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Top Review
Gejoe
A few minutes into the film one can evidently notice the work of sheer brilliance as we witness the journey of two young, seemingly innocent soldiers, which is nothing short of inspirational. The dialogues are deep and effective, which not only move the audience, but make them laugh on certain occasions and allow them to ponder on other occasions. The leading cast deliver strong performances in this stirring drama. It is disappointing to see George MacKay miss out on an Oscar nomination this year for his performance as Schofield. Thomas Newman’s award potential background score ensures that the audience are on the edge of their seat throughout the film.
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1917
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- Genre : Drama,War
- Runtime : 119 min
- Cast : Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays, Colin Firth
- Director : Sam Mendes
- Producer : Universal Pictures
- Language : English
- Release Date : 10 Jan 2020
- Rating : R
Reviews
Warun posted a review for 1917 in Movies
This is spectacular movie based on the story i seen so far. This is the best of all one-shot movies ever made. The whole movie is so intense and so tight. Another master piece by Sam Mendes. Being a war movie it has limited amount of action scenes which is cool. The British command, however, believes that the German withdrawal is a trap, an operational Trojan horse. Thomas Newman’s award potential background score ensures that the audience are on the edge of their seat throughout the film. Really enjoyed this movie. Kiddos to the developers...
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Mathimithran posted a review for 1917 in Movies
The ‘one-shot film’ and the ‘made-to-look-like-a-one-shot-film’ have been successfully done before, several times in fact. Most notably the Oscar-winning film Birdman which, barring one exception, gives the impression of having been filmed in a single shot. None of these films, however, have the scale or the ambition of 1917. Blake and Schofield, two young soldiers, are sent by a general across enemy lines to deliver an urgent message warning a British battalion about walking into an enemy trap. If they fail, or don’t get to the troops in time, 1600 soldiers could lose their lives, including Blake’s brother. So off they go, through eerily abandoned trenches, war-torn villages, past empty fields and farmhouses, into raging rivers, and between weaving lines of countless soldiers, even as they encounter traps, piles of corpses, German soldiers, fighter planes, and bombs. The camera follows them throughout, seemingly in real time, giving us an intimate experience as they’re worn down by stress, exhaustion, hunger and thirst, fear, and death. In staying so close to the two soldiers for the entire duration of their mission, and in listening to them talk about food, and rats, and winning medals, the film feels personal and ‘small’. You realise that the story of these two boys is one of many stories involving those affected by this enormous tragedy. It helps that the boys in question are played by relatively lesser-known actors. Dean Charles-Chapman as Blake, and George MacKay as Schofield vanish into their roles. Drawing us into the story, their faces evocatively convey the futility of war, the horrors of combat, and the fear of death. But the truth is that the story is slim, as if stripped down to aide the single-shot visual approach. As a result there are times when the film feels like an obstacle race, or a game with challenges to overcome on every level in order to move on to the next. It’s hard to explain but it feels simplistic in its depiction of war. Having said that it’s still a visually wondrous experience. What Deakins and Mendes have pulled off is incredible by any measure; this is the kind of film that the big screen was invented for. It’s also emotional and moving in parts. Mendes dedicates the film to his grandfather, who fought in the war, as we learn from a closing slate. How can you not appreciate why this episode from history means so much to him? I’m going with three-and-a-half out of five for 1917. There is a lot to admire and be awed by in this almost war classic.
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Shabbir posted a review for 1917 in Movies
1917 is a spectacular movie with breath taking visuals and mainly kudos to cinematography & lead actors who have done a fabulous job. Creation of war scenes are damn good and background music score worked a lot for the subject. The screenplay is too good and makes us stick to the movie till end.
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Raguram posted a review for 1917 in Movies
Epic one-shot movie ever. At least it was made in that way to be one big shot which is really amazing. This is the best of all one-shot movies ever made. The whole movie is so intense and so tight. Another master piece by Sam Mendes. Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns are the writers. This is the first movie in history to have a female writer for an epic war movie, which is a great thing. Sam Mendes created this story base on his grandfathers tale happened in WW-1. Not many films are made on world war 1, generally we get world war 2 movies every year. Cinematography by Roger Deakins is insane and legendary as always. The movie is filled with astonishing shots. It is a great experience watching in theatre. I totally got immersed while watching the movie. Editing is top notch. The entire movie the camera always moves forward and sometimes circles around but it do not stop which is a symbolism for the story to reach the destination in time and to not stop the journey. Stunt choreography is great. Being a war movie it has limited amount of action scenes which is cool. The natural lighting worked so amazingly and the flares scene is cool.
