1917 (2019)

Rating: 10/10 (9 February 2020)

While much has been said regarding 1917's achievements behind the camera, from its "one scene" structure to its astounding cinematography, I was pleased to find its technical feats in full service of its story. Director Sam Mendes' decision to limit the camera to "zero" cuts effectively forces audiences to remain with the films two young protagonists, no matter how bleak their journey becomes. 1917 is ultimately a triumph of cinematic storytelling; a sobering meditation on a generational loss of innocence and the true cost of war.