1917 [Blu-ray]

As I watched this film throughout this morning, there was a lot to praise to be shared.One of the first things to praise was the incredible cinematography to have look as if it was shot in one long take, where I drew comparisons to the 2018 PS4 game God of War. It is as if we were right there with Lance Corporal Schofield throughout the entirety of this emotional journey. The acting is on point as well throughout, capturing every emotional beat perfectly, especially from George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman as Schofield and Blake respectively. Seeing them bond on screen was very powerful to say the least.The set design certainly added to the immersion of the story, for which i have to give massive props to the set decorator as well as the costume designers and makeup department for further adding to the immersion of the story.The writing, which was also carried out by the director, Sam Mendes, was very well crafted too. Not just the dialogue that added to the drama, but the overall screenplay that took us through every key moment of this journey was executed incredibly well.For those that know me well enough know how much i enjoy film soundtracks and this is another one to add to that list. Composed beautifully by Thomas Newman, the score added to the emotional beats throughout. Some key moments in the score had me on the edge of my seat when the music started to swell, with me anticipating what might happen next, helping me stay invested in the film.Overall, this is another fantastic war film. Alongside Saving Private Ryan and Dunkirk, 1917 is up there as one of my favourite war films and without a doubt, one of my favourite films of the year (I am going by UK release date since that is where I am from).

Brilliant film and looks very true to times it was set in.

A beautiful movie that flows slowly like a muddy river at dusk, becoming gloomier, grittier and more ominous with the night coming in. The storyline itself is not essential -it's the story of a dangerous mission of two casual British brothers in arms through presumably abandoned enemy zones, towards the front of the French trench-line during WWI. The raw horror of the Great War, with its load of dirt, rot and stench, unrolls before their eyes and fades upon their young hearts like a grey toxic pall. In the claustrophobic labyrinths that the two Lance-Corporals must go through to accomplish their important mission, the enemy is an invisible but constantly menacing presence. The more they proceed, the thinner it gets the gap between life and death. Director Sam Mendes's eye focuses on the emotional journey forced on the two young corporals by the bleakness of the war; their fortitude and their resolution is strengthened by the toughness of the experience they undergo. In the end, a question remains open: was it all worth it? Direction, photography and sound are sublime, especially the night scenes. Some dramatic aspects of the story, however, are not given enough time and attention to sufficiently develop and, in my opinion, they remain muffled and overall weak with respect to others. In the movie I found beautiful conceptual and visual references to Coppola's Apocalypse Now (the inner journey) and Tarkovsky's Stalker (the invisible menace).

An Incredible FilmA recommended watch for all ages.Can we just pause for a second,Can we please put a stop to wars!They don't do anything but destroy the lives of the soldiers and their families.Most of the soldiers that survived WW1 and WW2. Committed Suicide as a result from the War.Mental health was not recognised back then. So, the soldiers that survived. Had to live the rest of their lives, In constant agony. Mental Agony.I'm aged 24. and this movie hit home with me. I couldn't stop thinking of my friends in that situation. I think most young people now a days. Don't have a clue. Back in 1917, it was males aged 18+. So if this was 103 years ago. I and many people my age would have to suffer with this traumatic event.Seriously guys, Do you want you children to suffer in the way the people did in this war? no?We need to speak out. otherwise this is just gonna happen time and time again, like it has done for thousands of years.This is the technological age. There are nuke bombs and many other weapons being built right at this moment.Will the younger generation PLEASE! use technology wisely.War's have gone on for far to long. Destroyed many of lives.For what. a country? or to defend ours?Think to yourself.Why. Why are we as a species so 'Apparently Clever' That were killing our own.For a bit of land? a country?Bloody hell why cant all countries unite as one, and say this is PLANET EARTH! This is our home! We all live here. No matter where you come from, we are all human.Its time to put a stop to this behaviour, otherwise it will be the end of us.Incredible MovieLets make sure that this sort of thing does not happen again.We have statues in town to basically say to us "Don't do this"But then, most countries are funding other countries with weapons in war.Makes me sick to the stomach that human beings are still to this day, Fighting their Wars.Even though, they know, it wont solve anything.I was always told when i was a kid, Violence isn't the answer.Mum was right. but sadly to this day, Wars are still going on.We made the world we live in, no other creature made our world for us, we have done that.Time for change. Big Change!