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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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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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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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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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azbaJul 16, 2023

Great movie. One of the rare war movies which does not glorify war, making it look like a cool fun adventure. Instead, it shows the destruction, the death all over the place, not only death of humans but also animals, even of the plants.
AlsoGreat movie. One of the rare war movies which does not glorify war, making it look like a cool fun adventure. Instead, it shows the destruction, the death all over the place, not only death of humans but also animals, even of the plants.
Also nice visuals. The only negative for me is that the plot is too predictable.… Expand

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DimocracyJul 6, 2023

I adore the cinematography in this movie, very talented, just a masterpiece!

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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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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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clem666Mar 18, 2023

Outstanding artwork. A poetic and intense story about friendship, family, death, boldness and abnegation in the context of war. The movie really shines in my opinion for its ability to give precise proportion of time to storytelling, silence,Outstanding artwork. A poetic and intense story about friendship, family, death, boldness and abnegation in the context of war. The movie really shines in my opinion for its ability to give precise proportion of time to storytelling, silence, roaring fear, moments of comradeship and plain jokes.
Terrific acting performances for both George MacKay (playing as Scholfield) and Dean-Charles Chapman (as Blake). Their interactions embellish their respective roles and manage to craft a touching bond.
Amazing work from Sam Mendes and his team for the shooting, the colours, the sound-design, the editing and the overall atmosphere. Thank you too, Thomas Newman, for this notable soundtrack. '1917' is not a film with many plots and sub-plots, in fact it doesn't tell much of anything, but it does take us into a very dark moment in the history of mankind in our modern and contemporary times. It's more a movie to live than to watch. The film clearly lacks a 'must-see' label.… Expand

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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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saplignFeb 2, 2023

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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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RekiazJan 17, 2023

Solo los efectos y fotografía me encantaron, lo demás es bueno, pero no memorable para mí.

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7

CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022

The cinematography and lighting are absolutely amazing but the characters and writing are just okay.

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glommanOct 20, 2022

Don't get me wrong the whole one-shot camera thing is an incredibly brilliant idea and delivers a really immersive experience, but this movie honestly doesn't have much else going on besides that. It follows the same images of WWI you'veDon't get me wrong the whole one-shot camera thing is an incredibly brilliant idea and delivers a really immersive experience, but this movie honestly doesn't have much else going on besides that. It follows the same images of WWI you've probably seen dozens of times, the characters, although walking through trauma, are mostly flat. The Germans are just plain evil henchmen getting mowed down or just plain insidious whenever the chance arises (as per usual).
I really don't see how this movie is supposed to be special, once you take the incredible camera work away, it becomes a desolate wasteland of caricatures.… Expand

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DexEngineerSep 26, 2022

I enjoyed the movie and would watch it again. Great time. Very believable scenery and concept. Visually amazing. If you would like to experience a good story, watch it.

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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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tarekaliJun 16, 2022

This movie is a love letter to old-school storytelling and cinematography in particular. From the opening shot to the final cut, there was only one single absolutely justified disruption in the viewpoint of the audience. End to end, thisThis movie is a love letter to old-school storytelling and cinematography in particular. From the opening shot to the final cut, there was only one single absolutely justified disruption in the viewpoint of the audience. End to end, this brutal mission was a singular journey through blasted hell scapes, lush meadows, dark caverns, and erupting fields of fire. It is truly a master class in filmmaking to seamlessly tell a story in a single cut. The mission itself is the point, where the will to live and save lives, to sacrifice for the greater good, can infect even the most nonchalant of protagonists. In turn, such sacrifice can lead to inner peace and resolution of old hurts. There are moments of utter terror where our heroes are running for their lives and complete peace where they take a moment to enjoy the miracle of life itself. But all in all, this is one unforgettable war story, told in a single sweeping vision.… Expand

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RobobobJun 6, 2022

I haven't been in awe of a movie in a long time. Everything in this film is top notch from the real life locations to the huge cast of extras, but what really sells it is that the entire movie is essentially one big long take. Every time II haven't been in awe of a movie in a long time. Everything in this film is top notch from the real life locations to the huge cast of extras, but what really sells it is that the entire movie is essentially one big long take. Every time I notice this movie on TV I'm enthralled and have to watch it to completion. It's just amazing how from the first minute you are watching every step in the journey of these men and it's fun to rewind in your mind and think back to which steps came before. A work of art.… Expand

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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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Hbrass23Mar 9, 2022

