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4.5
At the same time, the films remarkable technical achievement cant be overstated and its essential in making 1917 a truly breathless cinematic experien .. Keith & the Movies
4.5
Sam Mendes technically dazzling and emotionally devastating World War I tale.../
5.0
Yes, this is all filmed to look like one shot, but what is astonishing about Deakins and Mendes framing is the often painterly way it walks through th .. Den Of Geek
2.0
egendary cinematographer Roger Deakins (No Country for Old Men, Fargo, Blade Runner 2049) effectively drops the viewer in the center of the story and .. EW
3.1
Sitting through it is like watching someone else playing a video game for two solid hours, and not an especially compelling one at that. Rogerebert
5.0
Smoke and mirrors cant possibly exist: We follow Blake and Schofield through a looooooong trench, a maze of a barracks, and French countryside thats r .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Theres no time to pause, even for great beauty, a lesson that even 1917 is often loathe to honor. Indie Wire
4.5
Astonishing as his filmmaking can be at times, its Mendes attention to character, more than the technique, that makes 1917 one of 2019s most impressiv .. Variety
3.0
With incredibly immersive visuals, courtesy of the great Roger Deakins, 1917 is a major cinematic achievement on the technical level, even while the s .. We Got This Covered
5.0
Once Upon a Time on the Western Front, as you could subtitle Sam Mendess nerve fraying rollercoaster of a war movie, is a simple men on a mission dres .. Time Out
4.0
For all the steel trap visceral efficiency, its the more low key moments that really pack a punch those moments when were confronted with the simple h .. The Guardian
5.0
Sam Mendess 1917 is an amazingly audacious film; as exciting as a heist movie, disturbing as a sci fi nightmare. The Guardian
3.1
The most thrilling and haunting details here are actively undermined by the chief technical gimmick of the film.
3.1
What might have been easily dismissed as little more than a simplistic stunt, instead becomes a potent and unforgettable piece of cinema.
4.5
He uses the front as a set for nail biting drama a big screen, single shot action thriller, a World War II style film about the First World War. Screen Daily
2.0
Mendes new movie is an undeniable technical achievement, but its all in service to the story. Collider
1.5
The artifice of the aesthetic premise overwhelms any of the films other intentions. Vulture
4.5
his is a protean display of virtuoso filmmaking, one that film aesthetes will wallow in but that even ordinary audiences will note and appreciate. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
When it was being shot only a year ago, 1917 was a phenomenal tribute to a generation almost wiped out in the trenches of World War I. At the moment o ..
4.5
A carefully organized and sanitized war picture... that turns one of the most catastrophic episodes in modern times into an exercise in preening showm .. The New York Times
3.0
A film, or any work, can be extraordinarily well wrought and still feel a bit pointless. An abundance of fiddly labor, little flicks of the wrist, all .. E Film Critic
3.0
Let there be no doubt that everyone involved with 1917 gave their all to the exercise. But its ultimate status as an exercise is, likewise, without do .. Telegraph
1.5
It may be a grandiose flourish, but you cant deny it makes for a startlingly literal theater of war.
4.5
1917 makes up for its simplistic, familiar message with tremendous execution just about everywhere else. The Young Folks
4.0
Although 1917s filmmaking very much brings attention to itself, its an astonishing piece of filmmaking, portraying war with enormous panache. This is ..
4.5
Ultimately the story is pretty simple, and there are a couple of contrivances run into along the way, but 1917 primarily exists as a technical achieve .. Cinema Blend
3.5
1917 is well acted and an undeniable technical achievement, yet its real time storytelling is both the films greatest strength and biggest problem. Screen Rant
3.8
Its pace is as propulsive as the films conceit is ambitious. It all leads up to a climactic battlefield dash that should justifiably become a staple o .. The Globe And Mail
5.0
An uncommonly good antiwar film about two British soldiers in World War I sent on a mission of mercy. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
A uniquely powerful take on the carnage of the Great War...a viscerally potent view of a conflict often relegated to the mists of history. One Guys Opinion
3.8
No, the long takes dont transform 1917 into the cinema event of 2019. Rogers Movie Nation
4.4
The movie never breaks its rules and never loses sight of its objective. ReelViews
2.5
Mendes makes a striking film, but not a consistently enthralling one, finding the productions gimmick occasionally throttling its pace and intensity. Blu Ray
5.0
A truly impressive war movie, one that ranks with the genres very best. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
The film has many standout moments, but Mendes decision to film this...as a virtual one take la Birdman turns his movie into a videogame where our her ..
4.4
The film proves once again that war is hell, but the aftermath can be just as visceral and thoughtful. Usa Today
3.8
Filmmaker Mendes, working from a script written with Krysty Wilson Cairns, does a superb job of immediately drawing the viewer into the stylish procee .. Reel Film Reviews
0.5
This movie deserves to be watched in a cinema hall...choreography the likes of which I havent seen, refusing to let you even breathe... You Tube
4.5
Roger Deakins is the real star of this movie. The one shot is such an incredible feat of filmmaking, 1917 instantly becomes one for the Hollywood hist .. You Tube
4.5
The way in which the film is choreographed, the music is very important...the film actually stops, bringing everyone together in a quasi religious sil .. You Tube
4.0
Worth seeing for the cinematography alone (thanks Roger Deakins); but also has a gripping storyline and solid acting performances by the two male lead .. You Tube
4.5
A visceral big screen experience, full of tension and emotional impact from beginning to end. Outstanding filmmaking! You Tube
5.0
What Steven Spielberg has done with Saving Private Ryan and WWII films, Sam Mendes has done for WWI films. You Tube
3.5
He sees a ray of hope, but it doesnt click because the film misses it. FilmiBeat
5.0
Sam Mendes delivers the film of his career by mashing up the survivalist thrills of The Revenant with the helter skelter mayhem of a shootemup video g .. The Times
2.0
This action packed film that looks like it was all shot with one continuous camera exposure is an emotional, compelling and inspiring heros journey th .. Lariat
4.5
Lesser talents mightve had this one come off as hollow filmmaking with a first person shooter video game feel, but Mendes gives us something that feel .. News Review
4.5
A completely engrossing, captivating and immersive experience filled with Deakins created visuals that will be seared into your memory for some time t .. Screen It
3.0
1917s ambitious gambit soon becomes a double edged sword: it brings us closer to these men, but sets them apart from the collective experiences it see .. Independent
4.5
In one of the best war films of all time, director Sam Mendes brilliantly delivers a story of two WWI soldiers on a mission thats a stunning technical .. Rolling Stone
5.0
The digital effects are utterly invisible, the camerawork astonishing and the sound mix visceral, but its MacKays face that tells the story, even thou .. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
So theres Spielbergs underrated (and yes, a bit hokey) War Horse, and Peter Jacksons stunner of a documentary, They Shall Not Grow Old. Decider
1.5
The movie is more successful as a thriller than as a thoughtful examination of war and its horrors; Mendes seems less interested in the nightmare of b .. The Wrap
3.8
An immersive war film driven by bravura camerawork and spectacular effects. News Day
5.0
1917 is a modern war classic and one of the best movies of the year. New York Post
