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Time is the enemy.
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.
claristo
Jun 1, 2026 · via TMDB
really gorgeous scenery and impressive cinematography - I really enjoyed the almost dystopian feel/aesthetic a lot of the scenes had and the running scene will always be iconic but otherwise kinda average if im being honest
rsanek
Jun 12, 2024 · via TMDB
Eh, so-so. Just really didn't care about the film, including the death of one of the main characters. Maybe I'm just not a huge World War I guy since the second one tends to result in more enjoyment for me.
Filipe Manuel Neto
Apr 30, 2024 · via TMDB
**A superb, credible war film without vain heroism, which shows us the harshness of war and its inhumanity.** This film was the hit of 2019, and for good reason: it was directed by Sam Mendes, with a script based on his grandfather's war story and a huge production, of the highest quality and full of well-achieved effects. And of course, the film was made in the aftermath of the centenary celebrations of the end of the First World War, which took place in 2018. Understandably, it was a sensation at that year's awards galas, in particular the Oscars, where it was nominated in ten categories, winning three statuettes: Best Sound Mixing, Best Visual Effects and Best Cinematography. I think that even those who know little about history will recognize the First World War as the moment when classical and chivalric warfare disappeared to give way to industrial warfare. It was in this war that we witnessed the development of machine guns (they were not new, but they became standard equipment), the emergence of the first tanks (we can discuss whether they had a significant impact, in addition to technical advances), the first experiments in fighter aviation and recognition, the first attempts at the massive use of chemical weapons (mustard gas, and others of the kind) and more innovations that made wars bloodier and more inhumane than before. It was also decisive in the redrawing of world borders, with the disappearance of centuries-old empires and the rise of new republics, and in particular, the Soviet Union. Therefore, it is a war that the whole world continues to remember and that should not be minimized. The script is based on a suicide mission: to prevent the massacre of an entire unit of the British army that, inadvertently, marches towards a trap, two corporals have to go through “no man's land” and cross enemy lines to warn them and stop them. Additional detail: one of the corporals is the brother of an officer integrated into the military force about to be annihilated. The absolute simplicity of this script makes it so believable that we immediately feel a strong empathy for such committed soldiers. In addition, we have the strong tension, intelligently worked by Mendes, which leaves us constantly waiting to see what will happen. All the directing and editing work is worthy of being studied by film students, and it is truly impossible for us to saw the cuts and editing. Technically, the film makes judicious use of visual effects and CGI, trying to have maximum realism and credibility instead of a lot of flashy things. There is a good dose of fake human bodies and corpses throughout the film, and we get the feeling that a good part of those trenches were also, to a large extent, the graves of the men who were there. It's not a film full of blood and gore, but it's not easy to watch and it's violent in its own way. As for historical realism, I'm satisfied: the film is slightly based on Operation Alberich, which actually took place in 1917, and in which the Germans made a strategic retreat, abandoning trenches they left booby-trapped and looking for positions that were easier to defend. The design of the trenches made for the film, and the environment lived in them, is one of the best historical recreations of this environment ever seen in cinema, with a degree of precision that borders on documentary. The weaponry seemed equally realistic to me, the props and uniforms are very good. Mendes also took a risk by placing second-line actors in the main characters: Dean-Charles Chapman had already shown some talent in “Game of Thrones”, but this was his greatest cinematographic work to date, and the actor honorably fulfilled what he set out to do. asked of him. George McKay had also not had, until now, the opportunity to show talent in the seventh art, and he was able to give us a committed and very deep interpretation of his character. The best-known actors appear in more sporadic roles: Colin Firth played a British officer in just one relevant but short scene; Daniel Mays also only appears a little, but does what he needs to do.