Movie is kinda boring outside of being artsy and it's hard to enjoy an artsy movie with really bad editing. There's multiple points where people are being shot at and the bullets are magically flying from the opposite direction

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aukalenderFeb 13, 2022

A looker. The movie is basically a one-shot (yes I know they disguise the cuts). It is very immersive. Saw this with my mother, who, like me, does not really have a massive thing for the war movie genre. But we were both gripped. The mostlyA looker. The movie is basically a one-shot (yes I know they disguise the cuts). It is very immersive. Saw this with my mother, who, like me, does not really have a massive thing for the war movie genre. But we were both gripped. The mostly unknown lead actors delivered greatly. Same for Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth and Richard Madden who jolted the movie with energy in the few scenes they were in. The story is pretty thin, but this is a movie and not a novel. It does not need a convoluted story and incredible dialogue to be compelling. Good acting, great shots, some dramatic music here and there and boom Bob's your uncle.… Expand

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10

michajsenJan 20, 2022

TikTok TikTok.

In the age of the cell phone, TikTok, meme & the quick & dirty convenience of it all, it's no wonder certain directors pine for the big screen. And if there's ever a movie made for that big screen, it's the cinematicTikTok TikTok.

In the age of the cell phone, TikTok, meme & the quick & dirty convenience of it all, it's no wonder certain directors pine for the big screen.

And if there's ever a movie made for that big screen, it's the cinematic masterpiece, 1917.

Between the direction of Sam Mendes as well as his writing along w Krysty Wilson-Cairns, the immensely massive cinematography from living legend Roger Deakins, to the tick tock of a ticking clock score by Thomas Newman & the burning heart of British Lance corporal William Schofield played by George MacKay; their collaboration created a singular unique film which slows the heart as it races into the next second & then melts to a chill all the while it's exploding.

There are a rare breed of film which fully submerge you into another world that once the closing credits roll & you walk out of the theatre in a daze, you're still there, in that other world.

1917 is that film.

And it's befitting to be the last great film released just before the pandemic & theatre shutdowns. If you missed it, purchasing the largest television you can afford is apt & necessary. After all, 1917 was made for IMAX, not iPhone. Run don't walk to view this instant classic, tick tock tick tock.… Expand

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SteyrausDec 16, 2021

Amazing, haunting film. The single shot 10 minute trek through No Man's Land is some of the best shot I've ever scene.

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WhySoSerious54Nov 24, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An unoriginal WW1 version of Saving Private Ryan. Like Force Awakens and Ghostbusters Afterlife you feel you've seen this before and better. The single shot technique makes the movie feel drawn out and boring. I felt like a few quick edits and a flashback or two similar to All Quite while using a new original story would have helped. I watched it a second time and couldn't finish due to the obvious set up sequences that attempt to shift tone and fails. Typically you're not thrilled when falls. This i was like thankfully this annoyance is gone.… Expand

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iCampoRamilNov 16, 2021

Un peliculón de inicio a final. Una manera de hacer cine sensacional, me encanta.

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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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Iamcritical86Aug 29, 2021

This picture was exceptionally well done all the way around. Excellent cinematography and overall a visual masterpiece! It's been a VERY long time since I've seen a film of this quality. 1917 will be a tough one to beat! I do believe we haveThis picture was exceptionally well done all the way around. Excellent cinematography and overall a visual masterpiece! It's been a VERY long time since I've seen a film of this quality. 1917 will be a tough one to beat! I do believe we have a classic on our hands here!!… Expand

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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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EmmalynnJun 23, 2021

Outstanding story, a story you could hear from one of your relatives and such a sad truth about the time and the horrific times of world war 1. Best cinematography I’ve seen in awhile, and amazing performances by whole cast.

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Dam02Jun 5, 2021

A "MASTER PIECE".amazing, shocking,
exciting ... it's one of my favorite movies.

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jovincenMay 2, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful movie focuses on amazing scenery and themes and characters. Supporting characters were well written and great. The main characters.... and are horribly flawed and a massive let down.

