Best WW1 movie I've seen in a LONG time!

Rating: 9/10 (1 March 2020)

Personally, I've always wanted a First world war movie with a budget of more than a indie project, and 1917 fulfilled this role, and more.
Spoiler Alert! You've been warned!
1. The Plot: It's simple. Two soldiers are tasked with delivering an urgent message or 1600 men (Along with one of the twos's brother) will fall into a german trap and die. The way it goes about this is what stunned me. One second your telling a funny story, the next your holding your dead friend. It never bogs down, even in the slower parts, and keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. One minor problem I have, is that they could develop the characters a little more, but that doesn't matter much.
2. The cinematography: It is amazing, like everyone else says. The 'one continuous shot" thing actually works, and I could only count one time where they made a cut. There were also scenes that genuinely took my breath away. The Town being lit up by flares (for example) is easily the best cinematography I've ever seen, and one of the best scenes of the entire decade.
Conclusion: One of the best movies of the year, and sure contender for best picture 1917 is an incredible, gritty joy ride but is ever so slightly bogged down by less character development.
9.6/10