4.5
I can only imagine the effect 1917 will have on audiences that arent familiar with the techniques Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins are about to unleash up .. Hindustan Times
5.0
1917 is Mendess most purely ambitious and passionate picture since his misunderstood and underappreciated Jarhead of 2005. The Guardian
4.0
War is much on the minds of people right now, and 1917 is a good reminder, flaws and all, of what that really entails. Az Central
4.5
The overall impact of 1917 is simply breathtaking, horrifying, appalling. It offers a compelling version of what a day in the war might have felt like .. Smh
4.5
The filmmakers dont shy from set pieces that would be astonishing even without their central gimmick. They set themselves a challenge for 1917, and me .. Npr
4.5
It musters extraordinary technical daring in the service of a homily that boils down yet again to simply, War is Hell. Npr
4.4
the Great War, is remembered as a ghastly battle of attrition, with combatants hunkered down in muddy trenches and struggling to claim metres of groun .. Toronto Star
4.4
a gripping, harrowing portrait of war that is made all the more compelling by its tight narrative and temporal focus Q Network
5.0
It is a stunning film, fully deserving of all the gongs that will end up on the already crowded Mendes mantelpiece. Daily Mail
2.0
The adventure turns into a grotesque exaggeration of Murphys Law anything that can go wrong happens tenfold. Cinema Crazed
3.8
From the sole perspective of the filmmaking craft, 1917 is worth a watch. Salon
1.5
Despite the films salient features, 1917 feels oddly underwhelming. It might succeed in making viewers as exhausted as the characters, but it lacks th .. Salon
3.0
A heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices of our ancestors a visually impressive and very respectable entry into the war film canon. Flim List
4.5
Mendes and Deakins present a vision of uninterrupted chaos, equipped with a unique blend of personal pathos and visual bravado. Its cumulative impact .. Film Inquiry
5.0
Every war is hell, no matter when it was fought, but 1917, which is about a war far removed from contemporary reality, turns out to the best war pictu .. Observer
4.0
1917 is as much of an endurance test in the cinema as it seemingly was on the other side of the camera, and its one that lands with a grotesque, power .. Flickering Myth
4.5
Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins bone rattling technical virtuosity is matched by an urgent, affecting survival narrative and two exemplary lead performan .. Flickering Myth
4.5
Not many films leave you exhausted, but 1917 put you in the action. It was draining, horrifying, and an amazing piece of cinema. Give Deakins all the .. Flickering Myth
4.0
You might make your own heroic 300 yard dash following 1917 just to watch it again; its ambitious with much to take away and contemplate over, equal p .. Flickering Myth
4.5
1917 is not a Terrence Malick joint with deep meditation on the meaning of war, life, or death, but rather surrounds the viewer in the urgent firsthan .. Flim Threet
1.5
While Mendes didnt shrink from displaying the vivid imagination of a suburban horndog, hes unwilling to face the imagination of the valorous combatant .. New Yorker
4.5
Mendes has made a film that feels wholly alive. Its a carefully polished picture, not one that strives for gritty realism. But its inherent devotion t .. Time
2.0
We went to war in a Sieve, indeed. A stunning (anti) war drama, evoking Otto Dixs Der Krieg cycle. A visual tour de force. Boston Herald
2.0
World War I was a war of meters won over days and weeks, and 1917becomes a microcosm of this idea, showing the struggle for every step these men take. The Film Stage
4.4
A stunning feat of cinematography, production design and performance moving seamlessly as one piece. Chicago Tribune
4.0
1917 is a visual wonder, but its also a tense piece of effective genre filmmaking that puts its audience right in the trenches without a means to esca .. Bullz-Eye
3.0
A gorgeous display of immersive filmmaking that artistically is mostly empty calories. Uproxx
4.0
Sam Mendes stunning World War I odyssey 1917 takes us to hell and back Uproxx
4.0
A slice of prestige British film making that nimbly avoids accusations of heritage cosiness. The Irish Times
4.5
Its a lifeless, barren landscape, one festooned with barbed wire. Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Rightfully earns its place as one of the all time greatest war films and its gripping presentation ensure it wont be forgotten anytime soon. Lyles Movie Files
1.5
Its not really the characters or story that make the film special: its the technical presentation. Birth Movies Death
5.0
The film is thrilling, moving on effectively from one shocking set piece to another, studding the narrative too with starry cameos. Standard
3.5
(I)t has no reason for being. It barely touches on the horror of the trench warfare of the Western Front or the futility of the war itself. Paths of G .. Tony Medley
4.5
So much of the best film craftsmanship functions on an almost subliminal level, but in 1917 crafts are put front and center in a starring role, and th .. Pajiba
4.4
1917 (2019) | PHOTO: Universal Pictures From a purely technical standpoint this film is utter perfection. Movie Freak
3.0
Its a tense, unnerving ride that accomplishes its goal of translating the first person experience of war better than any war movies that have come bef .. Detroit News
5.0
An astonishing and remarkable cinematic achievement ... the epitome of widescreen filmmaking.
4.5
In MacKays case, thats a reflection of his performance his character seems aptly intimidated by the mission. Variety
3.1
Attempts to thread the needle of a moving anti war film in that narrow space between... thrill ride and the filmic wizardry that, when examined too cl .. Groucho Reviews
4.5
Always intense, often horrific (at times it feels like watching an actual horror movie). Firstpost
4.5
Yet the tale unfolds with considerable sensitivity, offering plenty of haunting images while capturing the chaos and fear of trench warfare especially .. Cnn
5.0
1917 is more than a film, its an immersive experience that leaves you exhausted when its over, in the best possible way. Aisle Seat
5.0
A visual knockout, a gripping war drama, a relentless action picture, a great video game movie not based on a video game and an ironic inversion of th .. Forbes
4.5
It is the collaboration of Mendes as writer director (the screenplay is based on a story his own grandfather recalled from his time in WW1) and Deakin .. Herald Sun
4.5
But it works as an oddly touching tribute to the hierarchical duality of war and its cinema. Tumblr
4.5
And yet, despite the omnipresent death and destruction, 1917 feels throbbing and thrillingly alive. Tumblr
2.5
A century ago, World War I propelled history into an unseen state of the art era of warfare, and now, 1917 closes out this current decade as a masterp .. Consequence Of Sound
2.0
The proximity and intimacy of 1917 render the characters journey more visceral and more frightening, resulting in the catharsis landing with the force .. The Play List
1.3
Making a hollow spectacle of war is ignoble. Sometimes its dangerously irresponsible. Film Freak Central
2.0
Skyfall director Sam Mendes and cinematographer Roger Deakins re team for the filmmaking answer to who can hold their breath the longest Now Toronto
4.0
With a far more assured touch and with unrivalled intensity, Mendes gives us a film that encapsulates the madness and futility of war from way back in .. Scroll
4.5
Might just be the most captivating and intense war film youve seen in decades. Film School Rejects
3.3
A triumph of style, and a beautiful looking film, its just a pity it didnt have more to say. Film Ink
4.5
...once you get over the impressive look of the film, youre still caught up in the story of how war looks to someone fighting it. Its a story that cou .. Maki At The Movies
3.5
Still, despite the intermittent cinematographic interruptions to the nerve wracking immersion in WWI chaos, the movie remains unwaveringly tense.
