Every day, Numerama recommends a film or series to watch in streaming, on SVOD platforms. On this Monday, February 27, 2023, we advise you to dive into the hell of war with the excellent film 1917on Netflix.
You don’t know which film to choose on SVOD platforms to have a good evening? That’s good, on this Monday, February 27, 2023, Numerama advises you to let yourself be tempted by 1917, available on Netflix for a few days. This war film with numerous sequence shots will keep you spellbound from start to finish.
The film 1917 on Netflix, an endless immersion in the heart of hell
If you usually hate historical movies, don’t leave just yet: 1917 might just change your mind. Admittedly, the scenario is rather classic, we grant you that, since we follow the story of two British soldiers, who must absolutely deliver a decisive message for the rest of the conflict.
To complete their mission before it’s too late, Schofield and Blake will have to cross enemy lines as quickly as possible. All the originality of this infernal race against the clock lies rather in its visual aspect. Directed by Sam Mendes (Skyfall, Spectre, American Beauty or The Rebel Weddings), 1917 is thus designed to give the illusion of a single sequence shot, without any interruption.
This feeling of real-time action gives this suicide mission an unparalleled tension. We then hold our breath for two hours, following these two soldiers as closely as possible, facing the unimaginable to prevent the worst. Impeccably timed action movie, 1917 was rightly awarded three Oscars in 2020, namely best cinematography, best sound mixing and best visual effects.
And, for good reason: the feature film completely renews the genre of war stories while projecting sublime shots, difficult to forget, some of which take place in almost total darkness. 1917 is clearly a safe bet, for lovers of historical precision, thrills or unforgettable cinematic experiences. A tour de force, which is finally available on Netflix, this Monday, February 27, 2023.
- Watch if you liked: We have to save the soldier Ryan ; Dunkirk; You will not kill ; War Horse
- Must see if you are looking for: historical film ; visual originality; history of conflict; First World War ; tension ; visual prowess; race against time ; sequence shots; stock ; Benedict Cumberbatch as a soldier
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