1917 is the most recent film by Sam Mendes, loosely based on stories passed down from his grandfather about his experiences in World War 1. The film, which is edited to play as if it is (mostly) one single, unbroken shot, follows two British soldiers (Dean-Charles Chapman and George MacKay) on the western front tasked with delivering an urgent message to another friendly battalion before an impending surprise attack by the Germans. Above everything else, 1917 is a gorgeous and monumental achievement in cinematography. Not only does it effectively create the illusion of one unbroken chunk of time, but it […]Read more »
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