*1917* is a rollercoaster of emotions! 

Winner of 3 Oscars Best Visual Effects Best Sound Editing Best Cinematography

Something I didn't think about first time I watched the movies was that there were a lot of big actors in supporting roles and the main characters were more unknown actors. It makes sense in the way seeing these veteran actors as generals, colonels and captains give them an extra sense of authority whilst the young enlisted men are unknowns to a degree.

I saw this at an IMAX cinema... I have never seen in my life the whole crowd Jump at the "Trip Wire" Scene.... The technical aspects in that the film "flows" and "moves" continuously without any edits ("one shot" ) is simply ground breaking... The tension from the visuals, the acting, the soundtrack...

this film is the definition of every frame a painting

I swear I can see Blake’s face go pail in real time. 😢

This isn't a film, it's an experience

This is my great-grandfather, who was killed in a gas attack in Ypres, Belgium,in July 1917. Matthew Stanley Shaw Irving, 1883-1917. Any one of the background soldiers could have been him. Makes this movie all the more personal. It’s an amazing film…cheers…

So you know, the actual places WW1 was fought on are still scarred. Tolkien later used it to describe Mordor.

I was about 20 minutes in the first time when i realized they filmed it to be seemingly cut-less. I was flabbergasted. You really feel like you went on a real mission with them the entire way

Fun fact: During the running scene when Schofield gets knocked down by other soldiers, that wasn't part of the script.

One of the most powerful cinema experiences I’ve had. The music really helped convey emotion through it all

As a historian, this is probably one of the most accurate all-around portrayals of the First World War on the Western Front ever put to film. The cinematography is just incredible, as the almost lack of cuts during the film does a fantastic job at building the tension and unease that a soldier of the First World War would have experienced in this environment. The equipment and kits are all on-point and the uniforms are correct. The scene where they cross No Man's Land in particular is scarily well-done. Many accounts of those who fought in the West tell of how the world between the two armies seemed to have lost all color. No life - not even trees or grass - could exist in this area because of the constant shelling and fighting. Everything there was dead. As I understand, a great deal of historical study went into this particular scene, and I recognized a couple period photographs of the Western Front which were actually used as references. The only really glaring mistake I could discern from a historical standpoint was the presence of the Mk. IV Landship (that really big tank) in the No Man's Land scene. The Mk. IV was just a few months away from production around this time, but it wasn't deployed in combat until the end of the year. That aside, this film is an insanely accurate portrayal, which is both wonderful and terrifying in its own right.

I love that the final shot is the same one that at the beginning, with a peaceful laying down on a green tree. It gets you on the go from the very min it starts and it doen't give you rest up until the end of it. Wonderful movie...

Benedict Cumberbatch played Sherlock Holmes in the BBC TV show and Andrew Scott, whose character can be seen splashing the alcohol around, played Moriarty in the same show.

My friend Randy asked if I'd go to see this with him. I thought, "oh boy, another of Randy's war movies," but I indulged him. When the movie ended and the credits rolled, I couldn't even get out of my seat. Stunned. Such an amazing film.

i feel like i saw this in a theater maybe only a couple of months or two before lockdown. i think it was the last movie theater experience i had for couple of years at one point.

My great-grandfather enlisted at 16 (lied about his age) and was sent to Egypt as part of the Mid-Lothian bicycle regiment (yes, they rode bikes into combat). He took part in the battle of the Sinai. From there he was sent home for a while and reassigned to the Royal Engineers in France. He finished the war with the Royal Engineers at Somme 1918. My grandmother says he never spoke about his experiences. What is amazing, my great grandfather and his 2 brothers and father all survived the war! These movies about WWI just give us a glimpse into the war, an experience that for us is just a couple hours but for them a lifetime. I highly recommend Peter Jackson's "They shall not grow old." It is a different experience, more like a documentary but it is a fantastic watch.

"Are we going to have a little jump here?" *jumps* 😂

The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.--Sir Edward Grey, British foreign secretary, August 3, 1914

Dan Carlin -ancient hisory podcaster - used to say the worst place in time was any losing army: Then he did a bit on WW1. Now the worst place is either side in a WW1 battle.

There is a very subtle point shown when MacKay is able to tell Liutenant Blake how his younger brother died. They had showed us scores and scores of anonymous bodies of soldiers from both sides whose relatives would never know how their loved ones died. But in this case, Blake's family would have the closure of knowing their loved one had soldiered courageously and had died honorably in the arms of a friend.

