1917 is one of the most immersive cinematic experiences I have had in a long time. It’s the type of film that never lets its audience breathe, by playing out in one continuous sequence with very few direct, and obvious cuts that the average moviegoer probably wouldn’t notice. Along with the excellent cinematography, the story here like most war movies, is incredibly captivating and held my attention the whole way through.
What sets 1917 apart from most movies about war, is that this is a film that grabs its audience from the first minute and doesn’t let go until the very end of the movie. Along with the great cinematography, and fluid story line, the soundtrack for this movie was also phenomenal. The music fit perfect, especially during the beginning and the end of the film where it enhances the impact of the inciting incident, and resolution by adding a deeper level of emotion to the story. Music can be a powerful tool in trying to make an audience feel something, and it’s executed beautifully in this film.
One other thing I appreciated about this film that made me enjoy it significantly more than most war movies, was the fact that it didn’t feel like I was watching a war movie. 1917 was so immersive that it genuinely feels like you are actually there watching everything play out in real time, and not just “watching a movie.” Overall, I’d say that this is a film that you can’t miss. It’s a masterpiece of film making that belongs high up on the same list that movies like The Original Trilogy, and The Godfather are on. It’s a film that you simply cannot miss!
