So i watched 1917

1917 is a War Film Inspired by events in WW1
It is the year 1917, the Germans have seemingly retreated from the Frontlines
The 2nd Devons Division has decided to follow them hoping it will result in a rout
In reality the Germans have strategically withdrawn to The Hindenburg Line
And since most people don't know
Attacking that Line is Suicide
Ill explain later

So the story goes
Our two Protagonists are Lance Corporals who have been given the Impossible task of telling the Devons Division to stop the attack else 1,600 men will perish along with the Brother of our Protagonist
They have 24 hours, a Race against time!

So as usual: The Rating

5/5

Artistic:
Hell yes
I will sell you on just one thing: Cinematogrophy
THE ENTIRE FILM WAS DONE IN JUST 1 TAKE
(actually 2 cuz intermission for cinemas)

The camera is amazing in panning in and out and meandering along the sides. There are absolutely no cuts so you are sucked into the movie along with the Protags. You don't see anything before they do, all the Suspense and Thrill is carried in absolute Real time
It is absolutely Spellbinding
You will be glued to the Screen for 1 and a half hours
I cannot say enough about the immensely amazing quality of work put into this. An absolute Masterwork of Art


Recommended: ABSO-FUGGING-LUTELY
While it is no secret I have an intense Bias for Historical Films
The Artistic Prowess, the Cinematography, the Props and setting, The Actors, Atmosphere and even the Writing is on point
THIS IS NOT LIKE DUNKRIK I SWEAR
THIS IS LEGIT AMAZING
It is 95% Accurate to Actual History
5% is Dramatized with Fictional Characters and Event as well as the
BEST SCENE ON THE TRENCH
I won't spoil it, you need to see it to believe it


Re-Watching: If you ask me, Yes I can see myself rewatching this. It spell binds you, it is captivating, it is intensely interesting. It will suck you in without a doubt. You can watch it again but it will only get better as you will start noticing other extra things peppered into the Screen. The Soldiers, Reactions, Events etc. All of the Chaos that you couldn't notice the smaller things at first glance become even more apparent. The more times you watch it, the more times it will suck you in.
This is Prime Historical Movie Thriller.


Perfect: YES YES YES, I CANNOT SEE ANY WAY TO MAKE THIS FILM BETTER. IT IS MARVELOUS PERFECTION

Masterpiece?:
It lacks the polish and feeling you get from an absolute masterpiece.
It is absolutely shining and compelling, but when compared to an Actual Masterpiece like The Darkest Hour and The Irishmen it isn't a full blown masterpiece.
Namely because a Casual Viewer might not like what he sees, might get bored from the One Shot, might abhor the Violence and Gore (people are triggered super easily)
A plethora of Controversial Content exists here, also since its History and the movie is Directed by Allied Nations it is seen from their point of view. Not saying it doesn't take into account the German perspective, it does humanize them quite a bit, but needless to say it will be slanted in favor of the Allies.
So no, While it is no doubt perfectly executed, It lacks the feel and polish of a Masterpiece.


Conclusion: 10/10
but not a 11/10 or 6/5 since that ranked belongs to Absolute Masterpieces that go above and beyond perfection
It is the best of Cinema, go and watch it.

If you don't know History, you will Enjoy it
If you do know History, you will Love it