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).

An Incredible Film A 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 Movie Lets 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!

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).

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

If like myself you watch films to also appreciate the various movie making skills on display you will find 1917 a very rewarding experience. The technical merits on show here are first rate including three Academy Awards for cinematography, visual effects and sound mixing. Your eyes and ears are truly treated to a visual and aural feast. This reviewer found the cinematography in particular was first rate. It’s also not a spoiler to state that this is NOT an action war film, it merely tells a tale that could take place during any stand off that has occurred throughout the centuries between the different races of humans. The Blu-ray presentation of this film is also first rate with outstanding picture and bone rattling audio that will impress anyone with a decent home theatre setup.

This World War I story is very well done. I suspect this will be a classic war movies in time. The cinematography is masterfully done. The story is keep the attention. Along with Dunkirk, one of the best war movies I’ve seen in quite a while.

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1917 ist ein filmisches Meisterwerk, das nicht nur durch seine ergreifende Geschichte, sondern auch durch seine beeindruckende technische Umsetzung besticht. Das herausragende Merkmal des Films ist zweifellos die Verwendung des One-Shot-Stils, der den Zuschauer auf eine einzigartige Reise mitnimmt. One-Shot-Technik (5/5): Der One-Shot-Stil, bei dem der Film so erscheint, als wäre er in einer einzigen ungeschnittenen Aufnahme gedreht, ist atemberaubend. Diese Technik taucht den Zuschauer tief in das Geschehen ein und schafft eine beispiellose Immersion. Die Art und Weise, wie der Kameramann Roger Deakins die Kamera durch das Schlachtfeld und die Schützengräben bewegt, ist beeindruckend. Es erzeugt ein Gefühl der Dringlichkeit und des hautnahen Erlebens, das den Film von anderen abhebt. Schauspielleistung (5/5): Die schauspielerischen Leistungen in "1917" sind erstklassig. Die Hauptdarsteller, George MacKay und Dean-Charles Chapman, liefern beeindruckende Darbietungen und vermitteln die Emotionen und den Schrecken des Krieges auf eindringliche Weise. Die Nebendarsteller, darunter bekannte Gesichter wie Benedict Cumberbatch und Colin Firth, tragen ebenfalls zur überzeugenden Darstellung bei. Regie und Drehbuch (5/5): Sam Mendes hat einen herausragenden Job geleistet, sowohl in der Regie als auch als Mitautor des Drehbuchs. Die Geschichte ist packend und einfühlsam erzählt, und die Spannung bleibt von Anfang bis Ende erhalten. Mendes' Vision und sein Geschick bei der Inszenierung des Films sind bewundernswert. Visuelle Effekte und Sounddesign (5/5): Die visuellen Effekte und das Sounddesign tragen maßgeblich zur Intensität des Films bei. Die Schlachtszenen sind realistisch und mitreißend, und die akustische Gestaltung verstärkt die Spannung und die Atmosphäre. Gesamteindruck (5/5): "1917" ist ein herausragender Film, der nicht nur als ein technisches Meisterwerk des One-Shot-Films, sondern auch als ein zutiefst bewegendes Kriegsdrama beeindruckt. Die Kombination aus brillanter Regie, exzellenter schauspielerischer Leistung und der eindringlichen One-Shot-Technik macht diesen Film zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Er verdient definitiv seine Lobeshymnen und Auszeichnungen. Insgesamt ist "1917" ein zeitgenössisches Meisterwerk des Kinos, das sowohl technisch als auch emotional überzeugt. Der One-Shot-Stil verschmilzt nahtlos mit der fesselnden Erzählung und schafft einen Film, der noch lange nach dem Abspann nachhallt. Eine absolute Empfehlung für Filmbegeisterte und Liebhaber anspruchsvoller Unterhaltung.

Great picture quality, and I liked the movie. I watched it back in 2020, so I don’t remember exactly why I liked it.