Compelling

Rating: 9/10 (7 February 2020)

I'm not one who enjoys war films. I often find them boring and action-less. So to say I was apprehensive to see 1917 in the cinema was an understatement.
Faultless.
Mesmerising.
Compelling.
Emotional.
Just some of the superlatives I could use to describe this film. It deserves every award it has been nominated for, especially those it has already won. The combination of Mendes' direction and Deakins' cinematography make for medium rare excellence. It was cooked just right.
The attention to detail and effort it must have took to make this film flow as one continuous shot deserves the Oscar for Best Film alone. I couldn't recommend this piece higher. I'd recommend you see it in IMAX!