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1917

2019, drama, history, war

119 minutes

At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.

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8.9

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10

2020-02-24

One of the most mind-blowing WWI dramas to date. Read more

10

2020-01-14

From its great unsung hero performances, sweeping camerawork, and its technical mastery in respect to cinematography and music, the film exceeds expectations of a typical war film. Read more

10

2019-12-10

Kinetically engineered to simulate real-time, 1917 moves with a propulsive momentum like no other film of 2019 and no other combat flick of recent memory. Read more

10

2020-01-02

It’s incredibly advanced filmmaking combined with a simple, powerful story. Read more

10

2020-01-05

1917 is a breathtaking technical achievement that is a remarkable showcase for its cinematographer and composer. Read more

10

2020-01-07

A visceral, emotional, intense masterpiece that will have you on the edge of your seat with your eyes firmly glued to the screen. Read more

10

2020-01-08

1917 is often a riveting and a unique way to pull off a full-scale war movie, and to do it in a way that the theatrical experience is essential. Read more

10

2020-02-05

It’s rare that I say a film is flawless in execution. 1917 is a flawless film. Read more

10

2020-01-12

This is a top-class piece of movie-making and deserves all its award success. Read more

10

2020-01-30

Creative, emotional, and epic. Read more

10

2020-01-25

There are points in this when you are simply taken aback by the images on the screen. Other times the plot sort of gets in the way of the visuals. This is one of THOSE movies. The acting in this is ace but is let down by a really dry, flat and overall predictable plot. Read more

10

2020-01-30

It was epic and a great war movie. Read more

9.0

2020-01-08

1917 is absolutely one of the best films of the year, but it’s more. It’s an unforgettable and exhausting trip, immediately joining the ranks of the finest war movies ever made. Read more

8.0

Jason King of Salty Popcorn

2020-01-16

1917 is more than a technical gimmick of filmmaking achievements, it is a war movie with a lot of heart, pacing that may leave you anxious and performances that will have you sobbing, cheering and possibly praying.

8.0

2019-12-01

No movie can ever come close to relaying their experience, but 1917 gives it a damn good try. Read more

7.5

2020-01-09

1917 is visually engaging experience, capturing the claustrophobic mess of trench warfare through the lens of a true auteur. Its one-shot approach definitely adds to the intensity and makes for a truly unique WWI experience. Unfortunately, the film's pacing holds the film back from becoming great, making the lacking script stick out like a sore thumb. Read more

7.0

2020-01-17

Despite the lack of historical authenticity, character development, and consistency of narrative purpose, 1917 is an outstanding example of excellence in cinematography. Read more

7.0

2020-02-02

It’s a terrifying, grim look at war, filled with devastating post-battle scenarios, pushing-forward energy and acute tension. Read more

7.0

2019-12-05

1917 is well-acted and an undeniable technical achievement, yet its real-time storytelling is both the film's greatest strength and biggest problem. Read more

7.0

2019-11-28

The visuals are consistently stunning. It may not be wholly original, occasionally plagued by the one-shot restrictions, but 1917 is a tremendous, spectacle-driven, edge-of-your-seat thriller. Read more

6.7

2020-01-14

1917 has some value on the big screen. It is a worthy theatrical experience for those inclined to enjoying war films. Beyond that, it is not extraordinarily noteworthy. Read more

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10

2020-01-09

1917 is een instant klassieker en een heuse krachttoer van Mendes en zijn cast en crew. Read more

9.0

2020-01-20

Maar niet alleen op technisch vlak is dit een kunststukje, ook het verhaal en de acteerprestaties weten indruk te maken. Read more

9.0

2020-01-10

Die rauwe en directe actie voelt authentiek voor een slagveld. Iedere seconde telt en je leven kan in een vingerknip voorbij zijn. Read more

9.0

2020-01-08

Met 1917 heeft Sam Mendes een nieuw meesterwerk afgeleverd. De prachtig geschoten beelden worden onderstreept door Thomas Newmans muziek en maken zo een onuitwisbare indruk. Het geheel is zo effectief dat je al het technisch vernuft achter de schermen vergeet. Read more

9.0

2020-01-06

Voortreffelijk werk van Sam Mendes is nu al de film van het jaar om te verslaan, hoewel het wel een stevig kopie’tje is van Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk. Read more

8.0

2020-01-10

Een aangrijpende filmervaring die gezien moet worden op het witte doek. Op deze manier komen de meesterlijke vaardigheden achter de schermen het best tot hun recht. Read more

6.0

2020-06-14

Cinematografisch geweldig en dat het als één take oogt is ook leuk, maar voor ons zat er uiteindelijk te weinig spanning in de film. Read more

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