4.5
Chapman and McKay deserve salute for their work as leads. Through their weary eyes and baby faces, the duo project the horrors of their Homeric journe .. La Weekly
4.0
Its a staggering technical achievement, one that will see Roger Deakins retaining his unofficial Greatest Living Cinematographer crown. Games Radar
3.0
Despite having a thin story, the reason why you should go see 1917 is because of the amazing cinematography. You Tube
1.5
Unfortunately I dont see what most see in 1917. Respectively, I hardly feel anything except some respect for the technical achievements. But that alon .. You Tube
5.0
Much has been made of Mendes decision for the film to unfold as if it is one continuous shot, but that mastery of the medium never gets in the way of .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
A huge technical achievement. An immersive war film thats low on plot but high on blistering action. Lw Lies
4.5
As a war epic, 1917 is rather more low key than the Sturm und Drang typical of the genre: the films strength lies in its eerier passages, which linger .. Abc
3.5
Thematically, 1917 is disappointingly shallow, but technically, it is undeniably impressive. Nz Herald
5.0
Tense, powerful and breathtaking, 1917 is a visceral movie you wont forget in a hurry and its the first must see movie of next year. Digital Spy
4.0
Technically, its absolutely extraordinary, but it says very little about the war itself, or war in general, or much at all, which is a missed opportun .. Flicks
4.5
For those willing to go on its tough as nails, experiential journey, 1917 offers an awe inducing reward. The Stranger
3.0
This film, though, with its gritty reality, is so much more a social commentary, even. Cleve Land
4.0
If Mendes film making has sometimes felt to have not fully outgrown his beginnings in theatre, 1917 is wildly cinematic, a movie that makes you feel t .. Ft
5.0
An astonishing achievement in filmmaking, this isnt just another week at the pictures this is, indeed, one of the greatest war films ever made. Independent Ie
4.5
A war film that will take you on both a physical and emotional journey, 1917 is likely to be remembered as one of the great movies of 2020. Stuff
4.5
1917 plays out as an immersive, visceral and often moving portrait of the terror of war. Stuff
4.5
Despite its high tech credentials and world beating male cast, Mendes has managed to make a high gloss war film feel surprisingly personal. Ar Kansas Online
3.0
None of that is to suggest the film isnt well made; to the contrary, its quite spectacularly mounted from a technical perspective. Film Racket
4.5
Its only the beginning of 2020 and I am already very clear that 1917 is going to be one of the best films of the year.
3.8
...emphasizes space and distance in a way thats undeniably immersive. Larsen On Film
4.5
Its a staggering piece of filmmaking, admirable both for its complexity and its control. Vanity Fair
5.0
The result is an agonisingly tense, immensely moving and unusually immersive experience. The Arts Desk
4.0
Considering the subject matter, I was left extremely impressed but not particularly moved. The Sun
4.5
One neednt be British to feel the epic loss and grief of 1917, thanks to some very committed performances, the intimacy achieved by the movies style a .. Wsj
5.0
It is a stunning and savage existential exercise, and a thing of overwhelming poetic beauty. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
A tribute to, and reminder of, those brave men, young and old, who fought on the front lines in a vicious war. Matts Movie Reviews
4.5
1917 is a film that you approach as a technical marvel and then are absorbed by its breathtaking humanity. The Filmy Ap
3.0
Spellbinding in both its compact storytelling and its significant technical contributions making 1917 perhaps the most immersive war picture youve eve .. Patriot Ledger
3.8
There are problems with the single take approach, all of them destined to take the viewer out of the story. Sltrib
4.5
One take movies are nothing new, and 1917 ran a serious risk of being gimmicky. But Mendes, working with master cinematographer Roger Deakins, uses th .. Film
5.0
1917 is a visceral World War I movie that is both technically masterful and emotionally devastating. Its easily the best film of Mendes career. Scmp
4.4
1917 isnt flawless, but then again a flawless war film isnt really a war film at all.
4.5
Visually, the film isnt set solely in the muddied trenches and barbed wire battlefields we expect from WWI films. Ign
3.0
Qualms aside, this is still a powerful film that makes effective use of visuals, sound and music. The Film Pie
5.0
Gripping, heart stopping, blood and mud soaked, immersive and unforgettable... Chicago Sun Times
5.0
One of the most exhilarating, audacious and powerful war films in years. It ranks up there with All Quiet on the Western Front, Apocalypse Now and Sav .. Nyc Movie Guru
4.5
Mendes1917 is a special movie; the kind that arrives once a decade not once a year. Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
... the theater was how this was meant to be seen: no stopping, no respite, and no escape... a two hour no cutaway immersion into war. Movie Crypt
4.5
A picture that blends the surreal nightmarescape of Apocalypse Now with the journey quest of Saving Private Ryan, torqued up by a race against time an .. Straight
4.5
1917 is an astonishing cinematic achievement. Director Sam Mendes and cinematographer Roger Deakins elevate filmmaking artistry through technical bril .. Movie Web
4.5
1917 not only works as a thrilling piece of filmmaking but a cinematic work of art relying on performance as much as spectacle. We Live Entertainment
4.5
But it works as an oddly touching tribute to the hierarchical duality of war and its cinema. Film Companion
4.5
Sam Mendess Oscar nominated film may be talked about for its beautiful direction and cinematography, but it should be long remembered for George MacKa .. The Ringer
5.0
Sam Mendes epic WWI drama is a towering achievement in so many ways . A remarkable film that looks like no other. Dead Line
2.5
Technical brio, however, cannot redeem all that is callow and crass in Mendess movie: the dialogue is pure placeholder stuffing, the approach a clumsy .. Film Comment
2.5
However well intentioned its spectacle, 1917 feels fundamentally wrong disrespectful to a historical reality in its very attempts to evoke it. Film Comment
4.0
Its a searing, moving film that doesnt have to shout or clamour to get the attention its simplicity and artistry quite justly deserves. One Room With A View
5.0
Sam Mendes 1917 is a masterpiece achievement in filmmaking and without a doubt one of the best war films to ever be made. Solzy At The Movies
4.5
Its an immersive, visceral and meticulously crafted film that has the emotional stakes to match. Bitly
4.5
Deakins camera never wavers, effortlessly floating from one stunning composition to another. Bitly
