Do yourself a favor. See it in cinemas now.

Rating: 10/10 (30 January 2020)

The first thing that made interested in 1917 was the one-shot cinematography. It got me interested in seeing how exactly can such a film be made. As I watched it yesterday in cinemas, I thought it was a riveting experience. 1917 is an outstanding war/action drama film that pulls you into its tension-filled, action-packed and emotionally captivating atmosphere. It succeeds more on the technical front, to be honest, but it also succeeds in terms of story, performances and overall execution.
1917 is more of an action-adventure film set during the World War I. There's plenty of action, and it's accompanied by some really quiet moments that elevate the tension when the action suddenly explodes. Physical stunts, gunfights, explosions and chases: it has got it all, and in a perfectly balanced manner. It also doesn't get loud due to minimal usage of background music: another reason why the film starts feeling more intimate with the viewer. The score, wherever present, is indeed electrifying, especially during the final action scene.
George Mackay and Dean-Charles Chapman are what completes this film. Unlike many war movies where entire armies are the focus of the tale, this one has only got two young men, and that works for it big time. Kudos to Sam Mendes for delivering a spellbinding race-against-time action drama that succeeds in conveying the horrors of war and often, a strong tale of a realistic friendship.
1917 needs to be experienced in the highest quality available, and the best way to do so is by watching it at cinemas. It's a film that definitely deserves to win big at the Oscars: something that seems fairly possible given how great this film is. And just one thought: looking at the poster which has 19 and 17 written in separate lines, does it tell something about the two protagonists? Like one is aged 19 and the other is 17? Well, who knows better than the makers themselves?