1917 (Film Review)

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Star Rating: ✩✩✩✩

"If you fail, it will be a massacre"

A walk in the life of a soldier... literally! Director Sam Mendes' new movie, 1917, will take you on a historical, blood, sweat and tears journey that will have you on the edge of your seat and holding your breath with every step these heroic soldiers take. The cast, crew, audience and soldiers have never felt more connected, due to the collaborative work from all film departments, creating a memorable, emotional experience for the audience and not just something to view.

1917 is loosely based on inspiring true stories from Mendes' grandfather, who fought in the First World War and who never spoke of his experiences until his 70s. The film follows two soldiers, Lance Corporal Schofield (George Mackay) and Lance Corporal Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) who have been set a mission by General Erinmore (Colin Firth) to find another regiment and inform them not to go into battle, as a trap has been set by the Germans that will slaughter 1600 British troops. It really is a race against time, with the two soldiers having to cross military territory, thick mud swimming with corpses, with no sleep and only a day to reach their destination before the massacre. Small parts with big names abound as the two soldiers meet Colonel MacKenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch), Captain Smith (Mark Strong), Lieutenant Leslie (Andrew Scott) and Lieutenant Blake (Richard Madden).

Those who have seen the opening of Mendes' Bond film, SPECTRE, will recognise his unique film making once again, only this time the long takes are consistent throughout the film. This binds the perception of the audience to the soldiers, as if we are walking alongside them. Due to the extension of the minimal takes, the cast and crew had to rehearse for six months before filming which had to be choreographed perfectly to make sure everyone hit their mark at the right time to keep the flow of cinematic quality. Mackay and Chapman did a tremendous job of being consistent with their emotional energy when acting in these long takes. Cinematographer Roger Deakins, who has worked alongside Mendes many times, and the film's editors, have to be commended greatly for the unique vision they give the film. Also huge credit must go to the production design, art department, makeup and costume, who brought the harrowing atmosphere of war to the film.  

A unique piece of cinema that you do not want to miss, and it must be experienced on the big screen! 

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