I really wanted to enjoy the movie but found the 2 main characters totally ruined the movie for me. I found their story ark, decision making and follow through very frustrating... First 30 minutes was the best part of the movie.… Expand

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superbatApr 29, 2021

1917 is, in some ways, a mixed bag. From a visual standpoint, the film is a masterpiece. The one-shot technique is executed well. The action scenes are harrowing. The settings in the battlefields are vivid. The film excels at capturing the1917 is, in some ways, a mixed bag. From a visual standpoint, the film is a masterpiece. The one-shot technique is executed well. The action scenes are harrowing. The settings in the battlefields are vivid. The film excels at capturing the brutal and dreadful nature of war. main drawback to this movie is that it focuses on the technical aspects at the expense of a good storyline. The film invests little time in its characters and their backgrounds, as a result of the focus being on the protagonists quest to accomplish their mission. Without that connection to the characters, remaining engaged was difficult. 1917's visuals and technical aspects made it a good war film. However, it falls short of greatness due to a lack of a compelling storyline… Expand

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ChrisPaniaguaApr 20, 2021

Although it might seem like just another war plot, the "uncut" sequential shot is the originality of this film.

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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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Phix105Apr 7, 2021

Cinematography was horrible. I felt like they were going to run the camera up the butt of the actors any minute, plus it was shake, and make me dizzy. The story was boring. I don't know why it was rated so high. To each their own. I made itCinematography was horrible. I felt like they were going to run the camera up the butt of the actors any minute, plus it was shake, and make me dizzy. The story was boring. I don't know why it was rated so high. To each their own. I made it to the sniper, and turned it off.… Expand

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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eva3si0nJan 4, 2021

1917 great military drama. There is no pseudogeroity and a lot of patriotic speeches. The story is simple and quite real. And while as in Dunkirk the true enemy is not very often shown, the film keeps in tension throughout time. Yeah,1917 great military drama. There is no pseudogeroity and a lot of patriotic speeches. The story is simple and quite real. And while as in Dunkirk the true enemy is not very often shown, the film keeps in tension throughout time. Yeah, operator 's work, it 's better than what 's in the movie. Made just fine, one of the best films of 2019.… Expand

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kittykoo6447Dec 27, 2020

Well written and acted, understated emotional impact, great suspense leading to its climax

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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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vitortfvDec 16, 2020

The story itself does not bring many surprises and the fact that it continues to be shot in sequence, perhaps has attracted the attention of many. In addition, beautiful photography.

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HihihahahohoDec 15, 2020

Dumb critics. This movie MUST have at least 90 point combined. Watching 1917 is something truly special. Just a piece of art

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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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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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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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ILikeToBreatheNov 7, 2020

Loved it. A touching story and relatively accurate historically, though I think they could have done more with the 'one continuous shot' idea.

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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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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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mbeckfordOct 17, 2020

An epic visual masterpiece of the often ignored (at least in this generation) horror of World War I.

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GazMoviesOct 16, 2020

Was pretty slow and boring for the most part. I didn't really care for this considering all the hype it got. There a lot of massive name actors in this that only play a small part in the movie. It's one of those films for me that I don'tWas pretty slow and boring for the most part. I didn't really care for this considering all the hype it got. There a lot of massive name actors in this that only play a small part in the movie. It's one of those films for me that I don't think I will be bothering to watch again.… Expand

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SimonsRantsSep 16, 2020

Compelling visuals and masterful technical filmmaking from cinematography to editing to sound mixing - all fantastic (although, some of the "invisible cuts" were blatantly obvious)
The fact that it's based on Sam Mendes' grandfathers memoirsCompelling visuals and masterful technical filmmaking from cinematography to editing to sound mixing - all fantastic (although, some of the "invisible cuts" were blatantly obvious)
The fact that it's based on Sam Mendes' grandfathers memoirs also makes it all the more compelling. But it has many drawbacks not the least of which is that the single cut style never stops feeling like a gimmick in this film - unlike in Birdman where you're absorbed into the story - so the film itself never stops quite feeling like a gimmick either.
It also suffers from a lack of having much to say as the plot is a rather basic A B C plot with no surprises or messages to make you think in the least. Just a standard story with nothing new or original to say. Now, it tells that story well but it's not particularly compelling in any way if you've seen other more masterful war movies. To call 1917 a war film may not be entirely fair or accurate either as it feels much more akin to a thriller. But even then, it's not quite thrilling enough to be a thriller so perhaps just a war drama?
It's a masterfully made film with very few technical flaws but with many, many storytelling flaws. Far from a bad film, but still almost just as far from being great - definitely good though, just unfortunately not much more than good.… Expand

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LivingTribunalSep 10, 2020

There isn’t any unnecessary shot in this…, no I’ll have to say this is a perfect masterpiece without having any unnecessary 1/1000 shot.

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First of all, Roger Deakins has accomplished absolutely transcendent work using the one-take technique. But I often see that not many people recognize the movie’s well-organized plot. Schofield is a soldier who doesn’t have any certain direction of life just like many other soldiers. He's just tired of long-lasting war. I think his journey can also be considered as a journey of asking. He has to ask people to get to Colonel MacKenzie because the map is useless for him. The plot is very well designed in a symmetrical way. In the end, he runs along the trench line, not toward the enemy, and finally finds out that his way should be home.

