1917

🏆95% Watchlist movies ranked-Here 1917 is an epic and impressive war movie. I haven’t seen a lot of war movies and I’ve been trying to get more familiar with the genre and I think this was a great way to get started. The obvious success of this film is the breathtaking cinematography by Roger Deakins. The one-shot technique is so cool to watch onscreen as you get very interesting movements to keep the shot continuous. It captures the action and the emotion in just the right ways and it really made you feel like you’re in the trenches or on the fields (which is also the beauty of Dunkirk). It really puts you in the setting which is what I think all war films should do and do well. This is also my first time watching a Sam Mendes movie and I can just say this direction was phenomenal. Schofield and Blake are not these super fleshed out, relatable characters, they’re just two regular soldiers that have been assigned for this mission, and have to deal with the circumstances of the war (not gonna lie that skull that’s panned over to scared the crap outta me) and the enemy getting in the way. Not to mention the incredible action that is also amplified by the visual effects and the sound design. The score is also really great it definitely always gives the feel of the moment and just gives you more of a presence in the movie. It’s a story of perseverance and hope, especially after the events at the barn (not gonna spoil it), that is executed in such a great way. The acting is also something that is great but I haven’t heard a lot of people talk about it. Now when it comes to the flaws, for me, it felt like more walking and running than battle, which I’m fine with in any other genre besides action or war. Also that scene with the lady and the baby felt too long and if there’s some kind of significance in what happens in that scene, please let me know. Either way, 1917 was a really eye-opening movie that gives me way more appreciation for the camerawork in movies and how stellar filmmaking can really be. 🔙*Cool Hand Luke 🔜Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ♻️*