It’s ‘1917’, and what’s it all about? Let’s talk about it!
The “war to end all wars” is the subject of [this] new movie that immerses you into the horror that was trench warfare, starting with the undertaking of a mission with no time to spare.
During the brutality of battle in the trenches during the peak of [World War II], two young soldiers are given a mission to cross the battlefield and deliver a message that could prevent a surprise ambush of a British battalion by German forces.
In doing so they must go behind enemy lines in a race against time to rescue thousands; among them is the brother of one of the two journeying soldiers.
‘1917’ [has] a slow-burning pace, yet it’s utterly relentless as it puts you right into the thick of things as you journey along with the two soldiers.
[The film] utilizes the one-shot technique of cinematography with expert precision. For the [entire] two-hours runtime it created a level of immersion that I haven’t seen before, although I’m aware the technique’s been used several times, like in ‘Birdman’ for example.
It would not surprise me if this movie wins awards just for the technical aspect alone.
Even though the setting is in another country, ‘1917’ is an overall heartfelt dedication to all those who have served, fought, and died in war.
It will go down as one of the year’s best.
Grade: A |THIS
[Written by Leland Wyrick | Follow THIS on Twitter @THISENT1]