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-"I'm only going over Jordan, I'm only going over home"
- When Blake died two soldiers appear to Schofield. One was short and little fat, and the other was tall and skinny just like Blake and Schofield. This scene shows that this film is really about ordinary soldiers.
-Unlike World War II, World War 1 didn't have any specific bad guy like Hitler, it was just a difference of ideology. This is why 1917 is different from all other war movies.… Expand

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NiroutleyAug 17, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest this movie is my favorite movie of all time.

I'd only suggest this if you're interested in this movie if you don't enjoy 1917 I can respect that.

This movie is 10 times better than my second favorite movie and I'd only suggest good movies and videogames to people when there interested.

in my opinion, it was worthed my money watching it a few months after launch and rented this movie once.… Expand

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Marlock101Jul 31, 2020

This movie is a near-perfect representation of the gritty and dark reality of World War 1. This perfectly encapsulated the scale and gravity of the war. The protagonist is likable, and the characters are portrayed well (in terms of WW1This movie is a near-perfect representation of the gritty and dark reality of World War 1. This perfectly encapsulated the scale and gravity of the war. The protagonist is likable, and the characters are portrayed well (in terms of WW1 soldiers). Overall very emotional, well made, very impressive on a cinematographical level, and amazingly believable and immersive.… Expand

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KevinChau5Jul 28, 2020

One of the Greatest War Films I've ever seen! Best War Film of All-Time since Lone Survivor, Sam Mendes did an awesome job Directing this film, Heavy Praise for the Cast, Action Sequences! Must see film! 10/10!

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DirodiJul 22, 2020

Una historia simple, que sabe que su punto fuerte es el apartado técnico. No decepciona.

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lager96Jul 15, 2020

1917 hit all the right notes that it needed to make me love it. The first time watching this movie in the theater was a great experience and I went back a week later to watch it again! The movie builds to a climax and then continues and1917 hit all the right notes that it needed to make me love it. The first time watching this movie in the theater was a great experience and I went back a week later to watch it again! The movie builds to a climax and then continues and repeats. The one take feel adds so much to the story and makes you truly feel like you're with the characters. The final 20min is so good and gives me chills every time I watch it. Everything about this movie is great and is my favorite film of 2019.… Expand

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MistergrandeJul 10, 2020

Never forgotten film...! Good story and good action i ever seen.bless god....

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mcblancaflorJul 8, 2020

1917 reminds us that film is and will always be an art form. A very simple yet compelling story told in a manner where audience were immersed in a wide open field yet a very claustrophobic feel. The pre-production prep should’ve been so1917 reminds us that film is and will always be an art form. A very simple yet compelling story told in a manner where audience were immersed in a wide open field yet a very claustrophobic feel. The pre-production prep should’ve been so grueling. The blocking was phenomenal. The timing of the shots to make sure the sun is covered by the clouds requires a lot of dedication.

Personally, my favorite part of the film is the deserted city inhabited by the Germans. Deakins is really a master of light. The timing of the flares just to make sure they film the shadows waving through George Mackay is perfect. There is nothing like it. There is nothing like 1917 and we, as viewers, are blessed to have it.… Expand

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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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DouglasspompeuJun 10, 2020

1917 goes beyond its great achievement in cinema technique. It is poetic and will delivery a beautiful and deep message for those who care about life.

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CoreGamer1408Jun 2, 2020

The reluctant heroes journey is a timeless tale that never fails to inspire if done well. 1917 did a pretty good job of that narratively. I was not impressed by the early to mid part of the films cinematography. It looked kind of a low budgetThe reluctant heroes journey is a timeless tale that never fails to inspire if done well. 1917 did a pretty good job of that narratively. I was not impressed by the early to mid part of the films cinematography. It looked kind of a low budget small screen production value.The gimmick of trying to present the film as one flowing shot from start to finish didn't really work. It was really easy to spot where the movie was cut up and sewn back together. The film picked up for me after half way. With some really nice cinematography in mid to late action sections. I ended up really rooting for this down to earth guy trying to do his best in the most desperate of times.… Expand

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ViccoMay 31, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing movie.
Touching story.
My favorite part is when he meets the french lady and gives her milk for the baby.
I also think they should have done the waterfall part different more realistic.… Expand