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Life posted a review for 1917 in Movies
I loved this film. I’ve heard some say it has no story or character building just a great gimmick with the one shot. I absolutely disagree. Of course the cinematography and the one shot feel was incredible. But I think it served the story much more than a gimmick. It made me feel the emotion. I also fell in love with the characters.
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Prudvi posted a review for 1917 in Movies
In line with recent films on war, 1917 is not celebration of valour or glory, neither is it shy in its portrayal of the grime of it. These two young men are scared to their bones. The film suggests at both: their redemption in having a measurable, if minute, goal, amidst thousands dying pointlessly; as well as how non-consequent they must be for being the ones chosen for it. Lance Corporals Blake (Chapman) and Schofield (MacKay) must cross no-man’s land, boobytrapped with trip wires and trenches, with enemy planes flying overhead, to deliver a message to the English front-line to call off a planned assault against German troops. They must push ahead at all costs, as hours are ticking. Blake is chosen as his elder brother’s life is at stake. Schofield, a friend, happens to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Surya posted a review for 1917 in Movies
Story was simple. Story is set up back in 1917 to save the fellow soldiers - two soldiers starts a journey to send them a message about the upcoming danger. Thank god they released this movie in India after the Oscar campaign. People have shown interest in this movie just because of the Oscar campaign. Cinematography was awesome and lead actors were great. Highly recommended!
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Murali posted a review for 1917 in Movies
The story is simple. It opens on April 6, 1917, with Lance Corporal and Lance Corporal Schofield , British soldiers stationed in France, receiving new orders. They are to deliver a message to troops at the front line who are readying an assault on the Germans, who have .The British command, however, believes that the German withdrawal is a trap, an operational Trojan horse. The two messengers need to carry the dispatch ordering the waiting British troops to stand down, thereby saving countless lives.It’s the usual action-movie setup — a mission, extraordinary odds, ready-made heroes — but with trenches, barbed wire and a largely faceless threat. Blake jumps on the assignment because his brother is among the troops preparing the assault. Schofield takes orders more reluctantly, having already survived the Battle of the Somme, with its million-plus casualties.
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Babu posted a review for 1917 in Movies
Roger Deakins’ magical cinematography which consumes the audience in every frame. From cherry flower scenes to the gruesome scenes of war, the viewers remain captivated throughout. The film captures the horrors of war effectively, while giving the audience moments of shock as well as hope.Inspired by the tales of his grandfather, Sam Mendes delivers arguably the best film of the year. Sam Mendes’ Single-shot masterpiece is definitely an Oscar favourite and one must simply not miss out on this film, which takes us down to the trenches of the first world war, leaving us shook by the end of the film.
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Gejoe posted a review for 1917 in Movies
A few minutes into the film one can evidently notice the work of sheer brilliance as we witness the journey of two young, seemingly innocent soldiers, which is nothing short of inspirational. The dialogues are deep and effective, which not only move the audience, but make them laugh on certain occasions and allow them to ponder on other occasions. The leading cast deliver strong performances in this stirring drama. It is disappointing to see George MacKay miss out on an Oscar nomination this year for his performance as Schofield. Thomas Newman’s award potential background score ensures that the audience are on the edge of their seat throughout the film.
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Lime posted a review for 1917 in Movies
1917 is a visually gorgeous film which comes across as a resolute effort in showing the horrors and insanity of war in as graphic a way as possible (without turning it into an all out gore-fest). Yet, for all its impossibly crafted camera work and stunning cinematography, it still falls short in the emotional bond department and left me with a sense of hollowness that I wasn't prepared for. Both main actors are impeccable and inhabit their respective roles -one stoic and distant, obviously worn down by the never-ending barrage of insanity and gruesomeness; the other one still relatively young and youthful- with an intensity that is commendable.
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Vinish posted a review for 1917 in Movies
The story was unbelievable and several scenes were totally unconvincing. Emotionally bland. I had a feeling that it was a choreography, not a drama. Not unworthy of viewing, but hugely overrated. This is a dumb movie. The moviemaker could not handle the scale or the theme and made a very shoddy, poorly researched movie. Or maybe knew he was cutting corners but trusted the stupidity of moviegoers.