Nathan
May 15, 2023 · via TMDB
1917 is on the of the best war films in cinema history. The plot is very basic, but the script is so strong that the it really does not matter. It is a individual journey of our two characters with the focus on perseverance rather than large scale war spectacles. It is very intimate, which sets itself apart from other films in the genre. The acting was incredible. Our two leads, George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, have such amazing chemistry with a vast amount of emotional range. It had me verging on tears on more than one occasion. The cinematography was masterful. Sam Mendes is completely mental for shooting this film as a one take. I can not even imagine the pain staking process of shooting each scene to seamless transition into the next, it was spectacular. The scope is so large that it seems like it should have been an impossible task. The score is fantastic and blends itself nicely with the film. Overall, this one of the best films I have seen in a long time. It was super impressive on all front and will go down as simply a masterpiece. Score: 98% Verdict: Masterpiece
Wuchak
Dec 26, 2021 · via TMDB
_**A horrific tour through hell on earth during WW1**_ After the curious German retreat to the Hindenburg Line during Operation Alberich, two British soldiers (George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman) are sent several miles into enemy territory to call off a doomed offensive. Released in 2019, "1917" was inspired by stories told to director Sam Mendes by his paternal grandfather about his combat experiences. The film is known for the impressive effect of two continuous takes, which was accomplished thru long takes and cinematic wizardry. The plot has similarities to “Saving Private Ryan,” albeit taking place in a period 27 years earlier. Of course with World War 1 you automatically think of films like “Paths of Glory,” “All Quiet on the Western Front” (1979) and “War Horse.” This is as good or better. It’s like a tour through the trenches and surrounding areas with all the shocking challenges thereof, like rotting corpses, rats, booby traps, aerial combat, sudden death and crumbling villages, mixed with brief moments of goodwill, irony, awe and even beauty. The film runs 1 hour, 59 minutes, and was shot in England & Scotland. GRADE: A-
stackkorora
Oct 7, 2020 · via TMDB
Beautifully shot. Music was superb. Premise interesting. Acting was good. But I've never yelled at a characters complete incompetence as much as I did this one. The Schofield dolt just stumbles around in a stupor the whole time doing just about everything he can wrong and it's basically sheer luck more people didn't die because of this nitwit. Schofield is annoying at first and over time he grows to real irritation. I can't express my true rage at this moron as the review would either be removed or filled with [explicative deleted] notations. As beautiful as the camera work and music is in this film, it's not nearly good enough to bump this rating any higher for the rage that it caused in me for this character. Yet the cinematography and music were too good to let me give it the lowest rating. It's a well done movie about a complete [explicative deleted].
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George MacKay
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Dean-Charles Chapman
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Mark Strong
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Claire Duburcq
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Gabriel Akuwudike
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Spike Leighton
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Robert Maaser
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Adam Hugill
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Anson Boon
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Ryan Nolan
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Elliot Edusah
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John Hollingworth
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Samson Cox-Vinell
Orderly Dixon
Jonny Lavelle
Orderly Byrne
Michael Rouse
Captain Rylands
Phil Cheadle
Mackenzie Officer
Jonah Russell
Captain Morahan
Daniel Attwell
Captain Sandbach
Joe Anders
Private Willock
Bogdan Kumšackij
German Sniper
Bradley Riches
Soldier
Ketan Majmudar
Sikh Soldier (uncredited)
Dennis Gassner
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Roger Deakins
Camera Operator
Roger Deakins
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François Duhamel
Still Photographer
David Crossman
Costume Design
Jacqueline Durran
Costume Design
Daniel McGraw
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Naomi Donne
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Ben Cooke
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Luke Scott
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Doren John Farmer
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Josh Dyer
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Luke Tumber
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Matthew Bell
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Michael Lerman
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Lee Smith
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John Higgins
Gaffer
Nina Gold
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Ignacio Salazar-Simpson
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Jeb Brody
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Ricardo Marco Budé
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Callum McDougall
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Michael Lerman
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Pippa Harris
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Sam Mendes
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Peter Clarke
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J.A.C. Redford
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Sam Mendes
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