4.0
A triumphant piece of filmmaking, all bravado and ambition, expertly realised at the hands of Sam Mendes and cinematographer Roger Deakins. The Skinny
4.5
In a purely technical sense, 1917 achieves exactly what it sets out to do. But in the process, it loses the relationship between images and cinemas ab .. Polygon
4.5
Whats meant to be an epic film has the emotional heft of David Copperfield making an airplane disappear. Polygon
5.0
The tension is only accentuated by the single shot conceit, thrusting viewers into the fight and doing for World War I what Saving Private Ryan did fo .. No La
3.0
ts hard to totally invest in the plight of these frazzled grunts when theyre both filmed and characterized like video game avatars, guided from one le .. Film Avclub
1.5
1917 is a solemn war movie with popular appeal, the kind of thing that makes award nominations guaranteed. But its also hollow, lacking the emotional .. The Verge
4.5
1917 is much elevated by its visual and aural elements, most notably the superb production design, sound mixing/editing and Thomas Newmans tense score .. Post Gazette
4.5
While the story might not be anything special, the production is genuinely shocking in how good it is. Cbr
1.5
Will have broad appeal and a long afterlife on Sunday afternoon TV, subject to the odd trim for language. The Ooh Tray
4.8
The finished product is arguably the greatest single take illusion in cinema history. And its also the best movie about the Great War since Lawrence o .. Or Lando Weekly
3.0
It may feel like a gimmick reserved for video games, but in the hands of Mendes and a talented crew including cinematographer Roger Deakins this is an .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
A craft masterpiece: pretty much every major aspect of filmmaking is represented by some of the best work of 2019. Alternate Ending
4.5
1917 is two hours of: Look at these broken bodies but also admire how they look staged in this buttery morning light and emerald green fields. Lainey Gossip
4.4
MacKay and Chapman disappear into their roles, pulling us into the story. Seattle Times
4.5
1917 is not just an incredible film because its about war, but because it is a film about humanity. The Mary Sue
3.0
This immersive, visceral experience transcends the continuous shot concept to augment the narratives unrelenting nature and the propulsive character d .. Fresh Fiction
4.5
Its not always the most comfortable experience. It is, however, a virtually unprecedented one. Seven Day Svt
3.0
Its difficult to fully invest in the drama when youre constantly being prompted to think about the mind boggling logistics behind the filmmaking. Bfi
4.5
Mendes intense saga about a perilous two man mission during the Great War brings the terror of battle thrillingly to bear. Original Cin
4.5
I dont know if 1917 will, over time, become a classic among war movies, but it deserves to be included among the best of them. Its a cinematic experie .. The Australian
4.5
Halfway through 1917, Sam Mendess sublime First World War epic that ingeniously unfolds as if it is one continuous shot, theres a sequence of such aud .. The National
5.0
A glorious and breathtaking cinematic experience that examines the unbroken resilience of the human spirit. Rendy Reviews
5.0
Deakins is so masterful at his craft that he can make a movie about dirt look epic and cinematic because hes just that powerful. Rendy Reviews
5.0
1917 is a full body exercise that will take quite a while to shake, and may even leave you gasping for breath Third Coast Review
1.5
Mendess prowling camera vision of trench and field warfare offers jolts but never surprise; as Roger Deakins adaptable camera surges through variously .. National Review
1.5
Keeping a take going for an entire movie, though, is a mistake. It redirects the attention from the story to the technique. To be slightly rude about .. National Review
1.5
Audiences who should be absorbed by the physical challenges inherent in the soldiers mission are likely to be thinking instead of the technical ones f .. New States Man
4.5
Full of thrills and spills yet surprisingly intimate and personal, 1917 is a breathtaking, profound tour de force, easily sealing its position as one .. The New Paper
4.0
The films unique strength lies in its hyper focused approach. The concentration on one minor mission might feel limiting, but at its best 1917 becomes .. Winnipeg Free Press
4.0
A nerve shredding, eye popping odyssey through the horrors of World War One. Daily Star
4.0
The use of a camera seamlessly following two men through the trenches, barbed wire, and horrors of No Mans Land is a sight we didnt know we needed to .. Theepoch Times
5.0
1917 reminds us how lucky we are to be able to see certain stories accompanied by the complicity and darkness of a movie theater.
4.5
Its a war film for fans of Downton Abbey. As such, it works splendidly. That doesnt make 1917 a great film. Fw Weekly
3.8
By the time it ends, Mendes has built within the audience an intense desire to see the mens message successfully delivered, and like a true dramatist, .. Datebook Sfchronicle
4.5
Sam Mendes, has similarly taken top technology and the best cinematography to give us a different, equally compelling look at that cruel war, through .. Ap News
3.0
In other words, 1917 often seems built more to wow audience than make them feel. And it may well have been a better film set around extended cuts than .. Columbus Alive
5.0
One of 2019s very best (second only to Marriage Story), 1917 is a war movie whose soulfulness elevates the picture into something approaching grace. Film Frenzy
3.8
Sam Mendes delivers a spectacular look at World War I, but some unforced errors reduce its majesty and scope. Hollywood Into To
5.0
It packs a bundle of gut wrenching moments and aims at doing right through your heart by the end. Koimoi
2.0
We care about its people, we understand its stakes, we believe in the world it presents to us. It may not tell us anything new about war or the people .. Assignment X
2.8
Were supposed to spend the entire film/journey with just two British soldiers, but do we really care about them Nah. Spectrum Culture
4.5
Just like Blake and Schofield, you are disoriented and on high alert the whole time. Mash Able
4.5
1917 is a hauntingly realistic recap of WWI through the eyes of two soldiers desperately attempting to prevent more tragedy in an already intense war. .. Wp Me
1.5
A soldier asks: Do you know where we are Keeping with the Grand Theft Auto: coust Saint Mein aesthetic, you can guess which rock song retort rolls thr .. Mid West Film Journal
4.4
ne of the finest war movies in years, and among the most outstanding that will ever be made about the increasingly distant World War I of a century ag .. Tulsa World
5.0
movie for the ages. Ive never seen anything quite like 1917 and neither have you.