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naufri27May 24, 2020

Secuencias imponentes y una gran interpretación de su actor principal para narrarnos la misión de un soldado anónimo, pasando por diferentes escenarios del frente.
Se echa en falta algo más de crítica social sobre lo que significó la GranSecuencias imponentes y una gran interpretación de su actor principal para narrarnos la misión de un soldado anónimo, pasando por diferentes escenarios del frente.
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BroyaxMay 16, 2020

C'est l'un des films de guerre les plus reposants qu'on puisse voir, voire même un peu soporifique... mais un peu seulement ! je ne voudrais pas entendre ou sous-entendre qu'il s'agit d'un film chiant à dormir debout, non pas, que nenni...C'est l'un des films de guerre les plus reposants qu'on puisse voir, voire même un peu soporifique... mais un peu seulement ! je ne voudrais pas entendre ou sous-entendre qu'il s'agit d'un film chiant à dormir debout, non pas, que nenni... (malgré tout de même quelques lenteurs inquiétantes) ! mais sa réalisation et son approche font que l'on survole tout cela de plus ou moins haut, détaché, ce qui conduit je présume à l'effet inverse de celui qui était recherché : loin d'être immersif, "1917" reste impersonnel et déconnecté des évènements...

Comment est-ce possible lorsqu'il s'agit pourtant ici de l'une des guerres les plus sales, dégueulasses, meurtrières du XXème siècle ? eh bien, tout simplement à casue de ce long, très long plan-séquence de presque deux heures ! on a des films qui sont surdécoupés et montés comme des merdes, genre clip MTV kikoolol ou sale publicité pour je ne sais quel sous-produit de mon cul (emballé dans du papier-cadeau, s'il-vous-plaît) et ici, c'est tout l'excès inverse...

On suit comme un hydroglisseur ou comme sur un tapis volant ces deux gars qui traversent la dévastation de la guerre totale : caméra souple et fluide, cadrage impeccable, travellings parfaits... mais pendant deux plombes ? on finit par se lasser et pourtant, c'est vraiment reposant... et un peu soporifique... à force. Mais quel beau défi technologique en tout cas, c'est assez sidérant à voir cette fluidité de tous les instants !...

Hélas, la forme a fait oublier le fond, le propos et l'écriture elle-même... comme je le disais au début, on en ressort détaché et peu ou pas concerné... sauf peut-être à la toute fin, seul moment du film où l'on se sent connecté à ce monde (horrible !). Par ailleurs, on s'étonne de trouver ici un tel manichéisme, voire carrément une diabolisation, une stigmatisation des Allemands à chaque plan, chaque séquence... c'est réducteur et regrettable. C'est avec cet "état d'esprit" que la Seconde a vu le jour...

Du coup, ça fait encore un peu plus baisser la note... car après tout, que reste-t-il à ce film à part son reposant plan-séquence exceptionnellement long ? pas grand-chose...… Expand

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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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kirkenderMay 10, 2020

World War One movies are so hot right now. This one is fine. The whole "continuous shot" gimmick mostly works and is technically impressive, however what is super grounded realism for the first half, becomes wildly outrageous for the secondWorld War One movies are so hot right now. This one is fine. The whole "continuous shot" gimmick mostly works and is technically impressive, however what is super grounded realism for the first half, becomes wildly outrageous for the second half and feels like a damned John Wick movie. Also for a film "depicting the horrors" of World War One, this is super sterile; which I understand, because it's not a gore filled horror movie, but the film loses it's footing in trying to be realistic and not wanting to be realistic enough to scare people. The first third and the last scene are amazing and totally worth the watch, toss the rest.… Expand

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WhitepopeMay 1, 2020

So WW1 biggest war of history....
no action... in the biggest war of history No politics as every army had mutinies in WW1. People were slaughtered by millions for kings and generals. The WW1 ended with russian and german revolution. ThisSo WW1 biggest war of history....
no action... in the biggest war of history No politics as every army had mutinies in WW1. People were slaughtered by millions for kings and generals. The WW1 ended with russian and german revolution. This movie has nothing of WW1. Lost 2 hours of my life.

They should have used this movie for indiana jones instead of aliens. THis is isn't a war movie ... or a movie . It's a spam… Expand

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IAmaMovieGeekApr 29, 2020

Epic war movie with fantastic screenplay and visuals. Please see this film! It deserved it's Oscar award. 9/10

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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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SebkApr 23, 2020

1917 is a movie with an excellent visual representation and a good but predictable story from one specific point of the film. Besides, the movie some absurds moments that makes you feel out of the atmosphere. However, the movie has strong1917 is a movie with an excellent visual representation and a good but predictable story from one specific point of the film. Besides, the movie some absurds moments that makes you feel out of the atmosphere. However, the movie has strong points in relation to the very good performance of the actors, the use of sequence shot, and the visual representation that involves you in this good and warlike film.

