The poet Carl Sandburg
once wrote: “Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and
only you can determine how it will be spent.” Film Critic Jason Evans writes
movie reviews that don’t cost much of your previous time coins. They are short
and to the point and always contain exactly 100 words. Here is his 100-Word
Review of 1917.
The Premise: Directed by
Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Skyfall) with cinematography by the legendary
Roger Deakins (14 Oscar nominations), 1917 is the story of two young
British soldiers, Blake and Schofield, stuck in the trenches of WWI. Blake
(Dean-Charles Chapman, Tommen Baratheon from Game of Thrones) is told that his
brother’s unit, several miles away, is marching into a trap. He and Schofield
(George MacKay) must somehow cross the treacherous front lines to warn the
other unit before it is too late.
The 100 Words: 1917 is
a visual masterpiece and one of the finest technical films you will ever see.
Mendes and Deakins shoot everything with a single camera and almost no edits to
add to the realism. It is an effect that draws you into the story while also
leaving you amazed at the craft on display. But 1917 is more
than just a technical marvel, it is a gripping narrative anchored by a
brilliant cast, especially George MacKay. I was jaw-agape at the visuals while
my pulse pounded from the tension on screen. This is among the finest war films
ever made.
Reach out to Jason Evans on twitter @JasonDukeEvans
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