4.5
A fascinatingly nuanced form of environmental and character evolution. Film Ireland
4.5
But while it is narratively samey, with jeopardy heaped upon jeopardy, and never strays from dramatic convention its a race against time thriller, as .. Spectator
1.5
Less a fully realized story and more a beautifully executed experiment, leaving me astonished at the spectacle, but ultimately feeling empty. Battleship Pretension
3.8
Whats most impressive about Mendes salute to valor is the seamless synergy of choreography, action and sound. Cambridge Day
2.0
A journey worth taking. Mendes keeps his film brilliantly paced throughout. Movie Chambers
2.0
Not since Saving Private Ryan has a filmmaker tried to upend conventional war movie standards with bold storytelling techniques in the way Sam Mendes .. The Only Critic
4.5
That this movie is so simplistic in its approach, and turns out to be so staggering in its emotional power, is a tribute to not only the acting, writi .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
Its a movie on steroids, cooking up incidents when the truth is bad enough... I succumbed to this thrilling, compelling film. Metro Active
3.8
The technique does give us a sense of the dreary slog at the front lines, although at times theres something mechanical about the effects and the seri .. Heral
4.5
Its about doggedness and bravery, forgiveness and treachery and faith and continuities in the long road to survival. The Hindu
2.5
1917 functions well enough as an entertaining ride but make no mistake, the hyper choreographed, carnival ride style technical razzle dazzle here is m .. Firstpost
3.8
Its technical aspects are so uniformly remarkable that one almost becomes so caught up in the nail biting high wire act on display that its easy to mi .. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
4.4
Its certainly not the first of its kind, but nevertheless a work of profound artistry and magnificent technical accomplishment. Film Festival Today
5.0
There have been many (so, so many) films about WW1 before, but never one quite like this, Sir! Adelaide Review
2.5
This is a suspenseful, character driven war drama that only intensifies the further along it goes. Mac Guff
4.5
The film is beautifully shot and is exceedingly effective on a visceral level, showing the horrors of war and the bravery that occurs. Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
1917 is an uncomfortably tense and suspenseful thrill ride that is boosted with its masterful editing and cinematography that makes you feel like your .. Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
1917 is awe inspiring at every turn and will be immortalised as the moment George Mackay and Dean Charles Chapman made it big on the silver screen. Battle Royale With Cheese
1.5
It seems fairly clear that Mendes aim isnt to give viewers another gritty, realistic experience of what its like to actually take part in a battle. St .. World Wng
3.8
Creatively conceived and beautifully executed, 1917 is an affecting and tense entry in the pantheon of war movies. Willamette Week
2.0
Mendes, Deakins and Smiths visual experimentation hits a couple of hurdles, but for the most part, it helps achieve that vision beautifully. Crooked Marquee
3.8
Deakins and Mendes have whipped up a barrage of horrific images and some of the years most spellbinding moments. Film Forward
3.8
In the end, 1917 doesnt tell us anything we dont already know about war. Illinois Times
4.5
Much has been said and written about the cinematographic marvel that is 1917... But Sam Mendes movie is much more than that
3.5
Its hard not to get stuck on the challenges of the moviemaking rather than the characters that should be the focal point of the film. Screen Zealots
4.4
Roger Deakins has long been one of films all time great cinematographers. 1917 is his finest hour and one of the most stunning technical achievements .. Hollywood News
4.5
This story would be just one more war story if not for the way its told. Kdhx
0.5
What promises to be Saving Private Ryan meets, um, Climax unwittingly plays out like some World War I set video game la Verdun. Critics Notebook
4.5
War remains hell, and 1917 shows us that inferno to devastating effect. Not an easy movie, but certainly a memorable one. Saportare Port
4.0
A gripping human drama, a bracing history lesson, a bruising survival saga and a blowout adventure yarn and a jaw dropping marvel of astonishing, imme .. Parade
3.5
A cinematic experience that shakes my sensations at the time it moves me to the hell of a war that is constantly threatened by light and darkness.
4.0
One of those films, that after leaving the cinema, one wants to search and learn about all the details of how the original concept was filmed and the ..
4.5
The swagger of Mendes approach echoes and elevates the experience of everyday heroes. L.A. Biz
4.3
There is a specific scene where Schofield is escaping from pursuing enemy forces, lit almost entirely by flares and done in a single shot, that is bas .. Flixist
5.0
Director Sam Mendes the experience through two young British soldiers sent on a harrowing, high stakes, night long mission, he creates a film that is .. Bbc
5.0
It should come as no surprise that 1917 will win many awards this season. FlickDirect
3.5
Its a feat of technical derring do that needs to be seen in all its cinematic glory to be enraptured. Mid Day
5.0
A cinematic experience on war, tension, and the boundaries of drama within a realistic setting of desperation. .
4.0
The panic that festers throughout 1917 comes in small increments, but its how Deakins camera tracks them at every turn as it pulls back little by litt .. Entertainment Ie
2.0
A very conservative war film employing a single take strategy which, ironically, neuters it of any authenticity. It feels stage managed, curated and a .. Patrick Nabarro
4.5
The lasting memories of this film combine the two actors enduring scene after scene of astonishingly wrenching and suspenseful episodes along with the .. Movies and Shakers
5.0
Sam Mendes lean, suspenseful World War I drama 1917 pulsates with urgency and purpose. Metro Weekly
4.5
Many films claim to be immersive but this one genuinely is. It was inspired by the stories Mendes heard from his grandfather, a combat veteran. The yo .. Leonard Mal
4.5
You will be awed by the cinematography, the directing, the acting, the storytelling, the editing, the score every aspect of this film is impressive an .. At Home In Hollywood
4.5
‘1917’ is tense, captivating, meticulous, horrifying and stirring. Times Of India
2.0
Even if we grant it the distinction of being the first war film to play as one unbroken scene, we may also conclude that its ultimately less than the .. Looking Closer
3.0
... Gripping to the point you almost forget about the gimmick that pulls it all together. Stardem
4.5
I was expecting an exciting and technical marvel, but its an emotional one too. Its breathtaking, in that I didnt want to breathe. Caution Spoilers
4.5
Sam Mendes 1917 is a remarkable technical achievement, utilizing brilliant direction, cinematography, editing, visual effects, production design, and .. The Blus Pot
2.0
Asking director Sam Mendess latest film to prevent World War III seems like maybe a bit much, but here we are... Short of dropping average Americans i .. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.5
A breathtaking spectacle thats both grippingly tense and powerfully moving, this is a film that already stamps it claim on becoming a classic of the w .. The Jam Report
4.5
A physical and psychic exploration... of the devastating consequences of the First World War. La Nación (Argentina)
4.5
If the technique elevates a simple story to an intense and immersive tour de force, the actors raise it in spirit and dignity.