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eagleeyevikingApr 21, 2020

While the screenplay can feel mawkish, "1917" is still a technically masterful, immersive, and impeccably shot WW1 drama.

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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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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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premium_sauceApr 14, 2020

It’s a shame I was really looking forward to watching this movie. Extremely strong start, great first 40min and then it all went downhill.. the pilot scene for example, why would the German stab Schofield’s friend? Already outnumbered, BritsIt’s a shame I was really looking forward to watching this movie. Extremely strong start, great first 40min and then it all went downhill.. the pilot scene for example, why would the German stab Schofield’s friend? Already outnumbered, Brits showed empathy yet any human being wouldn’t be stupid enough to commit an act that gets you killed but rather opt to get captured. Écoust city plot sealed it off for me, how can the Germans miss so many shots, run behind a guy without even bothering aiming… Expand

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samstylleApr 7, 2020

This movie is one of the most tense and exciting movies I've seen in years. Amazing cinematography and overall amazing experience of a movie.
The best movie ever. Very touching. Deserved the Oscar of direction.
I THOROUGHLY RECOMMEND

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Iann22Apr 5, 2020

Please not another WW2 drama! But while watching this movie I was glued to my seat. Main characters are interesting, relatable and captivating. Was really a pleasant surprise.

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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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gracjanskiMar 29, 2020

Wow, what a movie. I am still excited. After 5 minutes you get the feeling, that this movie is special, because it is a long shot and clever done, where you see more and more of the dugout. After 10 minutes I was asking myself, if they areWow, what a movie. I am still excited. After 5 minutes you get the feeling, that this movie is special, because it is a long shot and clever done, where you see more and more of the dugout. After 10 minutes I was asking myself, if they are crazy, there is still no edit, and still the first shot. When do they end it? After more minutes I was looking where did they hid the edits. But this is not the only genius thing in the movie. The cameraman made a perfect job and shows you only the things, you shall see to get a certain feeling and the moods in the pictures are changing slowly...but still on one shot. Perfect. In addition you are all the time close to the protagonists. What a organisation to do it with so few shots.
And of course the actors. It is so demanding to avoid mistakes for so long and act for so long.
Ok, but there are some few things I didnt like: There were some unrealistic scenes, not only, that the germans could shoot well, but also their behaviour was not realistic.… 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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Diesel6401Mar 26, 2020

Excellent! Beautifully shot.
Great story. Fantastic score, although I would have had Ed Sheeran camo for Wayfaring Stranger - his version years ago was fantastic. For a fan of war films - must see!

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JP32Mar 25, 2020

To discuss this movie based on its cinematography alone, ignores how stunning the rest of the movie is, and the way every element works together. Forget the "gimmick" talk. 1917 is simply a brilliant, harrowing war film.

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vusal_iskandarMar 24, 2020

A deadly drama. Breathtaking war film. I dont know who was the director, but they depicted 1st world war very well. There were 2-3second moments in the film which it can take you to think about it for 3-4hours, there were 2-3 seconds momentsA deadly drama. Breathtaking war film. I dont know who was the director, but they depicted 1st world war very well. There were 2-3second moments in the film which it can take you to think about it for 3-4hours, there were 2-3 seconds moments in the film that you can dive into it and stay here for 3-4 hours.. Yeah really deserved to take time and watch it !!… Expand

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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The shot of Schofield running at the end of the film will become one of cinemas most iconic shots. Mark my words.… Expand

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TwiTuMar 18, 2020

The main actors are good and believable, except for a few situations that werent authentic, like soldiers in WW1 would have reacted.
And thats the only good thing about this movie.
The rest reminded me of the plot of bad video games (incl.The main actors are good and believable, except for a few situations that werent authentic, like soldiers in WW1 would have reacted.
And thats the only good thing about this movie.
The rest reminded me of the plot of bad video games (incl. massive plot holes, like one area being extremely muddy and wet and then they only move a few hundred meters further on and its suddenly dry as a desert with dust blowing up, etc.).
The action scenes were basically exactly like a video game where the main guy doesnt get hit at all (or if he does, he doesnt care much, because he just gets a healthkit) and his enemies dont know how to use a rifle or how to stop a human at all.
Especially the scenes in Écoust are extremely unrealistic, and literally reminded me of a certain video game. And the sniper scene was so bad that that German sniper should have shot that guy 20 times. Especially at the last shot, where he knew EXACTLY where the guy was gonna pop up again.
Also the main guy going out without seeking cover in a flare-lit town where everyone can see him was face palm inducing. Again he wasnt hit at all.

