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1917 Movie Review

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1917 Movie Review

A Triumph Of A Film

I just got out of seeing the masterpiece of a film, 1917 with some friends. I'm glad as hell I went and saw this true Triumph of cinema.
1917 follows two British soldiers given orders to deliver a message calling off an attack. They are racing against the clock with less than a day to deliver the message. With danger lurking around every corner, will they make it in time?
I want to continue to praise this film as it really was fantastic. The cinematography was beautiful, the colors were gorgeous, the acting was superb, the score was flawless, and the Directing was amazing. I cannot understate how great this film is.
Starting off with the cinematography. The creative choice to make this a one long take was well decided. There are some cuts in the film, and you do know where they are. However, it never looks like the film cuts, but you know when it does. The long takes were really masterful. The amount of dedication that the cinematographers had for this project is astounding.
I want to take a moment to talk about the film's color. I cannot say this enough, but this is a beautiful film. The colors contrast and work together so well, it draws you in and doesn't let go. I'm very pleased with their choice of coloring.
The actors! Oh, the actors! I want to applaud everyone in this cast. There wasn't a single bad performance. It appeared as though each and every actor was dedicated to their role no matter how large or small. They really brought this film to life. The actors who played Lance Corporal Blake and Lance Corporal Schofield, Dean-Charles Chapman and George MacKay were brilliant! They embodied their characters to a T. 
I do want to take a moment and give a warning. 1917 is not for the faint of heart. There are very few fight scenes, but they do show the horrors of WWI and they don't hold back. I think you as the viewer should know this going in, but it adds to the realism.
The music was beautiful. I don't think I'm going to go out and by the soundtrack, but one song in particular that occurs towards the end of the film is haunting. That one song will stay with me. There wasn't any bad pieces in the score. It's solid music and it fits the tone of the film perfectly.
Sam Mendes has outdone himself. I think 1917 will be one of the films he is most known for. This is one of those career defining films, and I think this one might ascend him to one of the greats of cinema. I wasn't too familiar with his work, but I have seen a few of his films before. Now I would consider myself a fan. I'm looking forward to see what he does in the future. It's obvious his dedication to this film. It felt personal, and it shows. Great job!
If you're looking to go and see a masterful film that is a true triumph of cinema, go and see this masterpiece. 1917 will not disappoint. I cannot say this enough and I will say it one more time, 1917 is a triumph.


final score: 4.8/5
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