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Sajan posted a review for 1917 in Movies
1917 has a natural build of suspense and intense moments which will give the viewer anxiety through the circumstances these two soldiers have to work through. It was overall such a great movie that it almost left me speechless. For a moment during the movie, you could sense everyone’s attention being focused on the movie and wondering where it will go next during every part.
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Niki posted a review for 1917 in Movies
Sam Mendes' 1917 is a visual war poetry, both ambitious in scope and grandeur in scale where two Birdmen try to Save sixteen hundred Private Ryans and Corporal Blakes.The plot sounds like the 'saving the world' journey of Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee of the Shire from the Fellowship of the Ring, particularly from its end where they are left by Aragon to be on their own to the Return of the King through the lifeless no-man land, perpetual trenches, ghastly rapid rivers and bone-chilling grotesque remnants of the war. Though the comparison to Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan is inevitable, the scene involving the German fighter pilot, might feel less original as it borrows elements of character arc straightaway.
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Loki posted a review for 1917 in Movies
Sam Mendes takes you to the First World War and never lets you go till the end. The cinematographer is a genius, does all the film in one take. Actors are perfect and the direction is incredible. This movie is a "masterpiece" and deserves all the Oscars.A must watch flim of the decade.
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Tineesh posted a review for 1917 in Movies
It's not often, once every decade or two, that Hollywood produces something so extraordinary it'll last for ages. This is one of those films. I was constantly reminded of Lawrence of Arabia by the cinematography, acting and direction. There may be a flaw in this film, but I couldn't find one. Like Lawrence of Arabia, it's best appreciated on the big screen.
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Ester posted a review for 1917 in Movies
Probably best war movie if not better than , it's comparable to Dunkirk, this movie bleeds with emotion from top to bottom, and by far first Hollywood movie that acknowledged role of Sikh's in world wars, such a great job done by everybody who put together this movie.
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Mithran posted a review for 1917 in Movies
"A Visual Spectacle" - well, these kind of movies are just class apart ! Though the best actor Oscar would be Joaquin's this year, but I'm almost certain that 1917 would easily grab the best picture academy award among several others that it truly deserves ! Yes, it's just unbelievably good !! It's literally a war poetry wherein Sam Mendes shows us almost every aspect of a war scenario,threading it alongside the terrifyingly eventful journey of the protagonists accompanied by exceptional camera work,nail-biting background score & a cinematic environment that'll just demand your attention,while you're simply glued to the screen,in anticipation of what next is to follow, in this roller-coaster of a ride ! The execution is mind-blowing,with beautifully directed long takes, I couldn't even figure out a single point where the editing was evident.Flawless to say the least. You'll feel as if you're a part of the entire movie,it's way too immersive & atmospheric. That having said, I did find it a bit slow in a few parts but the decreased pace helps you get involved with the ongoing acts even more, thus enhancing your overall experience ! But yes, this movie deserves to be watched at a cinema hall.It's specifically made for that. And with probably just a week's time left for it at the cinemas,I would request you to give it a watch if you have the time, you won't regret it even one bit. A group of 5-10 people in the hall, also clapped once the closing credits started rolling. The movie really does get to you. Try to give this terrific,super-engaging movie a watch if you have the time ! It is, by all means, a sensational movie with some of the most iconic scenes to be ever present in a war-based movie !
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Nithin posted a review for 1917 in Movies
It's a stunning watch from start to finish. The amount of work that went into this film alone deserves your attendance, and even then, the story never stalls, and has a fair balance between war and humanity, and has some of the most incredible camera work I've seen in a while. It's hands down my favorite film of 2019.
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Jeny posted a review for 1917 in Movies
I'm not at all a fan of war movies but I am a fan of great movies....and 1917 is a great movie. I have never been so mesmerized by set design and direction, the mass human emotion of this film is astonishingly captured and embedded magically in the audience. It keeps running through my mind, the poetry and beauty intertwined with the raw misery of war.
