Chris Stuckmann reviews 1917, starring George MacKay, Dean-Charles Champman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch. Directed by Sam Mendes.
That shot made me tear up. It was extraordinary. My only problem(which is barely even a problem as it happens in other movies WAY more often), is the fact that Scofield outran about 25 bullets in the span of the movie when every attacker was within 10-20 feet of him. But then you have to remember how hard and long it was to reload ammunition into those guns back then, and that it was harder to aim down sight, especially at a moving target. I give the movie a 9.99 out of 10. It's my favorite movie
@@maxoman8888 one shot I remember seeing is the second they leave the ruins of the German bunker after escaping the collapse from the tripwire and the camera is on Blake's back, and the entire screen becomes consumed solely by the blue of the sky and Blake. It stood out
That shot when he steps out of the house and the camera angles in a way that the glowing orange in the distance makes the destroyed cathedral window we see it through look like a gate to hell.
I'm happy to see this comment gain traction. I completely agree that the characters weren't lacking. Copy and pasting what I wrote elsewhere: I didn't find myself struggling to understand, care for and root for the two men. To me, this was the definition of perfectly executing negative space--by not being dialogue-centered, but still giving plenty enough to understand the core of who they are--which goes even beyond their dialogue, obviously, as their actions often said more than they ever could. It was masterfully done, in my opinion.
Rodech Syrinx Going to have to disagree with you on that one. The fact that they remain mostly lacking was one of the more frustrating elemental the movie. And right when we get to see our main character’s b photos of his loved ones and the credits roll after just makes it worse
@@danbam3411 may I ask how you found it lacking? My thoughts: (Spoilers ahead) Schofield at the start of the film is very apethetic to the outside world as illustrated by him trading away his medal. He'd rather not think about his family and emotionally distances them from himself. He's very apprehensive about going on the mission because he starts out not caring as much as Blake. This is in contrast to Blake whos main motivation is helping save his brother, even willing to throw aside his personal safety to finish the mission. And when he dies he asks Schofield to write to his mother. His motivations are people he cares about. Which is something Schofield doesn't take to heart until Blake's death. After which his motivation also becomes finishing Blake's mission for him and his family. Also putting the mission before his own safety. Doing so hes reminded of his own family in the scene that ends the movie. The movie starts and ends with him resting against a tree but he's a different more caring person now. To me this was a satisfactory character arc especially for the setting and plot of the movie which naturally doesn't allow for much introspective character moments but instead allows them to play out mostly silently and through visual storytelling.
“We should put him out of his misery” “No, he needs water” Both soldiers show compassion in their own way. That's character build-up. This is a film about the present, not their background. I don't really agree that they need to tell much about the character's past, that won't help the story but disturb the experience.
And like in every war film, they pay for their compassion. Or at least one of them does. Just in Saving Private Ryan, it depicts the enemy as vicious and untrustworthy who brutes repay your kindness with treachery. A particular cliche I'd like to see go away, as all it does is dehumanize the enemy into brutes who the story is saying (however implicitly) should be killed even when surrendered or helpless.
Lamu Xiangqiu Yes, absolutely. We even got some backstory about how the guy grew up in his mother's orchard. All we needed to know was that they were nice mannered young dudes in a terrible situation and the film portrayed that perfectly. I disagree with Chris on that and it should've gotten an A imo.
@@williamhiers1280 Yeah but the German pilot probably didn't speak any English so he didn't know what the hell they were doing. Some Brits had just shot him out of the sky two on one so he probably wasn't looking to make friends with any of them.
Whatever, chris is lame in always thinking every character needs a sob background story for us to care about them. It’s childish to be honest. We should move past that at this point.
I agree - the conversations about the medal and the cherry blossom, the scenes with the little girl spoke volumes about both the characters as does George Mackay's final scene.
100% agreed. Their actions throughout the movie revealed so much about who they were--more than dialogue ever could. Even though the (often limited) dialogue throughout was masterfully revealing as well, in my opinion. The visuals accompanied by perfectly executed negative space--through the absence of constant dialogue--were incredibly well done.
I also like the ending of that scene when the women asked him to stay with her and the baby (obviously they needed protection an aide) but not even that would stop him frm completing his mission
I disagree about the lack of character, especially in William. every moment had a lasting impact, for instance, when that VERY BAD thing happened that look on his face was always there and it was quite spectacular how much development they fit into like 2 hours Edit: I think the development was shown rather then told, they cant really give you everything that has happened to a character in the short 2 hour time frame where the camera never cuts
Without a doubt his character development was shown instead of told. Like look at the first shot where he pretended to be asleep hoping he wouldn't be picked and then compare that to the drive he has as the movie goes on.
So you thought the characters were lacking because there wasn’t an exposition dump of their lives throughout the movie? The best part about this movie is how we as the audience are thrusted into these particular events within the lives of these soldiers and their characters are slowly and meticulously built through their dialogue in conversation, their reactions in terrible situations, silent moments, funny story, and overall immensely great acting. I felt every emotion I needed to feel from this movie because of the fact that their characters weren’t so ham fisted with a writers perspective of a fabricated life. The only true small gripe would be the cgi rats
I'm tired of reviewers expecting "deep, rich characters" in films that are clearly going for a grounded experience of what war is like. In this case, the "Runner" is the protagonist, and the Great fucking War is the antagonist. There is not character development in war. Just the common-man losing his god damned humanity for political bullshit. Can we respect when Film decides to portray this?
I feel the same way. The movie threw us into it and the scenes were definitely enough to build the tension and our concern for the characters and I feel it doesn't need anymore emotional depth than that
You're tired, drained, soaking wet, damn freezing, just hopes in hands, and you hear a voice singing in the woods "I'm going home" far far way, and the voice gets better and better. Bloody Hell, now thats' an epic scene in a war movie.
@@arizonarangerwithabigirono1520 people can have their opinion, I'm sorry that you didn't know that. Unlike you, I didn't insult anyone here, just stated my point of view
A worldwide treasure. The man is pure genius. As a huge fan of the novel 'Dune', i'm so frustrated that he won't be teaming up with Denis for that film.
The most amazing aspect of the “one shot” for the entire movie is that it is extremely successful at making you (the audience) feel like you are accompanying the main characters on their mission. You are literally in the trenches alongside them. Fantastic film!
Yes! I felt that literal minutes into the film and it had my heart jacked the rest of the movie. It felt like you couldn't turn away or ignore a moment of dread because YOU were there... balls out anxiety, the claustrophobia in that tripwire scene
Indeed. I showed this to my parents, completely bored of war movie and not wanting to watch any more. Normally they would pause movies 3-4 times. They watched it all without pausing. They loved it so much they actually thanked me for insisting on showing it to them.
I disagree about having not enough character building. To me I felt the main lead does go through an arc that feels very natural to the progression of the film.
Mark Brouillette I agree. The characters have motivation in which gives the arc. We hear them talk about how they feel, what they believe in, and how the war is effecting them. Also, later on in the film when we switch to one character his story is clear and has motivaton. I love this film, sure very simple story but damn I felt for the main characters and their determination to save thousands.
Bvgger 0ff pls Kinda makes me think about whether the cherry blossoms are his life before the war, and when he washes up against the bloated bodies it’s a reminder of when he was at the Somme. The same battle where hundreds of thousands of British troops died within hours.
Such a horrific transition-from the reminder of his friend’s life to the abrupt pile of bodies, bringing up the image of Tom’s death and the other friends he’s lost along the way.
Okay, I disagree with the character-building take. In a film like this, you can’t make it character-driven without sacrificing at least some amount of realism. I think the minimal character building was intentional. Imagine that you’re in the middle of WWI. You and your buddy are being sent out on your own to deliver a message to a battalion that’s miles away from where you are. You have to deliver the message within hours or else you send everyone into a meat grinder. You’re essentially fighting through the apocalypse. You’re not gonna just stop and talk about yourselves, your backstories or anything like that. You’re gonna talk about what you see around you so you’re aware enough to stay alive. I think if they did try to put more in there than they did, it’d kill the pacing, it’d kill the realism, and it’d kill a major part of the overarching theme: that time and focus are of essence. But that’s just my opinion
Exactly. Even when Dean/Blake was just telling his story before the plane scene, I was like who the fuck would be talking about anything but what’s around you right now
I thought it was extremely hard hitting and meaningful that we found out in the last scene that Schofield has a family, he has a wife and child and the photo said on the back come home. Seeing the journey he went through, I don't know, I found that revelation at the end even more emotional.
