1917

Sam Mendes’s film 1917 was meticulously crafted to immerse you in an emotional and visceral experience. The film focuses on 2 soldiers in World War 1 sent to deliver a message to a different platoon. The platoon they are being sent to are about to walk into a trap set by the German army. They must make it to the platoon before the morning, or else 1600 soldiers will be massacred by the Germans. The men fight to survive and experience loss, heartbreak, fear, and anger. By the end of the film, the viewer is given a sense of unfairness as the reality of war is presented in it. The director's choice to make the movie one continuous shot made you feel what was at stake, their lives. The film made you feel like it was never ending in the sense that the soldiers were constantly under attack. The choice of effects and setting create an incredible amount of stomach-turning suspense as the men continue their journey. The choice of the camera being a continuous shot immerses you into the story line making it feel like you are with the soldiers on their mission. This creates a feeling of having more at risk as the men push through explosions, gun fire, attacks, and more. I feel there are more strengths than weaknesses in this film. The strengths of this film are that the filming does truly immerse you. The emotion of the characters can be felt through the viewer for a guttural experience. Another strength I believe the film has is using younger, lesser-known main actors. I feel this is a strength as the audience builds their own connection with the characters. With how young they are, a tone of innocence adds to the characters. A notable weakness of this film is that it feels like a game. The characters seem like they just need to reach checkpoints to survive. However, this weakness could also be seen as a strength as the stakes are higher considering that war is not really a game and there is no reset button. The film itself can fit into multiple different genres such as war, drama, thriller, action, and history. I think this film fits best into at least 2 genres, war, and action. The movie is very clearly about war and offers a high stakes plot with multiple fight and chase scenes. The soldiers are placed suddenly into the mission of delivering the message to a doomed battalion. There is no time to think or consider until they are sent out through “no man’s land.” This makes the film act immediately and begins with a sense of anxiety as there is no choice. There is gunfire, explosions, death, and many more unsettling events that make the viewer invested. The marketing of this film I believe was presented very well. There was a total of 3 posters and 3 trailers created. The first poster presented the four large transparent numbers, “1917” with a sunset and barbed wire at the bottom. The second poster included the same large transparent numbers with the 2 main characters running away frantically. The main tagline of the movie was posted in the bottom stating, “Time is the Enemy.” The final poster pictured the 2 soldiers crawling on the ground with an empty plane hurdling right for them. The trailers created for this movie I feel did a wonderful job at promoting without giving too much away. All the trailers tell the same storyline; 2 soldiers are picked to carry a message to a different platoon before morning or else they will be massacred. However, as the trailers were created a few extra intense scenes are included to hold the viewers' attention. In the final trailer created, the directors include callouts for the multiple awards the film was nominated for. There were many awards the film was nominated for including Academy Awards, Golden Globes Awards, BAFTA awards, and more. During the 2020 Academy Awards the film won Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing, Best Visual Effects, and was nominated for many other awards such as Best Picture, Best Music, Best Sound Editing, Best Director, and more. During the 2020 Golden Globes awards, the film won Best Picture, and Best Director, and was nominated for Best Original Score. During the 2020 BAFTA awards the film exceeded winning a total of 7 awards out of the 9 the film was nominated for. In my opinion this comes as no surprise as the film was a truly immersive experience that not only educated the viewer about the true nature of war but also had a way of putting the viewer in their shoes. In conclusion, I would rate this movie a 4.5 out of 5 stars. I believe the cinematography of the film, along with its storyline creates a suspenseful and emotional experience that plunges the viewer into the high-stakes, intense encounter of war. The young actors provide the sense of innocence lost at the cost of war as they are exposed to the harsh reality of life-or-death. In my opinion there are very few weaknesses that this film has and countless strengths that make this film a marvelous feat.

Filled with intense action, deep emotion, and a compelling plot, this film is perfect for someone looking for a historic masterpiece

The most beautiful movie I have ever watched : )

I love this movie. The camera shots are great.

I had to watch this movie in class and im honestly so glad, this movie is amazing. I think it really captures just how devastating WW1 really was. The movie just left me in a stunned silence, the ending was amazing. If your at all intrested in the events of WW1 or such you should definitely watch this..

Staggering scale of sets, visually stunning, excellent sound editing. Thankfully, much of the gore is kept to a minimum. Only a couple moments of "now wait..." (e.g. raising rifles when approaching a potentially full German trench, the loss of companion from stabbing). Regardless, a masterpiece.

MASTERPIECE! Not a single moment wasted with incredible direction and vision from Sam Mendes and Rodger Deakins, paired with a god teir score from Thomas Newman makes this an unforgettable, emotional and powerful journey that deserves multiple revisits beyond the first viewing.

The well paced, continuous shot captures the horrors of war in a very immersive way.

¿El inglés con peor o mejor suerte? En serio, 1917 es especial. En cada revisión se me hace aún más interesante, más allá de que tengo algunas diferencia sobre el montaje y algunos fragmentos del guion, es una buena representación. Sin duda tiene secuencias preciosas, buen diseño de sonido y muy buena fotografía (lo más destacable). Seguir a Will me parece un recurso muy acertado, junto al recurso técnico más evidente, generando una mezcla bien establecida. No dudo que esta película trascienda, al final es una buena experiencia audiovisual que todos deberíamos ver.

1917 is a cinematic masterpiece that will leave you breathless. The film's unique approach, presented as a single continuous shot, pays off in a big way, creating an immersive experience that drops you right into the trenches of World War I. The story follows two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake, as they embark on a perilous mission to deliver a message that could save thousands of lives. With its gripping narrative, outstanding performances, and stunning visuals, 1917 is an absolute must-see. One of the standout aspects of the film is its technical prowess. The cinematography, led by the incredible Roger Deakins, is simply breathtaking. The way the camera glides through the trenches, capturing the chaos and carnage of war, is a testament to the innovative filmmaking on display. 1917 is more than just a technical achievement; it's also a powerful exploration of the human cost of war. The film's themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the psychological toll of combat are deeply moving and thought-provoking.