Genre : War/Action

Runtime : 1hr 59min

Language : English

IMDb : 8.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes : 89%

Metacritic : 78%

Wikipedia : Link

Director : Sam Mendes

Cast

George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch

Plot

1917 is a gripping war film set during World War I. The story follows two young British soldiers, Lance Corporals Blake and Schofield, who are given a seemingly impossible mission: to deliver a message deep within enemy territory to prevent 1,600 men, including Blake’s own brother, from walking into a deadly trap. As they journey through the treacherous landscapes of the Western Front, facing enemy soldiers, booby traps, and the horrors of war, the two soldiers must rely on their courage, resourcefulness, and camaraderie to accomplish their mission against all odds. The film unfolds in real-time, immersing the audience in the intense and visceral experience of the soldiers’ race against time. Through stunning cinematography and powerful performances, 1917 captures the brutal realities of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.