4.5
The movies principal strength is its remarkable cinematography (Roger Deakins), creating an exhausting two hours of terrifying war imagery. World Socialist Web Site
3.8
Theyre guided by an affinity for thought provoking charactersa component Mendes film lacks. 812 Film Reviews
5.0
Sam Mendes 1917 is a major cinematic achievement that excels on both a technical level and most importantly an emotional one. Indie London
3.0
The great strength of 1917 remains in its mixing of craftsmanship and storytelling, Mendes and co. managing to smuggle in meaningful thematic complexi .. Silver Screen Riot
5.0
1917 is one of the best war films I have ever seen. Epic from beginning to end, it truly captures the horrors of trench warfare. Mama's Geeky
4.0
While a bit too stiff in its execution to be the masterpiece many hail it as, its adrenaline rush nature almost had me believing it was nonetheless. Jaredmobarak
4.5
There is something both terrifyingly beautiful and beautifully terrifying about 1917. New Indian Express
2.5
By relying on technique over most everything else, Mendes takes the focus from the characters, where it truly belongs. Houston Press
1.5
Its spectacular to witness for the first 10 minutes before the effect gradually fades out of notice and into its purpose, which is to immerse audience .. Digital Journal
4.5
Sam Mendes homage to his grandfathers stories of World War I has splashed onto the screen as a modern day video game. For better and for worse. The Movie Minute
4.5
That said, the end spectacle is undeniably thrilling as it reaches a crescendo in the final act with a race against time to deliver the message. Flick Feast
5.0
Sam Mendes thrilling WWI drama is an immersive experience leaving the viewer breathless. Victoria Advocate
4.5
a rather simple plot for what turns out to be one of those rare films that can be truly worthy of the title Cinematic Experience. KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.5
Mendes best move in 1917 was tapping Roger Deakins, our greatest living cinematographer, to shoot this intimate story of individual heroism set agains .. Memphis Flyer
4.5
There is something both terrifyingly beautiful and beautifully terrifying about 1917. Cinema Express
4.5
Sam Mendes immersive, beautiful and terrifying 1917 is a stunning portrayal of courage and heroism, precisely because it understands and evokes fear s .. Hot Press
4.0
Emotional and poetic in its spectacular mixture of noise, chaos and almost abstract calm.
4.0
The technical skill threatens to drown the narration at times, but the extraordinary strength of the images is there to compensate this narcissistic p .. Fotogramas
4.5
But thats really the question with every film like this, where a single aesthetic choice dominates the entire production: Is it truly necessary Well, .. Vanyaland
2.8
Sam Mendes film makes incremental updates to the war movie genre... Mediaversity Reviews
5.0
This is a movie one does not watch so much as witness. It simply must be seen. Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.5
In 1917, hes basically created one long action scene, artfully arranged to look like a single intricately choreographed take, alternating creeping ten .. CNET
4.0
This is a sensorial barrage, an overwhelming immersion that only cinema can offer. Book & Film Globe
4.4
Most war movies build to a big climactic battle, but in 1917, Sam Mendes relentlessly thrilling ticking clock film, the goal is to stop the battle fro .. Madison
4.5
1917 is a fluid marriage of film technique and storytelling. With its lived in situations, committed performances and creative direction, we witness a .. Denton Record-Chronicle
2.5
If Mendes made 1917 without the gimmickry, he could have made something special that effectively honoured the true story. Instead, this is a mere tech .. The Digital Fix
4.5
A visceral experience and visual masterclass, 1917 personalizes the immense scale of the only war to begin on horseback and end in the air. Awards Watch
4.5
1917 is a stupendous war movie about WWI thats quite unlike any other in the canon. Arts Fuse
4.5
1917 spends a lot of time focused on the crushing monotony of war, but it marries the boring repetition of marching, running and crawling with an urge .. Nashville Scene
4.5
1917 is not only a technical feat, its also an anxiety inducing war thriller with digressions into horror and even French impressionism. Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
War is hell no matter what perspective you look at it. However, Sam Mendes chose 1917 to show a perspective we will never forget. Cocalecas
5.0
1917, holds rank alongside the likes of Apocalypse Now, Saving Private Ryan, and Dunkirk. Lets hope 1917 marks the moment at which Hollywood recognize .. Reel Reviews
4.5
That doesnt make it an empty or fruitless picture, it sets it apart as a worthwhile one. Ready Steady Cut
4.5
The result is an unparalleled and impressive spectacle, to which the eyes are riveted. Haaretz
4.0
A dazzling experience that feels both authentic and thrillingly cinematic. The Hollywood News
4.5
I appreciate that, every once in a while, World War I is remembered, and I appreciate it when good films are made about it. 1917 might not be the best .. About Boulder
4.5
In 1917, creators used their enormous technical talent to rationalize and justify an irrational, unjustifiable war. NBC News THINK
4.5
Its both stylish and gimmicky, while also emotionally tense and incredibly clever, resulting in a unique cinematic experience thats frequently harrowi .. Elements of Madness
0.5
Its cinema as a VR headset, with all the expressive qualities of the art replaced by a dull literal mindedness, a quote unquote immersive trip into un .. Wbur
3.0
1917 is a beautiful film, and an important one, held back only by the very gimmick that makes most of it work. Movie Show Plus
5.0
For me, thats the most remarkable technical achievement from the crew, rather than stitching the shots together. Wtop
4.5
The artistry of how this movie is photographed will be marveled over for decades to come. Business Insider
4.0
As a work of visual spectacle,1917 is an exceptional piece of work: in turns dramatic, thrilling, and occasionally trascendent.
2.0
An overwhelming accomplishment in filmmaking, 1917 might be more experience than film but oh, what an experience it is nonetheless. Mad About Movies Podcast
3.0
1917 is not as much a war story as it is a true showcase of the power of moving images and the medium of film itself. But I am certain it will be talk .. Mad About Movies Podcast
4.5
Mendes is able to leave his own mark through a humble and ingenious master action.
5.0
If nothing else, 1917 is the Mona Lisa of planning. But thankfully its a lot more than that. Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
4.5
1917 is breathtaking in every way. A chamber drama tucked inside an exquisitely rendered war epic, 1917 is more heartstopping thriller than traditiona .. Seventh Row
3.8
An epic, immersive and marvelous cinematic achievement that delivers plenty of edge of your seat thrills.
5.0
With its extraordinary long takes and constant focus on the protagonists, it allows the viewers to become even more immersed in the action, inviting t .. Times of Malta
4.4
One minute theyre in a trip wired German barracks, one minute theyre dodging a downed fighter plane. Baltimore Magazine
3.5
There are some plot distentions, but the film also piles up moments of true fascination... By the end, youll feel as exhausted as the messenger. Always Good Movies
4.5
Mendes uses the one shot approach to fully display the horrors of war through the quiet moments. 1917 is a masterpiece of filmmaking. Ian Thomas Malone
4.5
1917 can safely be added to the list of movies that have expanded and enhanced our understanding of how truly brutal war can be. CultureMap
4.5
1917 ignores larger questions about war for something more personal and humanistic and George MacKays excellent performance is key to this. Stabroek News
0.5
Cue awards season. This ones a shoo in for the Oscars, which cant resist imitation, regurgitation and the great man theory of bunk history. Eugene Weekly
5.0
1917 earns its place in the pantheon of great war films. Beyond the spectacle, the film creates beloved characters youll follow into the face of death .. We Boughta Blog
4.0
A stunning technical achievement, 1917 might just be Sam Mendes best film yet but this well choreographed series of events play out too neatly to ensu .. ComicBookMovie.com
4.5
The film is made up of impressively long shots, which allows the audience to feel as though theyre following the cadets every step. Chilango.com
5.0
One of the few films this year that succeeds in amplifying the impact of actual events using the power, or distortion, of the camera. Its Just Movies
4.5
A visual marvel unlike any other, 1917 requires a grandiose, epic cinematic experience to match the vastness of the film itself.