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The experience of this movie is incredible and genius that puts you there like nothing before! One of my faves 🍿🥤

One thing brilliant about this movie. There is a trope that has been in a lot of war movies. The guy who talks about his dreams after the war or shows a pic of his loved one, especially a girlfriend, fiance, or wife is the one to always die. The best way to survive a war movie is to never talk about home or your dreams. That's why Blake died.but Scofield lived. It happened in Saving Private Ryan. Capt Hillard (Tom Hanks) was a bad ass leader who survived so much. As soon as he talked about who he really was and his wife back home, he died.

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This was easily one of the best movies thats come out in many years, the single continues camera shot used in this film and Birdman is simply amazing, and yes the music is incredible, the acting, the set and costume design. Its unbelievable. I hadnt felt as tense watching movie because of the music and cinenematography since watching 1917 until I saw oppenheimer, maybe chernobyl had a similar feel.

This was the last film I saw in theaters before the lockdowns started and I'm so thankful I saw it on a big screen. I'm sure you have watched them by now, but the behind the scenes videos on the making of this film make you appreciate it even more. Roger Deakins is, if not THE GOAT, one of the GOATs for sure. Such a fantastic film.

I think my favorite part of this movie is that they used relatively unknown actors for the main roles, but gave some very famous British actors (Colin Firth, Andrew Scott, Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Madden, etc.) relatively minor roles, that only appear for a few minutes. It really hammers home the theme that WW1 was made up of thousands of stories, and that this is only one of many. Casting such charismatic, well-known actors into those little scenes makes it seem like there are other stories taking place simultaneously to this one that we are only seeing glimpses of. One of the most effective ways to cast a movie I've ever seen.

I’ve never clicked on one of your videos so fast. This movie was a wild experience in theaters. It’s a masterpiece!

The trenches were narrow, because they were designed to lower the blast radius of bombing if they were hit in the trench, its Also why they're built with lots of turns

When I saw this in the movies I nearly cried when the man was singing because it’s true about in battle men would sing to cheer the lads up before going over the top

Surprising amount of laughter in this reaction for such a solemn movie?

The casting of more well known actors as officers and lesser known actors as the main characters was a brilliant move. Though I will say it wasn't until watching reactions like this one did I realize that this film was basically Tommen Baratheon rushing to save Robb Stark with King George VI, Professor Moriarty, Merlin, and Smaug.

Trench warfare like this is what inspired Tolkien to write about the Dead Marshes in The Two Towers. Pretty grim.

Blake’s death really affected me. It was so sudden, so real, the color leaving his face and his last words and moments all in the same shot…incredible.

I understand that you are Canadian; the Canadian sector of this battle was Vimy Ridge (this is a big deal in Canada). Also, 6 Apr 1917 was the date the US officially entered the war.

You're right to be impressed by the attention to detail, it really is extraordinary. A big part of this is they firmly rooted the story in a specific time and location, i.e., immediately before the Battle of Arras and in the sector where the Germans did pull back from a salient in order to strengthen their defensive line. The British trenches there were rough and waterlogged because they were trying to push forward and the water table was high. The Germans were positioned on a well drained and chalky soil and had been there since 1916, so their trenches are so solidly built. It is also why, after the explosion in the bunker, Schofield is blinded by the dust, and they emerge from the tunnel into that pale scene of destroyed equipment. It's even more pronounced in the last trench scene, where he's pushing through the Devons. Having toured the battlefields in the area, that sort of chalky white is just below the surface. Honestly, even the details on the uniforms are so well done that even the most pedantic button counters can't find much to fault,

did you notice the film comes full circle? it ends where it began under that tree. its often said of war that it consists of long periods of boredom interrupted by short, sudden outbursts of madness and mayhem. as a contrast you should watch the original masterpiece "all quiet on the western front," about ww1, which won 1930's best picture oscar. the acting can be a little "wooden at times compared to today but the cinematography, battle sequences, humour, endearing characters and overall story are all top notch. thanks for the video.

I like the final scene where the trenches are dug into Chalk. We think of the WW1 battleground as being mud. But north of the River Somme are Chalk hills as shown in this movie.

1917 is in my top eleven all time favorite movies. Its incredible! The scene in the burning city, along with the accompanying score is the most beautiful scene I have ever seen in my life 😍😍

It always makes me happy when a reactor really gets the weight of this film and truly appreciates it. Great reaction!

