A Good War Movie

Rating: 7/10 (10 February 2020)

In April, 1917, Lance Corporals Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and Schofield (George MacKay) are assigned to cross a no man's land and a German line to deliver a message from General Erinmore (Colin Firth) to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch) calling off an attack to the German front. The military intelligence had concluded that the Germans have prepared a mortal trap that will kill one thousand and six hundred soldiers including Blake's big brother Lieutenant Joseph Blake (Richard Madden). Will they succeed in their journey?
"1917" is a good war movie but overrated with the nomination to the Oscar. The masterpiece "Paths of Glory" is also based on a World War I drama and is better and better, but was not nominated to the Oscar. "Joyeux NoÃ«l" that is also better than "1917" at least was nominated to the Oscar. "1917" has good direction, performances, sets and special effects and is also worthwhile watching. But not with the expectation of an Oscar nominated film. My vote is seven.
Title (Brazil): "1917"