"1917" is a cinematic achievement.

Rating: 9/10 (10 January 2020)

"1917" hits you so hard it will leave you pinned to your seat. A masterful technical achievement and a breathtaking piece of cinema.
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In this war drama, two young soldiers during the First World War are to deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap.
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Director Sam Mendes ("American Beauty", Skyfall") has always been one of my favourite filmmakers just because he is so subtle, yet makes some of the best films out there. "1917" is great and should be seen on the big screen. From the opening scene you will find your eyes glued to the screen and your gut boiling with intensity. Cinematographer Roger Deakins ("The Shawshank Redemption", "Blade Runner 2049") holds the bar for his style of creating beauty and pulse pounding frames, especially here with his "one-shot" takes making the film seem like one continuous shot. I do not agree that "1917" is the best film of the year, but I do agree with the all the hype it's been receiving and you should all go out and see this film for yourselves.