I needed a moment to recover after seeing 1917 in IMAX. It’s hard to know how to even begin discussing this film, especially considering the remarkable technical aspects that are impossible to ignore, despite usually overlooking such details. The cinematography by Roger Deakins is truly something special. While films have attempted to create the illusion of a "one shot" take before—like Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Birdma…

**_Although partly a technical showcase rather than a story, it's still a terrific Great War movie_** >_In the newspapers you read: "Peacefully they rest on the spot where they have bled and suffered, while the guns roar over their graves, taking vengeance for their heroic death". And it doesn't occur to anybody that the enemy is also firing; that the shells plunge into the hero's grave; that his bones are min…

I was finally able to watch 1917 yesterday, and I ended up seeing it in IMAX, which wasn't my initial plan. But after experiencing it there, I can confidently say that this film is best appreciated with the immersive sound and scale of an IMAX theater; it’s a demonstration of why movies are meant to be experienced on a large screen. The visual journey created by Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins is truly remarkable. Th…

The film’s visual presentation is undeniably impressive. The decision to shoot it in a single take occasionally proves disruptive, as viewers may find themselves preoccupied with how such a feat was accomplished; however, this doesn't significantly diminish the overall impact. The narrative, along with the writing and its internal consistency, represent the true shortcomings that prevent this movie from achieving …

I had hoped to award this movie a perfect score, but something about the way it looks inward stops me from doing so. Still, ‘1917’ is an exceptional work of art and obviously very important to Sam Mendes. Combining innovative techniques with careful production details, it should please viewers and earn praise from reviewers for how well it's made. You have been cautioned: be prepared when the Academy Award nomination…