Also there are many reports that made all the reactions in this movie look weird: Soldiers actually were very often reluctant to shoot or otherwise kill people. Especially in situations where they didnt have peer pressure or pressure from an officer (and thats why military training was massively altered after WW1, to make people more willing to shoot other people), which happen often in this movie. But even then they wouldnt try to kill people. Does the movie try to explain the bad shots with this? If so, that would be stupid, because especially in the scene where he is caught alone by a lone soldier, they wouldnt have fired at him at all, since he didnt even make an effort to shoot at them either. Him shooting first, trying to get cover and shooting back, instead of hoping that these guys were utter bad shots, would have made sense, since hes on such an important mission. But he didnt. The funny thing is, the drunk guy was the one that placed his shot as close to him as the sniper did, while all others couldnt hit a barn door from point blank.

Then theres the scene with the airplane crash that simply was stupid. Why would the pilot act that way? It made no sense whatsoever. Pilots on both sides were actually one of the most honorable people back then. They had mutual "fair play" rules that would be impossible nowadays or even in WW2. Totally unbelievable.

All in all the movie felt a lot like Fury. Fury also had many of these unrealistic situations that simply could not be true, which made it seem like a propaganda film right out of that time.
Same with this movie.
But they obviously made a huge effort to find out if there were really many racial minorities serving in Europe in the British Army. Should have put that effort into other research, too. For example the accuracy of German rifles and the differences in training of German and British soldiers.… Expand

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keanureveesMar 16, 2020

As someone who isn't big on war movies, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this, and now, after I've seen it I'm still not too sure. There's a lot to like. Visually it's stunning, with the directing and cinematography (the Écoust scenes were myAs someone who isn't big on war movies, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this, and now, after I've seen it I'm still not too sure. There's a lot to like. Visually it's stunning, with the directing and cinematography (the Écoust scenes were my favourite part of the film); I also really liked the brotherhood between the soldiers that drove the story. The story as a whole, however, felt a bit flat to me and I feel like the ending was missing...something. Again, mixed emotions, but, without a doubt, worth the trip to the cinema.… Expand

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KuggzMar 15, 2020

The first 30 mins is one story and one that might turn people off but the movie takes off and becomes a classic. Fans of The Revenant and Apocalypse Now should see this immediately.

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ahmettvanMar 12, 2020

A regular movie that has the same strengths and weaknesses but I recommend watching the movie.

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lukelewisMar 11, 2020

Very boring. Do not waste your time/money. I wanted to scream this movie sucks about half way through.

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VickimageMar 7, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1917 is a gimmicky disappointment. The one-continuous-take conceit doesn’t work because the film ends up looking like a Call of Duty video game. You never feel any real connection with the two central characters on their dangerous mission. The other issue is that having different set pieces every 20 minutes or so - in which characters are in inevitable peril - feels contrived and undermines the film’s supposed authenticity. A stunt involving a plane has been pinched straight from Hitchcock’s North By Northwest. The first 15 minutes - in which the characters go through no man’s land - is the best in the picture. After that it is downhill.… Expand

