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moulesy
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edited January 2020 in Entertainment #1

Has anyone else seen this film yet? We went to see it this afternoon and it really does live up to its billing! 

I'm not a huge fan of war films - I find they often end up trying to cover too much at too shallow a level. But this one tells a simple story - but tells it brilliantly. The storyline, acting and cinematography are all excellent and the musical score adds to the drama. Excellent direction by Sam Mendes  too?

It'll take something very special to beat this to the Oscar. smile

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  • Freddy55
    Freddy55 Club Member Posts: 1,809 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited January 2020 #2

    I’m thinking of going to see it, with the wife. From the trailers, it looks good. The only reservation I have is that it might get a bit tiresome, given that it’s shot as one continuous scene?

  • moulesy
    moulesy Forum Participant Posts: 9,402 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited January 2020 #3

    I think that just adds to the brilliance of the film, Freddy. It means that your attention never wavers. Mrs M went with me and she is good at. ...er..... watching films with her eyes closed at the cinema. wink

    But this one kept her gripped. Do go - you won't regret it! smile

  • Freddy55
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    edited January 2020 #4

    I do realise that it’s a somewhat novel and unique way of portraying events. I do like war films, if they have something to portray, like ‘Saving Private Ryan’ or ‘Warhorse’, for instance. Anyway, it’s been a while since our last visit to the cinema (Bohemian Rhapsody, which we thoroughly enjoyed), so I’ll make the effort to get to see it 👍

  • Whittakerr
    Whittakerr Club Member Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited January 2020 #5

    I enjoyed the film. The story is like a first world war Saving Private Ryan and its not the strongest of storylines but that dosent detract from the film.Without the unique cinematography it would be a good to average film in my opinion.

  • MrRoute
    MrRoute Forum Participant Posts: 141
    edited January 2020 #6

    went to see this Tuesday our local cinema has B  &  W 7.1 surround sound, coupled with the phanomable filming this has to be one of the best true stories I have watched. Had us glued from start to finish 

  • Cherokee2015
    Cherokee2015 Forum Participant Posts: 392
    edited January 2020 #7

    Loved it from start to finish.  

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