Cinematic War sure to draw awards

Rating: 8/10 (24 January 2020)

Mendes' directorial style shines in this fairly "paint by the Spielberg numbers" lean yet big film. It's quite literally a one at right line approach in filmmaking and storyline.
The score, pacing, and the nearly impeccable camera work drive this nearly non stop sequential film about a young pair of soldiers sent into enemy fronts to deliver a message to abort a major military move that the Germans have actually planned on.
If you like the pacing of Dunkirk, enjoy the cinematic camera lens of Malicks Thin Red Line and the simplistic premise of Spielbergs take, Saving Private Ryan, you'll find a lot here on all fronts.
War is violent, so theres the expected war time violence but nothing too exploitive.
Best Picture? I lean towards Parasite, as the premise of the script is fairly predictable as it is...not even sure spoilers are a thing in this film---but direction has to considered for Mendes for the scale alone and the "in the bunker" camera work. Sound and editing are spot on, which makes for a very enjoyable war film.
8/10