, pero no memorable para mí.
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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022
The cinematography and lighting are absolutely amazing but the characters and writing are just okay.
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leandroo17Jan 30, 2023
fanstatic film,the best of its kind I ever watched,immersive camera plan,good characters and the environments are some of the strengths of this work of art
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saplignFeb 2, 2023
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Salvatore506Jul 28, 2023
Muy buena pelicula, te deja ver como era la vida en la primera guerra mundial muy recomendable, de lo mejorcito de prime video 9/10
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ObsessedMeatJun 6, 2023
This movie is OK. Many movies on World War I were made, and many are better than this, even if its enjoyable.
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zrsafarJun 22, 2023
I've never been so impressed by a film's cinematography ever in my life. Fantastic movie
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leraje9Sep 9, 2023
The fact that it was recorded in one take is already an achievement, excellent acting
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