A technical marvel!

Rating: 10/10 (20 January 2020)

1917 tells the story of Lance Corporal Schofield(George MacKay) & Lance Corporal Blake(Dean-Charles Chapman). Schofield & Blake are tasked with a very important & difficult mission. They have to deliver a message in hostile territory, that will save the lives of 1,600 soldiers, from walking into an extremely dangerous trap.
1917 is a mind-blowing film. Director Sam Mendes has given us a pulse-pounding, edge of the seat, action-packed & emotional thrill ride, that is unlike any war movie I've watched before. All the war set pieces are jaw-dropping. What is even more impressive is, the whole film is made to look like a single take, from Schofield & Blake's perspective. Kudos to cinematographer Roger Deakins. George MacKay is spectacular as Lance Corporal Schofield. Dean-Charles Chapman is outstanding as Lance Corporal Blake. The cameos from all the legendary British thespians, are unforgettable. 1917 is a must watch. It deserves Best Film at this year's Oscars & a host of other accolades, that it has already received & will receive.