1-star reviews are infuriating!

Rating: 10/10 (27 January 2020)

I saw this movie fully anticipating it to be a spectacle, not knowing much of the story. In conclusion, I can say, this is exactly the mindset to have. Yes, the plot may not have been majorly intricate. But this movie is perfect for what it was. It was a beautiful and absolutely heartbreaking yet simple story, told through the brilliant eyes of Sam Mendes.
This movie was the first that I have seen in a very long time that left me staring at the screen with chills. There were moments where I thought to myself how fantastic it was to be able to see such a visually stunning marvel of a movie in theaters. The acting, the music, the emotion, the direction, and the overall visual poetry of this movie were astounding.
If you want to get caught up in a tale full of plot-twists and character backstory, then no, it might not be the movie for you. But, honestly, that's not at all what I'm expecting out of a WW1 movie.
If you want something that will both break your heart and fill it, something that is so visually enthralling that you won't be able to take your eyes off of the screen, and something that spotlights some of the best acting of the generation, then 1917 is absolutely the movie for you.