1.5
As a whole, the film fails cinematically even if some scenes are effective. Patheos
5.0
1917 stresses the idea that war is hell. To put such a heavy responsibility on two young soldiers...is utterly horrifying. Of course, its also thrilli ..
3.0
...an ambitious and thrilling war film, a filmic formal exercise with gumption.
3.8
The films final hour loses steam and is beset by more than a few narrative lapses it ultimately cant overcome. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
4.5
Horror filmmakers would be wise to study Mendes set up and execution each more dreadful and memorable than any jump scare. Asheville Movies
3.0
A visceral war epic that manages to be bitterly anti war at heart while also honoring fleeting moments of heroism of and grace.
3.0
The taut and chilling imagery in 1917 grab viewers by the throat and releases them just long enough to gasp for air.
3.0
Its worth seeing even though one resents the fact that the visual scheme was understood as an end goal in itself. La Nación (Costa Rica)
4.5
Its visually spectacular and undoubtedly a polished feat of filmmaking craft. Brisbanista
4.5
One of the most technically proficient, emotionally compelling, and jaw dropping goliaths of a war film that Ive ever seen. Cinemacy
2.0
Mendes and Deakins have engineered an astonishing war film thats equally as thrilling visually as it is narratively. Texas Art & Film
4.5
The duo delivers stunning performances, which isnt just expressive but physically defining as well. PINKVILLA
1.5
However technically impressive it is, 1917, the movie, is just as pointless. Newport This Week
4.5
It is a brilliant appropriation of the pains and aches of war for the purpose of creating something that is pure cinema.
4.0
1917 is an immersive real time experience. Its both thrilling and harrowing.
5.0
One word: immersive. Thats pretty much sums up Sam Mendes highly ambitious World War I epic, 1917. Casey's Movie Mania
4.5
In the end, 1917 removes the gloss, maintains its heart; brings the audience even closer to being caught in the chaos.
4.5
1917 is Absolutely incredible, its beyond stressful from start to finish. This is a film that demands to be seen in a movie theater.
4.5
Although 1917 will not change your life, theres no doubt its an audiovisual spectacle of the highest order. Pólvora
4.0
You cannot talk about 1917 without mentioning its technical display.
4.5
Two of this films biggest strengths are Newmans score and MacKays commanding central performance, as well as the visual spectacle. 1917 has done an am ..
3.0
With this film, however, youre locked into the journey in real time. Jamaica Gleaner
4.5
The film dazzles at each step, one encounter and adventure after another shot like a set piece, complete in itself with MacKays stoic presence adding ..
5.0
Mendes doesnt hit us over the head with politicking but rather lets us form our own opinion as we journey along with the men. North Shore News (Vancouve ..
4.0
Mendes captures the immediacy of the trenches, the mechanical nature of war but also the vulnerable circumstances that can save or lose a life in a fr .. Culture Whisper
3.0
Its a technically impressive movie, but also an empty and trivial one.
3.5
The film grabs you from the beginning moments and never really lets you go. It is so realistic that your stomach is in knots wishing the best for the .. Orcasound
4.0
Its safe to say that 1917 is a phenomenal technical display of a captivating war time drama. Its visually enthralling, and the film is sure to keep yo .. The Movie Blog
4.5
Almost every frame of 1917 is something you could blow up and put on your wall, its such a beautifully lit and lensed picture. The Beat
4.5
Although it hardly goes beyond being technically bold, it still is quite admirable in its ambition.
2.0
A realistic look at how one person can make a difference in war by saving 1600 soldiers. Big Apple Reviews
3.8
With the stakes being high, it did not take me long to become invested in this story. MovieJawn
1.5
The video game perspective ends up being highly distracting in this movie. Letras Libres
4.5
The plot seems simple but it is the way the story is delivered that makes it so different from other war films. The Sun Daily (Malaysia)
4.5
Union general William Tecumseh Sherman once said, War is hell. Sam Mendes with 1917 says, Hold my beer. Houston Chronicle
4.5
As a war film, 1917 doesnt have much in the way of new ideas to offer and maybe there arent any for the genre now but its so elegantly crafted it take .. VitalThrills.com
3.0
Unfortunately, outside 1917s technical prowess, theres not much to it. Planet S Magazine
4.5
It acquires an even greater meaning in light of the post credit slate that reveals that the film is based loosely on stories of the directors grandfat .. Arré
3.5
1917 is grand in its scope and haunting in its visuals, but its simplicity is what makes Sam Mendes film such a resonant portrait of its subject. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
Arthouse World War I mood piece as live action videogame Lets Play isnt exactly a populous subgenre; though one has to assume What if Ernest Hemmingwa ..
3.0
Both a snapshot and a meditation, 1917 is a well executed glimpse of humanitys ultimate futility. Austin 360
2.0
Both epically sprawling and remarkably intimate, 1917 instantly establishes itself as one of the great war films.
5.0
1917 is a must see movie, and please, watch it on the big screen. Phoenix Film Festival
4.0
The horrors of war are duly representedtheres barbed wire, rotting corpses litter the landscape and a bombed out town is nothing more than the skeleto .. Richard Crouse
4.5
Although the storys engagement levels can dip between set pieces, the skill of Mendes collaborators elevates 1917 to something a little more than the ..
4.5
It is an unusual epic told in a unique way that manages to engage even as it struggles to become more than just a cinematic exercise. Truth Dig
1.5
As a formal exercise, its impossible not to admire. But when it comes to that crucial emotional connection, it left me feeling stranded in no mans lan .. Rochester City Newspaper
1.5
When theres a tense struggle with a knife between two enemies, we cannot help but think of Saving Private Ryan and the fate of Private Mellish. Deep Focus Review
1.5
Aside from a couple of obvious spots, it really does look like there are no cuts, and theres a LOT happeningI cant imagine how much work went into thi .. KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..
3.0
Think Kubricks Paths of Glory crossed with Spielbergs Saving Private Ryan, and youll be in the grim yet somehow exhilarating vicinity of this inevitab .. Cinema Dope
4.5
A nerve shattering Best of British, against all odds adventure, the premise is deceptively simple. The New Daily (Australia)
4.0
The beautiful cinematography cannot make up for the weak screenplay and performances that pale in comparison to Roger Deakins imagery.