+MyNameIsJoeTheProGamer There's been good movies in the first half of the year (i.e. Endgame, Toy Story 4, John Wick 3, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Crawl, etc) too.
I think the lack of character is intentional, as it’s emphasising the point these are ordinary people that aren’t anything special. It could be any of us.
The scene with the french woman was the only time you get to relax, and the dialogue behind it was perfect i cant describe how amazing and necessary that scene was
This film was an incredible journey and it earned every single second of screen time. I cried at the end because it was so cathartic. It’s absolutely incredible and can’t wait to see it again.
I just came back from the theater about an hour ago and I can’t explain to anyone who has asked me how it was, the intense emotions that came over me. The climax when he is running across the battle it one of the most emotional, emmense, cathartic scenes I have ever experienced
This was the best movie I've seen in a long time. It had some of the best camera work I've ever seen. The acting, costumes, and setting made everything feel authentic. I actually felt like it was 1917 and it never felt modern or like Hollywood. The twists were shocking. I grieved when the protagonist grieved, I was shocked when he was shocked, scared when he was scared. It definitely built character, but in a subtle way. I cared about him and his development. Will was a complex character with quirks who reacted to everything in a realistic and human way. The protagonist was never safe, I felt like he was in actual danger and did not expect him to succeed like I do with superhero movies. I haven't been on an emotional journey in a movie in a long time. This was Godfather level good. The movie had actual stakes. I felt like I was there with the protagonist and did not feel like I was watching a movie. I haven't gotten that into a movie in a long time. The score and cinematography was brilliant. It is hands down my favorite war movie! It deserves to win oscars for the writing, directing, and acting. I highly recommend it. Pay attention Hollywood, this is how you make a good movie. One where we care and actually feel something.
@@CaLMCee Very poor and closed minded take. Can you actually provide a more in-depth response? There isn't even exactly much dialogue lol. But sounds like you simply don't understand film very well. Can you at least appreciate the cinematography?
Until 1917, I’ve never watched a movie that conjured up so many smells in my mind. As they leave the British front line and pass dead horses, rotting flesh, and cesspools, I could almost smell each one. Then, when they finally make it to the cherry orchard, the blossoms cause us to imagine their fragrance and help us rest for a moment with the characters after a riveting opening sequence. I think that’s another reason why this story is so immersive-it appeals to so many senses.
You're wrong on the character analysis Chris. It was nuanced and brilliant and very to the point. You didn't need the characters to have a story arc. War is its own suffering.
100%. This film probably taught me you don’t need dialogue for character (not saying this is what Chris wanted), just an excellent actor with brilliant use of subtle body language and facial expression is enough.
I came out of it about 3 hours ago and i’m starting to come back, I feel like I was in shock. This one really hit me hard. I don’t know why, It was heavy but I can’t recommend it enough.
Interesting. I had the opposite reaction. I left They Shall Not Grow Old with this really somber, almost life altering thought digestion going on and I just walked out of 1917 like 🤷♂️
I absolutely loved this movie. I walked out in shock too and cant seem to shake it yet. I just kept thinking about our troops and what they must go thru. Brilliant film in every way.
@@jdrahonovsky same. TSNGO is way too real because it is. Knowing this is fictionalized (in a loose sense. Based on a true story) kind of took away of the realism of the situation, if that makes sense.
kidneythief91 same! I'm still in shock. Best movie I've seen in years. This was on Godfather levels of good. I actually cried near the end of the movie.
Only big issue I have was the tripwire scene. Its fine if they survived but damn could they at least have a limp or something? The most Will had was mere dust in his eyes, and that was after he was covered in rock and debris which should have messed his face up a bit.
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Characters arcs are just enough... Schofield saying, " why did you choose me" to charging alone halfway across the battlefield to deliver the message! That just sums up his character development, its subtle but its there.
Arc fulfilled? Isn't the film praised for realism? How on earth having an arc and fulfillment of an arc realistic? Lmao. They shouldn't turn real life events into protagonist mythical epics. That's fucking awful. Your comment just stinks from a realism point of view. Lol. The best of the films are the ones that have no such fulfillment. Or an arc. Because that's not how life or the world works. Either way, the people praising it either contradict each other or the film. Honestly that is one of the main reasons I find it overrated.
@@saeedvazirian dude, you want real events movie? go watch a documentary, also many people talk about this is because this movie is amazing, definitely not overrated.
I'd say if Jeremy actually bothered to even give films like The Lighthouse, Parasite or marriage story then ya we might be with their highest grades aligning on a film.
Upen Graden It makes one really appreciate our current situation in modern society. These guys lived in complete misery in those trenches for years, hoping that they may one day see their families again. Thought it was excellent movie.
@@KJ-ss3jr thats very untrue guns like the mosin nagant where deadly accurate, and the madsen mg one of the very first ever light machine guns was so good that its still used in actual service by the Brazilian police to this day
Yeah they did miss a lot, but I attribute that to 1. The one soldier was piss drunk, 2. Guns back then took forever to reload and would very often jam, and 3. They were at full sprint chasing after a moving target with a gun that barely had a sight on it, trying to reload while moving themselves. That being said, they were within 10 to 20 feet of Scofield every single time.
They're generic characters copy and pasted from other war films. The innocent doe-eyed rookie with the traumatized comrade who has nowhere to go. "Tell my mother, I love her....", "I cant stay..... I have a duty." please....
@@ldk8 i can tell that in your dying breath, you'll hold unto the first person you see and tell them to delete your browsing history or something. It's 1917, if their family is the most important to them who are you to judge?
milicoA it’s obvious the movie was more focused on the journey to achieve the goal. And it was done in a one shot sequence, so how much substance do you expect to learn from characters when the movie is shot in real time and their goal isn’t focused on themselves? I applaud the writers for not trying to shove deep sentimental substance down our throats. They had just the right amount of nuance and subtlety to make me care for them.
I disagree about the character thing. Tom was characterized quite well in my opinion, and his optimism and kind heart ended up being the end for him. That made me tear up. That scene where he slowly dies, and he didnt want it to be in silence was honestly so beautiful. Its so fitting that the one who was always cracking some jokes wanted to die next to his friend calming him with words. Not to mention the scene with the baby showed us Will’s soft side, which was really only touched on when Tom died. This movie gets an A in my book.
I disagree with the lack of character, with going into spoilers when a certain character dies the tone has a distinct change. Before that there was a slight feeling of levity and afterwards the tone gets more serious.
Sort of disagree with your point on character. In 1917 you didn't know them inside out, but you got a sense of who they were with the talk of home, medals, jokes etc and actually knowing their names. In Dunkirk I didn't know any character's name by the end of the Movie, and certainly didn't care about them.
I’d have to disagree with the lack of character development. I think the minimalist dialogue revealed just enough and the acting was subtle and realistic, not over dramatic that it felt more raw. I think in what it wanted to achieve and more it was perfect. The soundtrack was thrilling and engaging, as well as doing a good job at not blending in as background noise. The sound design was impeccable and the emotions felt real. It felt anti-cliche though for some people online it’s debatable. For me it was the best film released in 2019
I watched this yesterday. There were a couple of surprises that Chris mentioned in his review, which will undercut your experience for the first time if you watch his review.
I agree..I tend to go see movies first and then check out his review these days Not because of spoilers really..but to see a movie without knowing what he thinks of it
Yea i totally agree, that was a scene that totally made me jump and was so tense. I'm glad i watched this review after watching as it would have ruined that moment.
