Just got out of the 7 pm showing of one of my most anticipated films in a while, 1917. The Sam Mendes pic is a just under 2 hours long and just about every second of it was intense, exhilarating, and suspenseful. I was going to pop up an in depth review but I don’t even want to spoil it. So as of now ill just throw some quick praise it’s way as I truly feel that it’s an experience. In short...
GO SEE THIS FILM!!!
Besides having 2 relatively unknowns helming the leads (phenomenally) in George McKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, there are cameos by some big guns and veterans like Marc Strong, Colin Firth, Richard Madden, and Andrew Scott. The leads are brilliant and I was biting my nails throughout every second.
There are moments of sheer terror, sadness, amazement, despair, and hope...as these 2 brave soldiers are on a desperate race against time to delivery an important message to call off an imminent attack in order to prevent a massacre.
The film was shot with the feel of it being one giant continuous take which I can’t even imagine constructing. The planning and editing involved to pull this off where the audience is just watching it flow with perfection is a masterpiece...Mendes and Cinematographer Roger Deakins deserve all praise headed their way.
Now this isn’t the first film to attempt this technique. 2015’s Birdman also gave us a look at this style but Holy shit...a war film?!? It’s just stunning. It almost at times doesn’t even feel like a war film but more like a meaty drama/thriller that you can’t take your eyes away from.
If the Golden Globes are any indication of what’s to come with Mendes taking home Best Director and the film taking the high honor of Best Picture...I’m sure the Oscars will be headed in their direction as well.
So while this quick write up tells you nothing...it speaks the most important this which is to go see 1917 ASAP.
1917 opens fully January 10th in the states.
Blewitt
I just started to see some mentions and early reviews of this. I’m so out of the loop I hadn’t even seen a trailer or heard of it before. I trust your recommendation so maybe I’ll get out to see it. That’s a firm maybe since I am a bit of a shut in! 😆
Good to see a fresh post. Been thinking about you but didn’t want to bother ya! I hope you’ve been resting and recharging a bit.
Lol. You been living under a rock?!? lol
Yeah I took a little hiatus from here for about 2 weeks. Needed to clear my head and I didn’t want to just be a total bummer after losing my girl. So I just took a breather. Hope the art is chugging along brother.
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It’s cozy under this rock...
Looking very forward to seeing this with my brother when he visits...we both were horrified of what we read about WWI in All Quiet on the Western Front together a few years ago. Unbelievable war
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Yeah. The Great War is a fascinatingly horrific one to learn about. I can’t wait to watch the Peter Jackson doc They Shall Not Grow Old.
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This is totally on my list! It is encouraging to hear you liked it!
Happy New Year! 🤗
Yeah it’s kick ass. Think I’ll see Just Mercy next. Then Uncut Gems. Good ol’ AMC A-List is getting its use from my loser ass.
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Just back from the movie! 👍🏻👍🏻
I'm keen AF! Can't wait to see it. Glad it's good.
It was beautiful done. Really feels like you are there for the mission with em.
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That's great! I've been meaning to see it but have been busy. Maybe this weekend. Hope you're good. Haven't seen you around much.
Gotcha.
Yeah I took a nice little well needed breather to clear my head and just get myself in a better place. Getting there. Been a rough few months but I’m on the right track. I’ll be back here in full gear in the coming days. Thx brother.
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I asked tarazkp about ya who messaged you I think. Just concerned is all. Seems like you're on the right track and a break can be good. So, have a good weekend mate!
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Really looking forward to seeing this....but not to having to explain to the wife the history .....they don't do history in Thailand unless it involves Thailand kicking seven bells out of Burma lol
And it seems I have to wait for release until 30th Jan :-(
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Weak! That long for the release?!? Well when it comes, be sure to go. Just an all around suspenseful and beautifully done project.
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From what people are saying, I need to watch this movie. The buzz over this title has been too strong.
Howdy sir blewitt! I was wondering if this would be good or not, thanks for the recommendation!