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Jenifer posted a review for 1917 in Movies
What is depicted onscreen is a work of art than a delineation of war. Sam Mendes' 1917 is a visual war poetry, both ambitious in scope and grandeur in scale where two Birdmen try to Save sixteen hundred Private Ryans and Corporal Blakes. The plot sounds like the 'saving the world' journey of Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee of the Shire from the Fellowship of the Ring, particularly from its end where they are left by Aragon to be on their own to the Return of the King through the lifeless no-man land, perpetual trenches, ghastly rapid rivers and bone-chilling grotesque remnants of the war. Though the comparison to Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan is inevitable, the scene involving the German fighter pilot, might feel less original as it borrows elements of character arc straightaway. For utmost every ebb and flow, writing commemorates this epic voyage of Blake and Schofield, realistically played by both actors portraying these roles. Before every major obstacle/storm, there is some room for calmness where these characters come across something evocative so they get to have a brief chat about them which for most parts is likeable or at least, puts the morale of a soldier before us. Roger Deakins' cinematography is heralded as one of the greatest of all time, which in fact is true, can still be put in an infamous, not well-known debate. There are numerous 360° panning shots in open fields and tracking shots within trenches, which might leave an audience disoriented as L.A.Times critic Justin Chang states in his review. Yet the greatness vastly outsmarts this negligible irritation. There are two particular sequences in the film, that can easily be considered as two of the greatest cinematic moments of the decade. Thanks to the gut-wrenching score (sixteen hundred man) of Thomas Newman, the light men and the production designers! In the end, staging like how the story unwraps under the trunk of a tree and winds up on a similar note, is what makes this cinema, an art-house and not just another blockbuster entertainment.
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Mayank posted a review for 1917 in Movies
Absolute stunner!! Cinematography was out of world and definitely it's one of the best war movies ever. A masterfully raw and humane perspective of war. The movie is shown in one continuous shot as two Britishers had to cross German enemy lines to deliver a message. An outstanding brilliant and must watch film based on world war one.
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Swathi posted a review for 1917 in Movies
This movie really is a masterpiece.Perhaps one of the best movies of the decade. The way the director successfully obtains the feel of an uncut film is beautiful.They took an interesting point in time, a great idea for a movie, and somehow came up with complete boring trash.Not many films can achieve locking the audience in within the first few minutes, but 1917 does and takes us on an unforgettable cinematic ride.
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Anshul posted a review for 1917 in Movies
1917 Directed by Sam Mendes has already won the Golden Globe for The Best Motion Picture and The Best Director and this movie is nothing less than a war classic. It has a familiar battle background of Saving Private Ryan but the conviction and the depth ,on the top the effect of having the entire movie done in one shot....makes it a marvel. I don't say this often, if you are going for a movie this month, make it this one... It is going to give you a life time's experience. The editing is done in a way to make you feel the entire movie is just one shot... I kept my eyes hooked to see where exactly the director would have said "cut" . All I could do is just awe about everything I saw on screen. Intensely stark performances from the leads , the swift of the script keeps you so engaged that you would feel it on your legs...when Will is tired. George MacKay (Will) has simply become one of my favorite actors. He snatched my heart and blew my mind as he was crawling out of the treacherous battle grounds with a hope to save 1600 men if he could deliver message on time. In the ghastly bleak background of World War 1, two soldiers Will and Tom are assigned to deliver a message and there the movie begins...Dean-Charles Chapman plays Tom brilliantly and you would root for him from the very first scene... Their journey through the war ruins is captured brutally real by Roger Deakins ; it's gonna stay with me for a long time. There are mind blowing scenes and one of these scenes, I would say the best scene I have seen lately in any movie, is inside an army truck as Will sits with a few fellow soldiers who are engaged in a conversation and the camera roughly stays focused on Will...You wouldn't want to listen to what the others are talking about... you wouldn't even want to see their faces because you cannot take your eyes off Will. I remember talking a lot about the magic of camera after watching Birdman which had long long single shots but 1917 is an exceptional movie that you shouldn't miss. I'm going for an overwhelmed 4 stars hoping it grabs a few Oscars.
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Sugirtha posted a review for 1917 in Movies
Excellent movie. Very original. The editing and cinematography should win Academy Awards but don’t go into this movie expecting battle scenes there are very few but just the way the guys were trying to get the orders to the front lines were very intense and gripping The movie was slow at times and then had sudden bursts of action that will jump you out of your seat. The British accents are hard to follow at times but the every day life of a soldier is depicted very well in this film. I would give it four stars out of five and worthy of watching for sure at the big screen
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