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hnestlyontheslyMar 2, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1917 was designed to make you feel really, really sad and hate rats more than you already did, but the fact that it has received so much critical love I think requires us to think more deeply about whether or not it understands contemporary cultural anxieties relative to the other films we have had on offer this year. We're doing a full review with spoilers. Sam Mendes's take on the war film genre isn't especially novel, but some of his approach shows that an update was a long time coming. 1917 fits nicely into the zeitgeist of nihilistic skepticism. It is a war film that for the most part does away with any heroic shoot-em-up scenes. After our first protagonist, played by the fabulous best-friend Dean-Charles Chapman from Blinded by the Light, dies in a particularly grisly way, stabbed in the belly by a German pilot as he tends to the pilot's burns--this death reduced Wife to tears for the next two hours--she said to me, "I don't want to watch anymore," and when I asked her if she wanted to leave, she said, "No"--talk about complicated feelings about a movie--the focus shifts to our new main guy played by George MacKay. MacKay spends most of the rest of the film running ignobly as fast as his feet will carry him through the rubble of bombed out cities, scurrying past patrols with stormtrooper-like aim, even pushing his way past his his own men after his arrives late-but-not-too-late to the first wave of soldiers being sent off to certain doom. Lance Corporal Schofield (MacKay) is set up originally as the grisled vet who's seen worse days at the beginning of the film. LC Blake moons over Schofield's participation in a storied past battle and cannot seem to understand how and why Schofield might have lost his medal from those days. Schofield seems like he is destined to die in order to create stakes for the growth of our young idealist who needs to grow up in the 48 hours it'll take for him to reach the new front and save his brother, but instead, the film inverts our expectations by gutting the innocent younger brother character before the mission has really even begun. Even Schofield's finest hour, his shoot-out with the sniper after receiving way, way too much advice from a very chatty Mark Strong, is bookended by a bit of a slapstick moment from the trailer where he's knocked back down the stairs as he comes upon the injured German. The glamor of his kill is undercut by the way that his fall disrupts the continuity of the take and possibly dooms the mission, as an inexplicable amount of time has passed while he's been out. The objective presentation of corpses in 1917 is an accomplishment. They are not used as spectacle or in order to evoke moral outrage, rather, they serve to strengthen a sense of disconnect between soldiers and their humanity. Blake stares as curiously at the carcass of a dead horse just before No Man's Land as Schofield does when he's making his way through muck and accidentally shoves his arm chest deep into a human corpse. Schofield's sudden dip into the river would have been a pretty standard juxtaposition of the madness of battle with the peace of nature, cherry blossoms coating the surface of a calm stream leading into a lake. It would have recalled Blake's powerful pronouncement about the cherry trees cut down at the farm in his final scene: when the fruit rots and the seeds sprout, there'll be more trees than ever here. But that added twist of the knife, having Schofield tearfully clamber over floating corpses to get his footing is really what ties the two experiences together: not only is the river a means of connecting us with Schofield's memory of his friend or a haven from the chaos, but it is also littered with dozens of indiscernible bodies of young men from both sides, blocking the "sieve" from his bedtime story to the child in town. Only now, the sieve is not a ship unready for sea, a symbol for the hopelessness and cruelty of powers beyond these young men's control, but the men themselves are the sieve. Generally, I'm pleased with the direction, the cinematography, the action, and the pacing, but I don't see what is so innovative about this form of storytelling or even its cultural significance relative to some of the other films made this year. It's a film made up of an almost entirely white cast, bankable English stars whose cameos are either awkwardly long or puzzlingly short, and its only female character's actions are basically 1) act frightened, 2) care for stranger's baby, 3) thank soldier for milk, 4) unsuccessfully ask him to stay in her hovel. I want to resist making comparisons to Dunkirk, because I don't want to inadvertantly compliment Dunkirk by placing it next to another film on the same level of slightly disappointing, but what I will say is that the structural complexity of Dunkirk enabled it to tell a much less conventional story. 1917 is a little bit trapped by its own cinematic limitations. Much more review on the site.… Expand

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KamamuraFeb 29, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alice in Wonderland, this time in WW1 settings. Wrap three layers of plot armor around your body and stumble with your invulnerable main protagonist through drunken-like series of seductive, yet hard-to-believe but Oscar-ready imagery where most characters are just paper-thin cut-outs of this artificially dramatized Betlem of strangely sanitary war horrors, finished with liberal helpings of ham-fisted symbolism. Sakura blossoms falling into the river signifying the vanity of human efforts and hopes? Check, got those! Maria with innocent child, saved by a field flask of milk randomly filled from a fly-infested burnt farm? Check! Although the Sam/Frodo dynamics dies early with the demise of Sam who learns the hard way about the risks of saving big Germans from crashed planes, Frodo is not alone on his quest for Mordor - others went "the other way around the barn", and strangely get way ahead of him, to hand him a helping hand, a helpful truck ride and useful info as needed, so that next computer-generated marvel can seamlessly pick up the drama where the last moment left off. From miles and miles of barren farmland to immediately adjacent ruins filled with devious snipers, to ruined houses filled with desperate survivors to lush forest full of troops getting ready for that last push, not bothering even to post simple sentries. Run parallel to charging troops through the frontline, through both friendly and enemy fire, because what the heck, we are the camera wrapped up in plot armor. Be there just in time to save private Ryan to finally rest against the Silver Tree of Lothlorien. So much drama and pretty choreography (at the expense of believable story, historical accuracy and well, common sense). What, no Oscar? Blimey, mate, maybe next time, eh?… Expand

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