Should have won Best Picture Oscar!

Rating: 10/10 (15 February 2020)

My husband and I saw this movie today. It was our Valentine's Day date. He chose it and I was willing to go but not necessarily excited. Now, "My feelings are quite the opposite." This is the best movie I have seen in the last year. Not only should it have won the best picture Oscar, but Sam Mendes should have won for best director.
The complexity of this film - the work they did - it was more like a stage production than a movie. I'm in awe of the long takes and the actors being so constantly in close-up mode.
The movie did not feel long. The real-time feeling had me constantly on the edge of my seat, never once thinking "how much longer" or "I need to go to the bathroom." We were experiencing the movie just as the real characters were.
I really can't wait to see this again. There is so much that I feel like I missed. Of course the cinematography was out of this world. But, also the script was excellent. There is so much to notice and uncover in the dialogue and characterization.
I feel certain we will purchase this film for our collection.