@@stevearkie5722 False. That *official number* is 116,708 Americans killed. Considering that the Entente/Allies lost 5,711,696 soldiers killed in action that's 2% of the total killed on the allied side. Meanwhile France had 1,397,800 killed in action while the British (with its commonwealth and empire included) had 1, 114,914 killed in action. Italy had 651,000 killed in action, while Serbia had 275,000 killed (from a population of only 4,5 million that means 16,1% of their entire population killed in the war) and Romania 250,000 (9,07%) Let's not even mention the wounded in action where France alone had 4,266,000 wounded in action. The entire number of Entente/Allied wounded were 12,809,208. As for the Central Powers. Germany alone had 2,050,897 killed in action and a further 4,247,143 wounded in action. Germany alone also had 426,000 *civilian* deaths. Austria-Hungary had 1,1 million killed in action and 3,620,000 wounded in action. The Ottoman Empire (later Turkey) had 771,844 killed in action (though that number is probably a lot higher since they only counted those who were from "Turkey proper" *after* the war when the Ottoman Empire was dramatically decreased in size.) All in all. 9,721,937 were killed in action of all the countries who took part in WWI. That means that 1,2% of ALL killed in WWI were Americans. Sounds to me the war barely affected them - especially not since the population was 92 million at the time. That's 0,13% of the population. Compare that to France who lost 4,29% of its population, Germany who lost 3,82%, Austria-Hungary who lost 3,05%, The Ottoman Empire who lost 13,72% (Armenian genocide included). Australia lost 1,38% of its population and New Zealand 1,64%. I'm only saying that many more countries suffered *a lot more* and were way more affected by shortages in manpower after the war was over. What's your point anyway? The "great" American "sacrifice" in WWI?
@@stevearkie5722 False. That *official number* is 116,708 Americans killed. Considering that the Entente/Allies lost 5,711,696 soldiers killed in action that's 2% of the total killed on the allied side. Meanwhile France had 1,397,800 killed in action while the British (with its commonwealth and empire included) had 1, 114,914 killed in action. Italy had 651,000 killed in action, while Serbia had 275,000 killed (from a population of only 4,5 million that means 16,1% of their entire population killed in the war) and Romania 250,000. Let's not even mention the wounded in action where France alone had 4,266,000 wounded in action. The entire number of Entente/Allied wounded were 12,809,208. As for the Central Powers. Germany alone had 2,050,897 killed in action and a further 4,247,143 wounded in action. Germany alone also had 426,000 *civilian* deaths. Austria-Hungary had 1,1 million killed in action and 3,620,000 wounded in action. The Ottoman Empire (later Turkey) had 771,844 killed in action (though that number is probably a lot higher since they only counted those who were from "Turkey proper" *after* the war when the Ottoman Empire was dramatically decreased in size.) All in all. 9,721,937 were killed in action of all the countries who took part in WWI. That means that 1,2% of ALL killed in WWI were Americans. Sounds to me the war barely affected them - especially not since the population was 92 million at the time. That's 0,13% of the population. Compare that to France who lost 4,29% of its population, Germany who lost 3,82%, Austria-Hungary who lost 3,05%, The Ottoman Empire who lost 13,72% (Armenian genocide included). Australia lost 1,38% of its population and New Zealand 1,64%.
I have some thoughts 🤔 1917 is unlike any war film I've ever seen! This movie was shot in the most stunningly beautiful way possible. Cinematographer Roger Deakins (Almost all of the Coen Brothers films, Sicario, How to Train Your Dragon 1 & 2 and Bladerunner 2049 😍) alongside director Sam Mendes (as well as the rest of the crew of course) crafted a harrowing journey that doesn't let up at all during its 2 hour runtime. You feel as if you are right alongside our main characters as they push across enemy lines to save 1,600 British soldiers from an ambush set by German soldiers. The score by Thomas Newman, who has been creating great scores for decades, has created his BEST and gloomiest score to date. I was audibly hooked thirty seconds into the film 🎶👏🎶 I can't wait to sit down with the score soon! There are a ton of a-list stars in this film but they all have very little screen time (Richard Madden was the absolute best of the bunch in my opinion) compared to Dean-Charles Chapman and George Mackay and this is where the film excells. You are left with two everyday young soldiers that are given an impossible task and you form a bond with them as they make their way across the war torn country side. There are startling, heart wrenching, suspenseful, horrifying and inspiring moments throughout the entire film and they ALL need to be experienced on the BIG screen. I often tell people to see movies on the BIG screen but I've never meant it as much as I do right now. Don't go into this film thinking you're seeing something along the lines of Saving Private Ryan or Apocalypse Now. 1917 is much more intimate compared to those films and that is why it is such a unique cinematic experience. I will be seeing this again before it leaves the theater without a doubt. Don't sleep on this film! Trust me, it's an experience unlike any you've had before at the cinema.
Well, you need something, but not like I got to have their whole history on what brought them there, who their cousins are, or what they plan to do if they made it back or anything.
I’m gonna have to disagree on this one Chris there was character in George McKay’s character. So I would defiantly do a second viewing of this movie just saying.
I don’t get why people find it so hard to explain the technique of the film. It has long shots yes, but a better way to describe it is that the story is set in real-time
Going into this movie I thought that “the one shot” effect will be exhausting, but damn it kept me on edge the whole time and somehow “one shot” effect made it more engaging than a regular movie 😩❤️❤️
The development of George McKay’s character throughout the film is subtle and meaningful - the final scene of him taking out the photos of his wife and children encapsulates it all perfectly. Subtlety is something I find many Americans just don’t understand.
There are 320+ million of us...Some of us understand subtlety, some of us don't, just like every other country's population lol. Not sure why you felt it necessary to just take a swing at Americans for no reason.
How is that development, though? Didn't he always cherish and long for his family? Wasn't he always going to try to accomplish his mission even to the point of risking his life (being a good soldier and following commands of his superiors, despite maybe preferring not to)? I'm fine with a movie not having character development (I think it's overrated, personally), I just don't get what people are making out to be any meaningful such here.
Chris's A- to A+ is awesometacular B to B+ is worth buy it on blue ray C to B- is a good time no alcohol required C- to D is good time if youre drunk D- is t minus F is dog shit
really how much depth do they need? I am glad they didn't converse until needed as other movies do. It showed they were very focused on what was in front of them and on alert for anything that might happen.
Just watched this film, and it is by far the best movie of 2019. If a movie like this doesn’t get an A+, then I don’t know what the hell he’s watching.
This movie had my heart in my throat THE ENTIRE RUNTIME. One of the films of the last decade, I believe. The most unique genre period piece I've seen in so long
Just saw this and when they're in the field and trench was thinking "wow this is a really good long shot" then they left the trench and it kept going!!!
@@Sphere723 I would love to see you aim at a moving Target while running with a heavy ass long rifle that you probably can't even hold straight because your only 9 and completely lack any understanding of what real combat feels likes.
@Dawit_K First time he was shot at he was standing in the open 30 yards away from a german in a window. An 8 year old could make that shot. It was just silly watching germans run at him when they are 40 yards away. Why are they running at him? Just stop and shoot. It was just a little ridiculous. Took me out of the movie.
One of the first times I disagree with you, Chris. I just saw this movie and I can not stop thinking about it. It was very possibly the best movie I have ever seen. I don't know if you just missed it but there was so much character. I found myself leaning forward for William. Sympathizing with him. I constantly forgot I was watching a movie. The flare scene in the town and the scene that shows William riding in the van after the tragic scene were two of the greatest scenes I have ever seen. Ever. This movie was perfect.
I really enjoyed this movie. Unfortunately there was a lady talking for the first 15 to 20 minutes of the movie in the theater. Still don't know why people go to the movies to talk... But man this movie was good
I watched it today and can agree on that this movie is overrated, other than the one shot idea there was nothing interesting about the movie. man gets mission --> man's friend dies --> man finishes mission Nothing in this movie other than the one shot idea was Oscar worthy to me. Performances were alright, music was what you would expect from a generic war movie, there is a classic "nice guy is kind but dies to enemy" death. Dunkirk was much better than this or any other known war movie was much better than this. The cinematography in Dunkirk is great, the acting is MUCH better than 1917, the music is more interesting and so on.
Premix Utah I saw 4 good/great movies in the last week alone: Ford v Ferrari, knives out, A beautiful day in the neighborhood, and the Irishman. It’s been a solid year for sure imo
This year Hollywood was really fantastic I hope this type of energy we will see in next year too Well this year was full of surprises Thank God..............
Supa Saiyan Savage not anyone actually only like 0.00001 of humans can. Well people can technically pay on the online store but getting there is a different topic.
The one gripe I have about it are the clips they showed in the trailer. There are two surprises they show and two intense scenes they could’ve left out
@@WH250398 yes! I really didnt get the hype. On a technical level it was close to perfection.. the editing, the acting, the cinematography, but on a creative level, which is where nolan always seemed to shine, it was kind of boring. Inception, interstellar, the prestige, even the dark knight trilogy were all high concept movies with great execution. This just felt off..
That flares lighting the town shot is one of the most gorgeous shots I've ever seen.
