A masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (23 January 2020)

A masterpiece. Sam Mendes's finest film since American Beauty, and an unexpected achievement. Brilliant performances by the two otherwise unknown lead actors and tasteful casting choices on the smaller cameo type of roles. Astonishing effects and visual accomplishment. If this wins any Oscars, it deserves them all.
Everyone is already saying it, but the most groundbreaking and impressive part is how the entire film appears to be one non-stop shot. Though the director admittedly used editing tricks to achieve this, it makes no difference as the viewing experience is greatly enhanced by this filmmaking choice. The entire film really does feel like a gripping rollercoaster with only very brief periods of coasting, or rest. It's an electric film-viewing experience that stands on it's own in the entire history of film, and it's one that everyone should take.