The most amazing thing about this film is that it's one single shot until he falls asleep. Incredible.

I'm so grateful you gave this your time. My grandad was in and around all of this and it's such a painfully beautiful story

My great grandfather served in the Devons on the Western Front. He was killed in action at Arras at then end of April 1917. His remains, along with countless thousands of others, have never been found. Lest we forget.

JR Tolkien was a combat veteran of WW l. In an interview he said his inspiration for the dead marshes in Lord of the Rings, came from seeing corpses floating just below the surface of the water in the shell craters in no mans land.

The making of this movie and how they did all the shots is incredible. 1917 Behind-the-scenes Extended Featurette on One Long Shot. it's just 11 mins long

I saw this in the theater with a bunch of WW2 vets. There wasn't a dry eye in the house at the end. I'm a teacher and when I talk about catharsis I use the end of this movie as a prime example.

Saw this in IMAX opening weeeknd and it was one of the best movie experiences of my life!

Mendez created the ultra all-immersive film when he made this gem. You can feel the labor of love put into this one from the outset.

The full circle with the movie beginning being him sitting under a tree and ending with the same shot is just chef kiss. Cinematic masterpiece

Fun fact: Tolkien was a soldier in WW1 and the contrast between Shire and Mordor is the reflection of home and battlefield

Mendes said in the commentary that when Blake died, the actor actually was able to make his face go white. They didn't do anything in post to his face.

I knew so many WWI veterans, my grandparents' generation. Those guys were tough as hell, and shaped most of the 20th Century. They didn't talk much about their war experiences, but you knew they'd been through some awful things. I miss those men.

You picked up on everything including the significance of the cherry blossom 🌸 ❤. That was Blake telling him to keep going. Films like this dont come along very often.

All Quiet in the Western Front - should be the logical and most immediate follow up film here. Both sides must be experienced and seen at their fullest. Also, for anyone interested, as an absolute must, check out Otto Dix's works on WWI. Insane, in the full sense of the word.

"Pocketful Of Miracles" is also by the very same iconic Director that also brought us Classics like "It's A Wonderful Life" & That is Frank Capra.

I watched this movie with my Ex after getting back from Afghanistan. The scene with the rat in the trip wire made me stand up in the theater, forgetting where I was for a moment. Was easily the most embarrassed I had ever been in my life.

The year this came out was a great year for movies. I thought for sure 1917 would win best pic. Parasite wins instead which is fine because it was also amazing. You also had Jojo Rabbit(which I thought should've won), and Ford vs Ferrari. I know next to zip about cars and racing, but that movie gets better every time I watch it.

Ames - oh wow, yeah No Country For All Men was visually captivating too. Didn’t know about Deakins. When I first watched this last year, I didn’t know about the “one shot”. Wasn’t until they were easing down the crater and the camera followed them with the water in the foreground, so smoothly, that I said, “Hey, has this been one shot?”. Most impressive thing from behind the scenes stuff, is how they rehearsed the long scenes before the trenches were dug, and marked key points on the property, then created the sets. Also, so stunning when those flares were going, creating the most unique lighting I’ve seen. Hope you delve into the making of it. So cool.

Rob Stark!!! And Blake was played by Tommen Baratheon, youngest child of Cersei and Jamie Lannister.

The behind the scenes "how it was filmed" documentary is incredible, having to build the actual trench networks and practise matching their movement speed to their dialogue (and reshoot when they moved too fast / slow lol). The smoothness of hooking up of the cameraman and fall away railing to crane him down.... just wow

2:07 This is a quote from a Rudyard Kipling poem called The Winners.

This was the last movie I saw in theaters before the world got shut down in 2020. I loved it so much, I saw it twice.

Asghar Farhadi Iranian director, is one of my favourite directors, three of his films I own, About Elly (2009), A Separation (2011) & the salesman (2016) I highly recommend...

While I was proud to see my native country win the best picture award that year (Parasite); I keep coming back to this exquisite masterpiece time and time again and wonder 2 things.... How? Why? Then again, we all know how we truly feel about stuff like the Academy 😕

Another great WW I movie is War Horse about a young British lad and his love for his horse 😊 and I know you love horses

I am a combat veteran ( Vietnam ) I really don't have the words to thank you enough for this. Every war is horrible in it's own way . I don't think you can possibly know the good you have just done. May God bless you.

