Immersive and Emotional

Rating: 9/10 (18 January 2020)

For the first five minutes the intimate camera was slightly discombobulating and I felt uncomfortable.
And then I felt like I was walking by their sides and slightly after that I started crying and didn't really stop until the end of the credits
The fact that my stone hearted partner was also sobbing is a testament to the overwhelming emotional punch of 1917.
A minimalist script and storyline combine with completely immersive cinematography and soundtrack to create a film you will not easily forget.
The detail and love in this film is apparent - It minimises the use of CGI, uses actors who have faces out of old old photos and you can almost hear Grandpa Mendez telling his stories.
Thank you Sam Mendes