There's was sooooo many good shots in this movie
Killer 121 Gr8 b8, m8
That shot made me tear up. It was extraordinary. My only problem(which is barely even a problem as it happens in other movies WAY more often), is the fact that Scofield outran about 25 bullets in the span of the movie when every attacker was within 10-20 feet of him. But then you have to remember how hard and long it was to reload ammunition into those guns back then, and that it was harder to aim down sight, especially at a moving target. I give the movie a 9.99 out of 10. It's my favorite movie
@@maxoman8888 one shot I remember seeing is the second they leave the ruins of the German bunker after escaping the collapse from the tripwire and the camera is on Blake's back, and the entire screen becomes consumed solely by the blue of the sky and Blake. It stood out
@@aidand.7911 Not to mention, it was dark and the Germans themselves were moving.
When he wakes up and the shot turns to the city with the flares glaring over it is honestly some of the greatest cinematography ive seen personally
The music during that scene was gorgeous too. Felt like a surreal fantasy sequence.
YES
I was in awe at this shot.
@@thebatman4279 I legitimately thought he had died for a moment. It looked surreal, almost like it was a miniature.
That shot when he steps out of the house and the camera angles in a way that the glowing orange in the distance makes the destroyed cathedral window we see it through look like a gate to hell.
I slightly disagree that the characters are lacking: I feel the character is just enough with what little is given to us
Agreed
I'm happy to see this comment gain traction. I completely agree that the characters weren't lacking. Copy and pasting what I wrote elsewhere: I didn't find myself struggling to understand, care for and root for the two men. To me, this was the definition of perfectly executing negative space--by not being dialogue-centered, but still giving plenty enough to understand the core of who they are--which goes even beyond their dialogue, obviously, as their actions often said more than they ever could. It was masterfully done, in my opinion.
Rodech Syrinx Going to have to disagree with you on that one. The fact that they remain mostly lacking was one of the more frustrating elemental the movie. And right when we get to see our main character’s b photos of his loved ones and the credits roll after just makes it worse
@@danbam3411 may I ask how you found it lacking?
My thoughts: (Spoilers ahead)
Schofield at the start of the film is very apethetic to the outside world as illustrated by him trading away his medal. He'd rather not think about his family and emotionally distances them from himself. He's very apprehensive about going on the mission because he starts out not caring as much as Blake.
This is in contrast to Blake whos main motivation is helping save his brother, even willing to throw aside his personal safety to finish the mission. And when he dies he asks Schofield to write to his mother. His motivations are people he cares about. Which is something Schofield doesn't take to heart until Blake's death. After which his motivation also becomes finishing Blake's mission for him and his family. Also putting the mission before his own safety. Doing so hes reminded of his own family in the scene that ends the movie. The movie starts and ends with him resting against a tree but he's a different more caring person now.
To me this was a satisfactory character arc especially for the setting and plot of the movie which naturally doesn't allow for much introspective character moments but instead allows them to play out mostly silently and through visual storytelling.
You need to have empathy.
My history teacher offered extra credit to see the movie and I’m over here like I was gonna see it anyways
Your history teacher sounds pretty cool.
Weirdos man. Watch it in ur Nintendo wii shoutout Scorsese’s
When I was in high school my teacher gave us extra credit to see Pearl Harbor. I saw it. Haven't seen it since. Lol
Christopher Cross I honestly feel bad that you watched that movie and just the memories of watching that movie scar me lol
@@showmebaseball6133 yeah it was pretty awful. Lol I think that was around 2001. Haven't seen it since. Don't plan to either. Lol
“We should put him out of his misery”
“No, he needs water”
Both soldiers show compassion in their own way. That's character build-up. This is a film about the present, not their background. I don't really agree that they need to tell much about the character's past, that won't help the story but disturb the experience.
And like in every war film, they pay for their compassion. Or at least one of them does. Just in Saving Private Ryan, it depicts the enemy as vicious and untrustworthy who brutes repay your kindness with treachery. A particular cliche I'd like to see go away, as all it does is dehumanize the enemy into brutes who the story is saying (however implicitly) should be killed even when surrendered or helpless.
Lamu Xiangqiu
Yes, absolutely. We even got some backstory about how the guy grew up in his mother's orchard. All we needed to know was that they were nice mannered young dudes in a terrible situation and the film portrayed that perfectly. I disagree with Chris on that and it should've gotten an A imo.
@@williamhiers1280 Yeah but the German pilot probably didn't speak any English so he didn't know what the hell they were doing. Some Brits had just shot him out of the sky two on one so he probably wasn't looking to make friends with any of them.
@The Algorithm Design exactly so there is no need to pay to much energy in a way that gives too much info about their past, highlights will enough.
I don’t get why they saved him, they should just have left him
Watch it again Chris. It's subtle, but the character building was there, especially for George Mackay's character
Whatever, chris is lame in always thinking every character needs a sob background story for us to care about them. It’s childish to be honest. We should move past that at this point.
I agree - the conversations about the medal and the cherry blossom, the scenes with the little girl spoke volumes about both the characters as does George Mackay's final scene.
How was it lacking in character. One of them had a brother in danger and the other's best friend died
Roberto149 for Chris that’s just too generic you see?
100% agreed. Their actions throughout the movie revealed so much about who they were--more than dialogue ever could. Even though the (often limited) dialogue throughout was masterfully revealing as well, in my opinion. The visuals accompanied by perfectly executed negative space--through the absence of constant dialogue--were incredibly well done.
Hello-
if this didn't win for cinematography what the hell would???
Probably joker, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, or some movie disney paid off the academy for. But I agree, this should win
A hidden life
Won’t even get nominated, but Lighthouse cinematography all the way!!!
Logiic honestly the lighthouse is amazing
Black Panther
The scene of giving his milk to the french woman to feed the baby was so meaningful, like he was destined to do that and survived many dangers
Comphy Sync
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It also was supposed to hint at his own daughter (why he happened to be good with the baby out of apparently no where)
Comphy Sync saw it today. This was my favourite scene
I also like the ending of that scene when the women asked him to stay with her and the baby (obviously they needed protection an aide) but not even that would stop him frm completing his mission
Comphy Sync it seemed very contrived to me
That was the scene that made me finally give up and walk out.
I disagree about the lack of character, especially in William. every moment had a lasting impact, for instance, when that VERY BAD thing happened that look on his face was always there and it was quite spectacular how much development they fit into like 2 hours
Edit: I think the development was shown rather then told, they cant really give you everything that has happened to a character in the short 2 hour time frame where the camera never cuts
Spud Magnum yeah I still disagree with that.
@@danbam3411 Me or the video? Lmao
Not ashamed to say that when William climbed out of the river onto the riverbank and cried I joined him
Without a doubt his character development was shown instead of told. Like look at the first shot where he pretended to be asleep hoping he wouldn't be picked and then compare that to the drive he has as the movie goes on.
Spud Magnum ikr!
So you thought the characters were lacking because there wasn’t an exposition dump of their lives throughout the movie? The best part about this movie is how we as the audience are thrusted into these particular events within the lives of these soldiers and their characters are slowly and meticulously built through their dialogue in conversation, their reactions in terrible situations, silent moments, funny story, and overall immensely great acting. I felt every emotion I needed to feel from this movie because of the fact that their characters weren’t so ham fisted with a writers perspective of a fabricated life. The only true small gripe would be the cgi rats
Andrea Nunez THANK YOU!!! THIS REVIEW WAS GOOD UNTIL HE POINTED OUT THE CHARACTER SITUATION BUT YOU SAID IT WELL. THANK YOU!!
I'm sure hes right and you're wrong. Call it a hunch lol
Dunkirk was painfully hollow. Boring even
Andrea Nunez You are right on point, thank you.
I'm tired of reviewers expecting "deep, rich characters" in films that are clearly going for a grounded experience of what war is like. In this case, the "Runner" is the protagonist, and the Great fucking War is the antagonist.
There is not character development in war. Just the common-man losing his god damned humanity for political bullshit. Can we respect when Film decides to portray this?
I feel the same way. The movie threw us into it and the scenes were definitely enough to build the tension and our concern for the characters and I feel it doesn't need anymore emotional depth than that
You're tired, drained, soaking wet, damn freezing, just hopes in hands, and you hear a voice singing in the woods "I'm going home" far far way, and the voice gets better and better. Bloody Hell, now thats' an epic scene in a war movie.