5.0
Co written by Krysty Wilson Cairns, 1917 is a straightforward but wildly creative drama set in WWI. A gripping awards contender with outstanding cinem .. Ff2 Media
4.5
A great movie that shows magical craftsmanship and true love for cinema.
4.5
The movie roars to life because of the performances by a cast that shares the directors passion. Niagara Gazette
4.5
There is also a remarkable central performance from George MacKay, who carries the picture, through moments of darkness, joy and sadness. Cineuropa
4.5
1917 has established itself as one of the best war films of all time. The incredible cinematography by Deakins & strong performance by George MacKay c .. CinemaDebate
3.0
Its a tribute to heroism with an abbreviated emotional outreach, yet its consistently impressive to look at and to sense the scale of. In Session Film
5.0
Mendes has created a profoundly moving and utterly immersive piece of filmmaking, proving one of this years cinematic highlights. We Have a Hulk
3.0
Rather empty spectacle; it doesnt really have characters, relationships or emotional stakes ... Schofield has few attributes, other than being a Very .. Film Mafia
3.0
Despite its frigidity, theres much to love in Mendes latest, delivering an incredible experience that falls just short of making a lasting impact. Strange Harbors
1.5
The film at times is so overwhelmed by its gimmick and its need to push an almost non existent narrative, that it sacrifices the connective tissue bet .. Phawker
5.0
1917 concentrates its adrenaline into a relentless experience that will strafe your senses. 25YL (25 Years Later)
1.5
1917, shot by the great Roger Deakins, rambles around from open countryside to narrow trenches and tunnels with supple effortlessness. Phoenix Magazine
4.5
For experiences like the one I had in the theatre watching this is why I love film. Constantly asking myself how they did this. Probably Sam Mendes be .. Seventh Art Studio
1.5
Its a piece of filmmaking bravado, but it will be a shame if it continues to suck up award season oxygen that could go to, say, Little Women or The Fa .. Boston Hassle
3.0
1917 becomes limited in its capacity for something visceral without deeper established roots in its characters. Film Mixtape
4.5
It proves that its long takes, instead of being a way of making things more difficult or artistic, are a vital component for this particular story.
4.5
The action is propulsive and unrelenting, greatly enhanced by the time running out motif of real time plot. The Gospel Coalition
4.5
1917 movie review The AMERICAN BEAUTY fame Sam Mendes delivers an unforgettable war beauty. Glamsham
4.0
A gripping plot is elevated by an ambitious and challenging approach. Outtake Mag
2.5
I dont know how director Sam Mendes could have made this more relatable or compelling to your average viewer, especially folks who dont typically tune .. MovieReelist.com
0.5
Everything is monumental, as if the physical and moral devastation of the great war of 14 18 had to be seen through the distorting prism of the repres .. La Jornada
1.5
It does not bother anyone. Its speech is noble. And it is impeccably filmed. La Jornada
4.5
The duo delivers stunning performances, which isnt just expressive but physically defining as well.
1.5
Even more importantly, it serves as a mighty reminder of the inglorious, ruinous cost of war more than 100 years after the so called War to End All Wa .. The Oklahoman
3.0
1917 would have been a great silent film, and thats a purposely backhanded compliment. Chatham News + Record (NC) ..
4.5
The end result is poignant, affecting, and heart breaking; a film that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best war movies while serving as a time .. The News International (Pa ..
4.5
As Mark Strongs stiff upper lip superior says, it doesnt do to dwell on it. City Am
5.0
1917 does an amazing thing it reminds us of the wonder of moviemaking in a time where CGI has all be robbed us from the ability to ever be wowed anymo ..
3.5
James Grays Ad Astra is an inwards journey about the necessity to feel things. High on Films
5.0
Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Andrew Scott all make an impression; theres a great joke in there thats delightful for fans who know Scott as t .. Their Own League
5.0
While in some ways 1917 speaks the visual language of a current day shooter video game, the performances elevate the film to almost operatic drama
4.0
While 1917 doesnt have a ton of layers in its storytelling or its characters, its a film that certainly makes up for it with exquisite visuals and glo ..
4.5
Theres one breathtaking night scene thats lit solely by fires and flares flying overhead. The Screen Scene
4.0
An audiovisual artwork about the war. The art of the war as Sun Tzu says or the absurd of the war as Sam Mendes Says. Photographically a must
3.8
1917 is an atmospheric appendage of tragedy, horror, soul, and devastation, one whose...evident obsession with technique often overrides other importa .. Dr. Filmlove's Film Review ..
5.0
This isnt a film that sugar coats anything, it wants you to know how utterly horrifying war is. Lucy Goes to Hollywood
3.0
1917 isnt just a nail biting war movie, its a vital and timeless account of heroism and a depiction of humanity at its most desperate yet hopeful. We .. Edge Media Network
1.5
Its hard to be immersive when youre constantly calling attention to yourself, and its impossible when your camera is more the protagonist of your film .. Fortune
4.5
Of note for the unique single shot approach, 1917 is also an emotionally arresting and intimate look at the horrors of the Great War.
4.5
Sam Mendes quiet WWI epic 1917 is a cinematic masterpiece, a near perfect war film that appeals to even those of us who dont particularly enjoy war mo .. KOMO News (Seattle)
4.0
A mesmeric glimpse of history defined more by the quiet isolation of trench warfare than machine gun projectiles whizzing by every couple of seconds. Atom Insider
4.0
We should be drawn into the personal story director Sam Mendes loosely based the movie on his grandfather Alfreds wartime experiences but instead, wer .. Comic Years
4.5
Its beautifully realised, and the production design is great, and the costumes are great, and the sense of time and place is great ... everything up t ..
4.5
An exceptional cinematic work of art and craft, Mendes war drama is most notable for being a powerfully immersive drama that ingeniously also recruits ..
4.5
The film is masterfully crafted and structured, creating not just a technical masterpiece, but a compelling and moving work of cinema. Filmotomy
4.5
As a genre piece, I think its really interesting well made and immersive. But as a kind of emotional movie that really pulled me in, I dont know if it .. Monocle
5.0
With an almost supernatural attention to detail, Mendes fuses the viewer with a heroic adventure thats so grand the heart is gripped by every beat, ev .. INKansas City Magazine
4.5
The filmmakers have taken a simple premise and gone with a less is more tactic. This allows for more focus on a beautifully shot film, and highlights .. This Chix Flix
4.0
MacKay is simultaneously appearing in the lead role of Justin Kurzels True History of the Kelly Gang, the latest film about the local folk hero who re .. The Canberra Times (Austra ..
1.5
The gimmicky side of fades juxtaposed to the perspective it offers. Lola On Film
4.5
In addition to Deakins, production designer Dennis Gassner and composer Thomas Newman also add layers of bravura artistry to create an experience that .. CathsFilmForum.com



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