Roger Deakins is a god.

Rating: 8/10 (18 January 2020)

I went into this movie wondering why we possibly needed another war film. It is a fair question, especially since this movie does not really bother with deeper philosophical examinations of war, and the story is a bit cliche at points. But Mendes and Deakins accomplished something truly different - I felt like I was in the trenches with the characters, and the journey was absolutely riveting. From the very first moment, the story grabbed me and barely let me breathe. I walked out ready for a drink and a nap. I also have zero idea how they made this movie (the camera shots defied all laws of physics). That said, I am glad they did.