"Down to Gehenna or up to the Throne, He travels the fastest who travels alone."

Rating: 10/10 (2 February 2020)

A number of times while watching this film (on IMAX 2D) I wondered to myself "Wow. How did they do that?" I did not dwell on those moments though, because the film has an insistent pace and is totally immersive.
That immersion is due to some of the greatest cinematography and camerawork ever seen on film. Like an unflinching witness, the camera takes the viewer on the odyssey of its two protagonists. It is a seamless technical performance.
Director Sam Mendes had a brave vision for this film, inspired by the war stories of his grandfather. He provides a visceral journey through hellish landscapes and labyrinthine obstacles. For me, this is one of the best films of all time.