Watch all quiet on the western front

I highly suggest watching the making of documentary. The way they timed the uncut scenes and the entire pathway he ran was mind boggling. It deserves all its praise.

I haven't seen this film since it was first released. You've inspired me to watch it again. It is a fantastic film. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I honestly have no words for this movie, its just another masterpiece.

You're reacting to all my fav movies. It's awesome to see n glad to see you enjoying it all !

I’ve never been a huge action movie fan, but THIS film… is a viewing experience I recommend to EVERYONE! I’ve never been moved, and captivated by a film since I’ve seen this. It’s an amazing story, with its correlation to WWI 😢 I LOVE THIS FILM and it deserved more than the 3 Oscar’s wins

Amazing movie! both of my grandfathers served in WW1, one in The Battle of Delville Wood and the other in The Battle of The Somme, as a kid I heard some stories from only one of them who got wounded at Delville Wood, the other never spoke a word about it, I was told he suffered from being gassed at The Somme.

Start to finish, a true cinematic masterpiece. Up there with Saving Private Ryan, the emotions it brings out of viewers is a testament to the incredible effort the film took to create. And the score is legendary.

This movie gets me every time. Pure brilliance.

I never tire of this film. Visually stunning, brilliant acting. The main thing that's not accurate is the waterfall, and the geography is a bit off apparently. None of that matters really, as the rest is so good. Some people say it's unrealistic to have so much happen to one guy in a 24 hr period, but having read first person accounts of this war it does not surprise me in the least. Lots of people are making suggestions for more WW1 movies, and one I haven't seen recommended yet is Regeneration. It's primarily about Doctor Rivers, who treated the poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, and it's more about the psychological impact of the war. Was released in the USA as Behind the Lines.

I've never seen this movie. But Ames has the professional attention span to tell me about it.. Showing emotions and feelings are what story telling is about. There's reason you don't watch certain movies unless you're in a strong mood.. Thank You Ames.x seeing you laughing is better. Cheer's Beautiful.x

Ames, as a Canadian you might appreciate this movie takes place right before the Battle of Vimy Ridge (Apr 9th 1917)

I always wanted to do content on RU-vid but this film was the big push I needed to do it and ended up being my first film review 4 years ago. It's such a triumph of a film in every aspect. I recommend it to everyone, any chance I get.

8:06 This scene was 100x louder in the theater and the explosion scared the living shit out of me

They did a good job with the trenches and no CGI all over the place. Well done.

Epic film, it’s like one long moving painting. Also congrats on 100k!

Lee Enfield 303 rifle. I fired a clip of rounds in the cadets in the 1970's on firing range on Salisbury Plain. Awesome rifle.

Awesome commentary as always. Besides the score, the thing that I love about 1917 is that is is filmed to look like it was just one take.

Commending my grandparent's generation ... the burning town scene is beautiful.

Some long-take shots are gimmicky or just for showing off and don't add anything to the movie (I'm looking at you, "Atonement"), but here it's used to make you viscerally feel how long and perilous Scofield's journey is, and how the clock never stops ticking down on his mission. It's like you're walking with him.

Hands down my favourite war movie. Unrivalled in almost every aspect.

Starts with him resting his head against the tree Ends with him resting his head against the tree

From the little I've read, it was not unusual for German trenches and bunkers to be more elaborate than the allied ones. One or two lines back from the front would have deep, relatively comfortable facilities. Generally, the Germans tried always to have the highest ground possible, not just for its tactical advantage, but so that rain (and poison gas) would disfavor the enemy.

This movie had absolutely no business being as good as it was. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

i think one of best shot movies is this movie it’s a single shot frame the ENTIRE movie no cuts or anything

Who knew King Robb and King Tommen were brothers.

I was fortunate enough to watch this in the cinema. Made me proud to be British lol. All jokes aside, it's a brilliant movie.

You'll like "Rear Window" 1954

The exact moment i started watching this the movie Dunkirk started on tv here in Denmark . 2 amazing movies and watching along with Ames .. whats not to like...

The entire film looks like one continuous shot. Absolutely amazing.

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You should watch All Quiet on the Western Front (2022, not dubbed version). It's epic.

This is the last movie I saw in a theater. I had to sit in the lobby for about twenty minutes after the film ended before I could go outside because I was so shaken by it.