Francis Raj one of the most beautiful scenes ive seen this year
Very unrealistic though
SohnPreußens you’re an idiot
@@arizonarangerwithabigirono1520 people can have their opinion, I'm sorry that you didn't know that. Unlike you, I didn't insult anyone here, just stated my point of view
SohnPreußens bruh you have the iq of a McChicken if you think that scene was unrealistic
I got here in 2019. Only 102 years late.
Cloud Strife comedy gold
That TUFF😅😂😂
This deserves to be in the Stuckmann comments hall of fame!
Holy fuck balls pal, you're late!
Funny comment
Roger Deakins is easily one of the best cinematographers ever, so happy to hear he’s probably coming for his 2nd Oscar because he deserves it!
A worldwide treasure. The man is pure genius. As a huge fan of the novel 'Dune', i'm so frustrated that he won't be teaming up with Denis for that film.
What makes him one of the greats though
Hamza Orakzai who is doing the cinematography?
@@Hugh_Morris I believe the same guy who did it for Rogue one, don't really remember his name.
@@Hugh_Morris Greig Fraser
The most amazing aspect of the “one shot” for the entire movie is that it is extremely successful at making you (the audience) feel like you are accompanying the main characters on their mission. You are literally in the trenches alongside them. Fantastic film!
When the Bombshells started landing FEET AWAY from Scho, I was getting mini heart attacks😫
Yes! I felt that literal minutes into the film and it had my heart jacked the rest of the movie. It felt like you couldn't turn away or ignore a moment of dread because YOU were there... balls out anxiety, the claustrophobia in that tripwire scene
Indeed. I showed this to my parents, completely bored of war movie and not wanting to watch any more. Normally they would pause movies 3-4 times. They watched it all without pausing. They loved it so much they actually thanked me for insisting on showing it to them.
Indeed
That's a further reason not to develop the character further. You are the character.
I disagree about having not enough character building. To me I felt the main lead does go through an arc that feels very natural to the progression of the film.
Mark Brouillette Agreed!
Mark Brouillette yeah but I still disagree with that.
Mark Brouillette I agree. The characters have motivation in which gives the arc. We hear them talk about how they feel, what they believe in, and how the war is effecting them. Also, later on in the film when we switch to one character his story is clear and has motivaton. I love this film, sure very simple story but damn I felt for the main characters and their determination to save thousands.
What arc
agreed- i literally teared up in parts
I personally prefer this movie than dunkirk.
Dunkirk was suspenseful but 1917 is better because of its unique shot.
Absolutely
This movie was better because of the one mission they had. It was all about the journey.
Agreed. I found this infinitely more engaging.
I'm in the minority that didnt like Dunkirk, but i found 1917 to be really good.
When he's floating in the river and that cherry blossom starts coming down....
Ugh that part hurt my heart
and then he washes up in a pile of bloated corpses
Bvgger 0ff pls Kinda makes me think about whether the cherry blossoms are his life before the war, and when he washes up against the bloated bodies it’s a reminder of when he was at the Somme. The same battle where hundreds of thousands of British troops died within hours.
Such a horrific transition-from the reminder of his friend’s life to the abrupt pile of bodies, bringing up the image of Tom’s death and the other friends he’s lost along the way.
Okay, I disagree with the character-building take. In a film like this, you can’t make it character-driven without sacrificing at least some amount of realism. I think the minimal character building was intentional. Imagine that you’re in the middle of WWI. You and your buddy are being sent out on your own to deliver a message to a battalion that’s miles away from where you are. You have to deliver the message within hours or else you send everyone into a meat grinder. You’re essentially fighting through the apocalypse. You’re not gonna just stop and talk about yourselves, your backstories or anything like that. You’re gonna talk about what you see around you so you’re aware enough to stay alive. I think if they did try to put more in there than they did, it’d kill the pacing, it’d kill the realism, and it’d kill a major part of the overarching theme: that time and focus are of essence. But that’s just my opinion
Exactly. Even when Dean/Blake was just telling his story before the plane scene, I was like who the fuck would be talking about anything but what’s around you right now
@@PetSymmetry They even did that well though because Wills reaction was the same as ours, WTF are you doing?
I thought it was extremely hard hitting and meaningful that we found out in the last scene that Schofield has a family, he has a wife and child and the photo said on the back come home. Seeing the journey he went through, I don't know, I found that revelation at the end even more emotional.
Same with Dunkirk, too many people complain about character development as though they need to know every detail of someone’s past to hope they live.
Agree, it is perfect. Nothing could make this movie better.
Was expecting another A+ but I’ll take a A-. Seems like 2019 is finishing strong after being lacklustre in first half of the year...
+MyNameIsJoeTheProGamer
There's been good movies in the first half of the year (i.e. Endgame, Toy Story 4, John Wick 3, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Crawl, etc) too.
Isn't that how every year is?
Diarra Harris usually. Oscar runner ups and great indies come out later
@@thealjohnsonshow2188 most of those movies I dont even consider great. (Besides TS4) Though the second half of this year kills the first half
Al's Variety those aren’t good movies tho
I think the lack of character is intentional, as it’s emphasising the point these are ordinary people that aren’t anything special. It could be any of us.
The scene with the french woman was the only time you get to relax, and the dialogue behind it was perfect i cant describe how amazing and necessary that scene was
yes
Also the part where the soldier is singing.
It’s a great movie, I also liked that scene after his mate died and he’s in the truck and the blokes were talking crap and his face was just dead.
Yes, and then he walks back and he's right back in the fray. Intense.
This film was an incredible journey and it earned every single second of screen time. I cried at the end because it was so cathartic. It’s absolutely incredible and can’t wait to see it again.
XxTheJimsterxX 100% agree
I just came back from the theater about an hour ago and I can’t explain to anyone who has asked me how it was, the intense emotions that came over me. The climax when he is running across the battle it one of the most emotional, emmense, cathartic scenes I have ever experienced
Thought it was more devastating than anything. Like he's definitely not going home.
I was shocked when....SPOILER....the other soldier died. It wasn't even that far into the film. Lot of man tears in the theatre during that moment.
I didn’t cry. What the fuck did you cry at nigga?
This was the best movie I've seen in a long time. It had some of the best camera work I've ever seen. The acting, costumes, and setting made everything feel authentic. I actually felt like it was 1917 and it never felt modern or like Hollywood. The twists were shocking. I grieved when the protagonist grieved, I was shocked when he was shocked, scared when he was scared. It definitely built character, but in a subtle way. I cared about him and his development. Will was a complex character with quirks who reacted to everything in a realistic and human way. The protagonist was never safe, I felt like he was in actual danger and did not expect him to succeed like I do with superhero movies. I haven't been on an emotional journey in a movie in a long time. This was Godfather level good. The movie had actual stakes. I felt like I was there with the protagonist and did not feel like I was watching a movie. I haven't gotten that into a movie in a long time. The score and cinematography was brilliant. It is hands down my favorite war movie! It deserves to win oscars for the writing, directing, and acting. I highly recommend it. Pay attention Hollywood, this is how you make a good movie. One where we care and actually feel something.
I call BS. This has the writing style of a 5year old whos watched his first film
@@CaLMCee oh fuck
@@CaLMCee Very poor and closed minded take. Can you actually provide a more in-depth response? There isn't even exactly much dialogue lol. But sounds like you simply don't understand film very well. Can you at least appreciate the cinematography?
@@CaLMCeeAny arguments as to why?
When the rat tripped the wire and set off the bomb I swear I could smell the dust in the movie no joke
whooptydoo I had a fucking heart attack! lmao!!
killed my heart as much as it killed the rat
Until 1917, I’ve never watched a movie that conjured up so many smells in my mind. As they leave the British front line and pass dead horses, rotting flesh, and cesspools, I could almost smell each one. Then, when they finally make it to the cherry orchard, the blossoms cause us to imagine their fragrance and help us rest for a moment with the characters after a riveting opening sequence. I think that’s another reason why this story is so immersive-it appeals to so many senses.
You're wrong on the character analysis Chris. It was nuanced and brilliant and very to the point. You didn't need the characters to have a story arc. War is its own suffering.
Agree 100%.
Agree. They were just two young soldiers with one big mission.
100%. This film probably taught me you don’t need dialogue for character (not saying this is what Chris wanted), just an excellent actor with brilliant use of subtle body language and facial expression is enough.
The last scene said enough in my opinion.
just came out the cinema. completely agree.
