1917: The definition of filmmaking

War movies are something that I often find enjoyable and tend to love. So I figured that 1917 would be something I would enjoy at the very least. Oscar buzz, a very intriguing poster, and a trailer that caught my attention? Why not go see it?

I have never, in my life, had a moviegoing experience like I did with 1917. This movie took my breath away from the first scene and didn’t give it back until after the credits when I was done sobbing.

The filming location created stunning scenes and backdrops. The score of the film pulled such emotion and brought so much to it. The continuous shot style of the movie was executed perfectly. There were moments that I was legitimately on the edge of my seat and holding my breath. I jumped, I laughed, I cried, I gasped, I did it all, and at the end of the film was left so dumbfounded that I sat in my seat silently for a good two minutes just trying to process how much I loved what I just saw.

War movies are often something you either love or hate. I happen to love them and 1917 is absolutely no exception. Creating a war movie is something that takes a lot of time and attention to detail, 1917 crushed both of those in its filmmaking and created a work of art that will stick with me forever. I think that it may actually be my favorite movie in general now. I am a very visual person, so having these amazing scenes and incredible tracking sequences makes it stick out to me in a way that I can’t really describe.

It definitely deserved every nomination that it got at the Oscars and I probably would have thrown a legitimate fit if it didn’t win cinematography. While it didn’t win best picture, it definitely would have if I had been in charge. I can’t find a flaw in the movie for what it is, and that means a lot.

If war movies are your thing, you will absolutely love 1917. The action, the execution, the music, the acting, it’s all there and it’s all impeccable. Seriously, it is so worth the time and money.

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