I came out of it about 3 hours ago and i’m starting to come back, I feel like I was in shock. This one really hit me hard. I don’t know why, It was heavy but I can’t recommend it enough.
Interesting. I had the opposite reaction. I left They Shall Not Grow Old with this really somber, almost life altering thought digestion going on and I just walked out of 1917 like 🤷♂️
I absolutely loved this movie. I walked out in shock too and cant seem to shake it yet. I just kept thinking about our troops and what they must go thru. Brilliant film in every way.
@@jdrahonovsky same. TSNGO is way too real because it is. Knowing this is fictionalized (in a loose sense. Based on a true story) kind of took away of the realism of the situation, if that makes sense.
I think for me was seeing all those young faces in their late teens or early twenties fighting and dying in a meaningless war.
kidneythief91 same! I'm still in shock. Best movie I've seen in years. This was on Godfather levels of good. I actually cried near the end of the movie.
This should be an A+ it’s amazing
I dont understand how people are saying this, it was soooo drawn out and boring. I left the theater
badboybootz8 who tf leaves a movie
@@TheZallene me lol
Only big issue I have was the tripwire scene. Its fine if they survived but damn could they at least have a limp or something? The most Will had was mere dust in his eyes, and that was after he was covered in rock and debris which should have messed his face up a bit.
@@badboybootz8 people who say this was amazing clearly havent seen much movies in their life
That moment when Schofield started running across the battlefield with the music swelling is where I hit the feels.
Yeah dude, that was epic
For me it was when he woke up and ran through the town ruins. The score and atmosphere was otherworldly
@@Divine_R because nice lighting n kool colours is what a film set during most horrific war in history shud be all about
@@CaLMCee are you being facetious, can't tell
Chris needs to do a top 10 or 20 best films of the 2010s when 2020 hits.
@@nicholasrytting9862 john wick?
Birdman, Whiplash, Hacksaw ridge, Joker, Mad max fury road, Nightcrawler, IT, Django unchained, Drive, Logan, Lala land, Scott pilgrim vs the world, The lighthouse, kingsman the secret service, Wolf of wallstreet , john wick, theres many and i cant believe some of them feel so old to me .
The only thing more perfect would be a top 20 worst films from the past decade
@@nicholasrytting9862 silence (Martin Scorsese), TDK Rises, Interstellar, War For The planet of Apes, and many more are also there...
He once put force awakens ahead of fury road for his best movie of 2015. A best of decade list would let him remedy that calamity
Characters arcs are just enough... Schofield saying, " why did you choose me" to charging alone halfway across the battlefield to deliver the message! That just sums up his character development, its subtle but its there.
I was legit watching a movie of Chris losing his mind when I saw this come in my recommended feed.
Redjfulfer which one was it
Yung Nung the one by Extract (his profile picture is the spinning top from Inception).
That trilogy is perfect
Raymond Warren what trilogy?
Do tell
Chris- “It’s a great film and is very well made.”
Me- Another A+ awesome 🤘
Chris- “I have all but one flaw in this film”
Me-😑
Dr. Manhattan Hey we still got three more in the past two months than we previously got in years.
Ben Wasserman I know but I was just referring how he sometimes praises a film but has one flaw with it that keeps it from being an A+
Dr. Manhattan Well A+ are for “perfect movies.” Plus the video is 4 minutes long. I’m sure he had more flaws with it and also more praise
@@GreenDragon1234 He has given A+ to movies in the past that are arguably flawed, so I doubt that is a consistent trend.
Same thing happened with him and Hacksaw Ridge. Another war movie that almost got an A+ if not for onr nitpick lol
i disagree with charecter lacking point. I found main character's arc fulfilled. Sorry Chris
He wants it all shoved down his throat in an exposition dump
Arc fulfilled? Isn't the film praised for realism? How on earth having an arc and fulfillment of an arc realistic? Lmao. They shouldn't turn real life events into protagonist mythical epics. That's fucking awful. Your comment just stinks from a realism point of view. Lol. The best of the films are the ones that have no such fulfillment. Or an arc. Because that's not how life or the world works. Either way, the people praising it either contradict each other or the film. Honestly that is one of the main reasons I find it overrated.
@@saeedvazirian dude, you want real events movie? go watch a documentary, also many people talk about this is because this movie is amazing, definitely not overrated.
Jeremy: Awesometacular
Chris: A-
Me: We were this close to the verge of greatness.
I'd say if Jeremy actually bothered to even give films like The Lighthouse, Parasite or marriage story then ya we might be with their highest grades aligning on a film.
I feel like Jeremy's Awesometacular is like Chris' A- and A but nothing Jeremy has compares to Chris A+.
@@bothi00 He prob didnt manage to catch parasite cus of its limited release. Jeremy rarely ever catches limited foreign releases.
DO NOT WATCH THIS REVIEW .. UNTIL YOU’VE SEEN THE MOVIE, THIS REVIEW HAS (SLIGHT) SPOILERS AHEAD.
you’ve been warned
Pretty much all reviews have spoilers.
Nigga duh captain obvious
This movie made me cry for the first time in a long time. I have never cried to a movie. This was my first war movie, and I was shaking after it.
Upen Graden It makes one really appreciate our current situation in modern society. These guys lived in complete misery in those trenches for years, hoping that they may one day see their families again. Thought it was excellent movie.
Very emotional film for me.
I will admit that some films succeed in getting me choked up quite a bit, but this one got me to cry full on tears 3 separate times.
Same
If this made you cry dont watch saving Private Ryan, you might not make it.
SPOILER!
The Germans in this movie would lose in a shootout against Stormtroopers.
Uhhh stormtroppers where German tho
The Guns back then, were shit. They were very Hard to hit anything with, so dont think is like star wars stormtroopers.
@@KJ-ss3jr thats very untrue guns like the mosin nagant where deadly accurate, and the madsen mg one of the very first ever light machine guns was so good that its still used in actual service by the Brazilian police to this day
Yeah they did miss a lot, but I attribute that to 1. The one soldier was piss drunk, 2. Guns back then took forever to reload and would very often jam, and 3. They were at full sprint chasing after a moving target with a gun that barely had a sight on it, trying to reload while moving themselves. That being said, they were within 10 to 20 feet of Scofield every single time.
I thought the same thing, the sniper hitting the water like 10 yards in front of the dude should not have had that job lol
I really can’t wait for this movie. It looks like a technical masterpiece for me, I want to make a one shot film I find them so beautiful
Sauron Merciful I didn’t think Saving Private Rush was very good. Saving Private Ryan was excellent though
What exactly is a one shot film?
@@edubz1906 a movie with no cuts, watch birdman if you're curious
@Sauron Merciful you don't even know what you're talking about
@@MM-hi Russian Ark is a brilliant, genuine one-shot film. The very first, I believe.
“Lack of character” Damn dude did you close your eyes and cover your ears in between all of the big boom explosion scenes ?
They're generic characters copy and pasted from other war films. The innocent doe-eyed rookie with the traumatized comrade who has nowhere to go. "Tell my mother, I love her....", "I cant stay..... I have a duty." please....
@@ldk8 i can tell that in your dying breath, you'll hold unto the first person you see and tell them to delete your browsing history or something.
It's 1917, if their family is the most important to them who are you to judge?
They were too boring and bitchy, they seemed to be videogame characters with cheap plots. Also their mcguffin felt contrived.
milicoA it’s obvious the movie was more focused on the journey to achieve the goal. And it was done in a one shot sequence, so how much substance do you expect to learn from characters when the movie is shot in real time and their goal isn’t focused on themselves? I applaud the writers for not trying to shove deep sentimental substance down our throats. They had just the right amount of nuance and subtlety to make me care for them.
I just watched the movie, and it made me want to become a film maker.
This was the most gorgeous movie I have ever seen
Aidan D. The movie was boring as shit
Mugz Idk in what way
baby voice carti the way it was a long boring stretch for a boring climax,
That thumbnail looked like he was shocked by the movie
I think he was - by the single shot style
@@pumitriii6160 yea probably
Chris had that A+ look
His thumbnails always have the most awkward unnatural faces
*Shell Shocked
I disagree about the character thing. Tom was characterized quite well in my opinion, and his optimism and kind heart ended up being the end for him. That made me tear up. That scene where he slowly dies, and he didnt want it to be in silence was honestly so beautiful. Its so fitting that the one who was always cracking some jokes wanted to die next to his friend calming him with words. Not to mention the scene with the baby showed us Will’s soft side, which was really only touched on when Tom died. This movie gets an A in my book.
This movie literally just got to a theater near me. Eagerly been waiting
It's amazing
This film was release on January 10th 2020 for me
@@JohnPaul-jn1fo same it JUST came out today
Same, it's pretty good.
Same, show times started Jan. 9th for me. And I went to see it Jan. 10th.
I disagree with the lack of character, with going into spoilers when a certain character dies the tone has a distinct change. Before that there was a slight feeling of levity and afterwards the tone gets more serious.
The character grows a lot during the movie is almost like he dies and reborn many times just to fullfill his purpose , that was truly awesome for me.
Everyone disagrees with this point. The movie is a masterpiece.
Sort of disagree with your point on character. In 1917 you didn't know them inside out, but you got a sense of who they were with the talk of home, medals, jokes etc and actually knowing their names. In Dunkirk I didn't know any character's name by the end of the Movie, and certainly didn't care about them.
Roger Deakin's SECOND OSCAR
i haven’t been this early in my entire existence
Who cares
But You're 102 years late
broderick as some would say you’re 102 years late lol
I’d have to disagree with the lack of character development. I think the minimalist dialogue revealed just enough and the acting was subtle and realistic, not over dramatic that it felt more raw. I think in what it wanted to achieve and more it was perfect. The soundtrack was thrilling and engaging, as well as doing a good job at not blending in as background noise. The sound design was impeccable and the emotions felt real. It felt anti-cliche though for some people online it’s debatable. For me it was the best film released in 2019
This movie is one of the best movies I've ever experienced, really made me realise what I take for granted today. Amazing movie.
I disagree, there's more character development here than Dunkirk. I actually liked it more. 2017 Best Oscar Nominee
That was crap.
It is a better movie.
Yeah Dunkirk is pretty crap the original starring Richard Attenborough is fantastic
"Rodger Deakins probably wont win an oscar"
Hmmmm... Well, he did
I watched this yesterday. There were a couple of surprises that Chris mentioned in his review, which will undercut your experience for the first time if you watch his review.
I agree..I tend to go see movies first and then check out his review these days
Not because of spoilers really..but to see a movie without knowing what he thinks of it
Yeah, Idk why he felt the need to mention the rats and the tripwire
Yeah, I was wondering why he gave as much detail when they were underground. He literally pretty much gave away that whole scene
Yea i totally agree, that was a scene that totally made me jump and was so tense. I'm glad i watched this review after watching as it would have ruined that moment.
@@80sgirlwhamduran I watched the movie in IMAX and that part made me almost fly outta my seat. I wasn't ready at all lol
Heard this movie was pretty good. Let’s see what Stuckmann has to say
pandaXrider hey! It’s Eric from the Movies & TV Amino along with the Sean Chandler Talks About Amino! Nice to see you watching Stuckmann on UA-cam!
How To Make a Good Movie, really? Awesome
Since this film didn’t switch around in time like Dunkirk did, I eventually really cared about the characters because of much the film focused on them
If you haven’t seen Peter Jackson’s “They Shall Not Grow Old” you need too. Best WW1 film.
200 thousand Americans died fighting that war.
@dylan smith it was a good day?
@@stevearkie5722 False. That *official number* is 116,708 Americans killed. Considering that the Entente/Allies lost 5,711,696 soldiers killed in action that's 2% of the total killed on the allied side. Meanwhile France had 1,397,800 killed in action while the British (with its commonwealth and empire included) had 1, 114,914 killed in action. Italy had 651,000 killed in action, while Serbia had 275,000 killed (from a population of only 4,5 million that means 16,1% of their entire population killed in the war) and Romania 250,000 (9,07%)
Let's not even mention the wounded in action where France alone had 4,266,000 wounded in action. The entire number of Entente/Allied wounded were 12,809,208.
As for the Central Powers. Germany alone had 2,050,897 killed in action and a further 4,247,143 wounded in action. Germany alone also had 426,000 *civilian* deaths. Austria-Hungary had 1,1 million killed in action and 3,620,000 wounded in action. The Ottoman Empire (later Turkey) had 771,844 killed in action (though that number is probably a lot higher since they only counted those who were from "Turkey proper" *after* the war when the Ottoman Empire was dramatically decreased in size.)
All in all. 9,721,937 were killed in action of all the countries who took part in WWI. That means that 1,2% of ALL killed in WWI were Americans. Sounds to me the war barely affected them - especially not since the population was 92 million at the time. That's 0,13% of the population. Compare that to France who lost 4,29% of its population, Germany who lost 3,82%, Austria-Hungary who lost 3,05%, The Ottoman Empire who lost 13,72% (Armenian genocide included). Australia lost 1,38% of its population and New Zealand 1,64%. I'm only saying that many more countries suffered *a lot more* and were way more affected by shortages in manpower after the war was over.
What's your point anyway? The "great" American "sacrifice" in WWI?
@@stevearkie5722 False. That *official number* is 116,708 Americans killed. Considering that the Entente/Allies lost 5,711,696 soldiers killed in action that's 2% of the total killed on the allied side. Meanwhile France had 1,397,800 killed in action while the British (with its commonwealth and empire included) had 1, 114,914 killed in action. Italy had 651,000 killed in action, while Serbia had 275,000 killed (from a population of only 4,5 million that means 16,1% of their entire population killed in the war) and Romania 250,000.
Let's not even mention the wounded in action where France alone had 4,266,000 wounded in action. The entire number of Entente/Allied wounded were 12,809,208.
As for the Central Powers. Germany alone had 2,050,897 killed in action and a further 4,247,143 wounded in action. Germany alone also had 426,000 *civilian* deaths. Austria-Hungary had 1,1 million killed in action and 3,620,000 wounded in action. The Ottoman Empire (later Turkey) had 771,844 killed in action (though that number is probably a lot higher since they only counted those who were from "Turkey proper" *after* the war when the Ottoman Empire was dramatically decreased in size.)
All in all. 9,721,937 were killed in action of all the countries who took part in WWI. That means that 1,2% of ALL killed in WWI were Americans. Sounds to me the war barely affected them - especially not since the population was 92 million at the time. That's 0,13% of the population. Compare that to France who lost 4,29% of its population, Germany who lost 3,82%, Austria-Hungary who lost 3,05%, The Ottoman Empire who lost 13,72% (Armenian genocide included). Australia lost 1,38% of its population and New Zealand 1,64%.
nobody gives a shit about your data. it's a movie
This was one of the best movies I've ever seen. Easily the best war movie that I've seen. Might crack my top 5 all time list.
Better then the brad pitt tank movie?
@@InnerLuminosity This movie is required watching for all humans. Everything with Brad Pitt in it remains optional.
@@Silverfirefly1 just watched it. I still liked fury better
@@InnerLuminosity I'd definitely think its better than Fury IMO
Uhmmm Saving private ryan?
Stupid rats, like if you jumped at 'that scene' 😉
No fuck off
The end of 2019 for cinema is better than 2018 combined for me 😂
Same
Spoiler: Wonder Woman appears in the film as a Cameo.
Kaise? Yeh toh Universal ka hai aur Wonder Woman toh Warner Bros ka hai.
Arjun Sinha kakakaka
Nobody here is talking about the scene where Schofield finally runs into the Devons before the battle
I have some thoughts 🤔
1917 is unlike any war film I've ever seen! This movie was shot in the most stunningly beautiful way possible.
Cinematographer Roger Deakins (Almost all of the Coen Brothers films, Sicario, How to Train Your Dragon 1 & 2 and Bladerunner 2049 😍) alongside director Sam Mendes (as well as the rest of the crew of course) crafted a harrowing journey that doesn't let up at all during its 2 hour runtime. You feel as if you are right alongside our main characters as they push across enemy lines to save 1,600 British soldiers from an ambush set by German soldiers.
The score by Thomas Newman, who has been creating great scores for decades, has created his BEST and gloomiest score to date. I was audibly hooked thirty seconds into the film 🎶👏🎶 I can't wait to sit down with the score soon!
There are a ton of a-list stars in this film but they all have very little screen time (Richard Madden was the absolute best of the bunch in my opinion) compared to Dean-Charles Chapman and George Mackay and this is where the film excells. You are left with two everyday young soldiers that are given an impossible task and you form a bond with them as they make their way across the war torn country side.
There are startling, heart wrenching, suspenseful, horrifying and inspiring moments throughout the entire film and they ALL need to be experienced on the BIG screen. I often tell people to see movies on the BIG screen but I've never meant it as much as I do right now.
Don't go into this film thinking you're seeing something along the lines of Saving Private Ryan or Apocalypse Now. 1917 is much more intimate compared to those films and that is why it is such a unique cinematic experience.
I will be seeing this again before it leaves the theater without a doubt. Don't sleep on this film! Trust me, it's an experience unlike any you've had before at the cinema.
I saw this film and I thought it was rubbish I got bored very quick
I feel like i knew the characters really well. You dont need details to know somebody or care
Well, you need something, but not like I got to have their whole history on what brought them there, who their cousins are, or what they plan to do if they made it back or anything.
I’m gonna have to disagree on this one Chris there was character in George McKay’s character. So I would defiantly do a second viewing of this movie just saying.
I don’t get why people find it so hard to explain the technique of the film. It has long shots yes, but a better way to describe it is that the story is set in real-time
thank you. It felt like I was in the film and was terrified along with them.
Lots of A’s this year, Chris, you ok?
Going into this movie I thought that “the one shot” effect will be exhausting, but damn it kept me on edge the whole time and somehow “one shot” effect made it more engaging than a regular movie 😩❤️❤️
The development of George McKay’s character throughout the film is subtle and meaningful - the final scene of him taking out the photos of his wife and children encapsulates it all perfectly. Subtlety is something I find many Americans just don’t understand.
Donna Cianciosi wait that was george mackay’s wife ? How do you know ? I thought it was Dean Chapman’s family.
There are 320+ million of us...Some of us understand subtlety, some of us don't, just like every other country's population lol. Not sure why you felt it necessary to just take a swing at Americans for no reason.
How is that development, though? Didn't he always cherish and long for his family? Wasn't he always going to try to accomplish his mission even to the point of risking his life (being a good soldier and following commands of his superiors, despite maybe preferring not to)?
I'm fine with a movie not having character development (I think it's overrated, personally), I just don't get what people are making out to be any meaningful such here.
One of the few times when I don't agree with Chris, for me It's A +. And I know how to criticize.. Lol.
He said there’s no character development? The movie is two things, one shot and the two well developed characters.
God damn, all I've ever wanted for Christmas is to be Stuckmanized!!!!
He gave it an A-, Jahns gave it his Awesometacular rating, okay I’m hyped AF for it now then I was previously!
Chris's A- to A+ is awesometacular
B to B+ is worth buy it on blue ray
C to B- is a good time no alcohol required
C- to D is good time if youre drunk
D- is t minus
F is dog shit
Criticizing this movie about the lack of character depth is kinda... bogus?
really how much depth do they need? I am glad they didn't converse until needed as other movies do. It showed they were very focused on what was in front of them and on alert for anything that might happen.
When he was talking to his brother I was in tears for real
Just watched this film, and it is by far the best movie of 2019. If a movie like this doesn’t get an A+, then I don’t know what the hell he’s watching.
@Cosmic__NuTT ok 12 year old.
This movie had my heart in my throat THE ENTIRE RUNTIME. One of the films of the last decade, I believe. The most unique genre period piece I've seen in so long
The Raid had extremely minimal character building. Didnt detract at all.
Do your history !!! The film was so not realistic, so disappointing.
It was very unrealistic
SPOILERS
Why does Dean always die in his movies
Probably the earliest I have ever been to one of Chris’s reviews. How you all doing?
Who was the first one this time?
was it because of your calibrations, garrus?
Thanks for not saying y’all
Just got home from seeing this. Absolutely fabulous.
Just saw this and when they're in the field and trench was thinking "wow this is a really good long shot" then they left the trench and it kept going!!!
“It feels like there’s danger constantly” yeah that’s what being a combat zone will always feel like.
Except, you know, the germans have worse aim than stormtroopers.
It felt incredibly safe to me, no suspense.
@@Sphere723 I would love to see you aim at a moving Target while running with a heavy ass long rifle that you probably can't even hold straight because your only 9 and completely lack any understanding of what real combat feels likes.
@Dawit_K First time he was shot at he was standing in the open 30 yards away from a german in a window. An 8 year old could make that shot. It was just silly watching germans run at him when they are 40 yards away. Why are they running at him? Just stop and shoot. It was just a little ridiculous. Took me out of the movie.
One of the first times I disagree with you, Chris. I just saw this movie and I can not stop thinking about it. It was very possibly the best movie I have ever seen. I don't know if you just missed it but there was so much character. I found myself leaning forward for William. Sympathizing with him. I constantly forgot I was watching a movie. The flare scene in the town and the scene that shows William riding in the van after the tragic scene were two of the greatest scenes I have ever seen. Ever. This movie was perfect.
I really enjoyed this movie. Unfortunately there was a lady talking for the first 15 to 20 minutes of the movie in the theater. Still don't know why people go to the movies to talk... But man this movie was good
Marriage story, bombshell, uncut gems, a hidden life, 1917, Star Wars, jumanji, just mercy, waves, so much I wanna watch this month!
Remember, with Star Wars, set your hopes and expectations low so that you end up enjoying it because it might be higher than those low expectations
Richard jewell
AMC MoviePass is a great Christmas gift
Don't forget about JoJo Rabbit
You lost me at Jumanji
I was edge of my seat watching this movie, the cinematography was just amazing, the intensity of each scene was just captivating.
I watched it today and can agree on that this movie is overrated, other than the one shot idea there was nothing interesting about the movie. man gets mission --> man's friend dies --> man finishes mission
Nothing in this movie other than the one shot idea was Oscar worthy to me. Performances were alright, music was what you would expect from a generic war movie, there is a classic "nice guy is kind but dies to enemy" death.
Dunkirk was much better than this or any other known war movie was much better than this. The cinematography in Dunkirk is great, the acting is MUCH better than 1917, the music is more interesting and so on.
Yeah I seriously don't see why so many people are gushing over this movie... it's a 6 or 7 at best
Looks like Roger Deakins is getting his 2nd Best Cinematography Oscar
You have the best profile pic
Hopefully
just got out. masterpiece.
A great one take movie is Hitchcock’s “Rope” they had to change film several times with clever editing but they shot the film in one take.
2019 has been a kickass year for movies
Not really. To me, it's been a divisive year for movies. There was an equal amount of great movies, average movies, and BAD movies.
ya theres maybe what 3 -4 good films among the 30+ blockbusters? how is that kickass?
Epic Gamer idk what movies you been seeing lmao
Ford vs Ferrari 👍
Premix Utah I saw 4 good/great movies in the last week alone: Ford v Ferrari, knives out, A beautiful day in the neighborhood, and the Irishman. It’s been a solid year for sure imo
Double feature. 1917, then Dunkirk. ☕🎥
Just saw it today. Stunning.
Breathtaking Phenomenal.
Beautiful Outstanding
Has to be among the GOATS
This year Hollywood was really fantastic I hope this type of energy we will see in next year too
Well this year was full of surprises
Thank God..............
This movie floored me.
You’re all over the floor now
The Train I mean anyone can pay for film festival’s
liar
The Train I went to a film screening for this a couple of weeks ago
Supa Saiyan Savage not anyone actually only like 0.00001 of humans can. Well people can technically pay on the online store but getting there is a different topic.
This movie is overrated. Besides the camera shots, nothing else was impressive. Disappointing.
Agreed
I was getting chills just from the trailer. Curse Holywood for making me spend money see so many great films in the past few weeks.
Lmaooooo. I was about to say “Shawn Mendez” directed a movie
The one gripe I have about it are the clips they showed in the trailer. There are two surprises they show and two intense scenes they could’ve left out
Delta Dan I know right there’s an entire behind the scenes clip with the whole ending battle
Dunkirk is a masterpiece to me so this is gonna be good
Didnt love that story. It wasnt intriguing enough. This however looks much more interesting.
@@koek1122 you don't love the story of dunkirk
@@gabeh1839 that particular story told in the movie? No.
Well, great for you. To me it's one of the weaker warfilms I've seen. It's not bad, but just nothing special at all to me.
@@WH250398 yes! I really didnt get the hype. On a technical level it was close to perfection.. the editing, the acting, the cinematography, but on a creative level, which is where nolan always seemed to shine, it was kind of boring. Inception, interstellar, the prestige, even the dark knight trilogy were all high concept movies with great execution. This just felt off..