JoeSteeler
Footballguy
not sure where you live but it is all over the place in NEO
check fandango for showings by zip code
Last edited by a moderator:
Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
1917 - The Movie (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter SaintsInDome2006
- Start date
check fandango for showings by zip code
skol asylum
Footballguy
In my seat now. Armed with popcorn and Coke. Let's do this.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Tony Jabroni
Footballguy
Good flick. A little slow at times, but overall, I enjoyed it.
Tony Jabroni
Footballguy
skol asylum
Footballguy
It was alright. The terrain was pretty awesome, especially all the muck. Had no idea until the end who Tommen's brother was played by. Neat reveal.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
TheDirtyWord
Footballguy
Saw this last night...
The production scope/scale had to have been enormous and the level of collaboration, precision to produce such long and extended takes with lots of moving parts is alone enough to admire.
At the same time...I found the story to be not all that compelling despite the heroic nature of its principals.
The production scope/scale had to have been enormous and the level of collaboration, precision to produce such long and extended takes with lots of moving parts is alone enough to admire.
At the same time...I found the story to be not all that compelling despite the heroic nature of its principals.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
matttyl
Footballguy
Saw last night. Production was amazing, story maybe a bit lacking.
Also, a question if I may:
Also, a question if I may:
So the entire movie is this idea of having to send two guys out on a mission to get a message from one commanding officer (Firth) to another (Cumberbatch). At the start they mention that the Germans had cut radio lines during their retreat, fine. But they just couldn't send a plane over and drop a message down saying "Hey, it's a trap - come back"? I mean we see multiple planes at multiple times in the movie, so they had them in the area.
With Saving Private Ryan it was the idea of having to get a message to one particular guy when you don't know where he is. With this, it's getting a message to 1,600 guys when you know exactly where they are. /
With Saving Private Ryan it was the idea of having to get a message to one particular guy when you don't know where he is. With this, it's getting a message to 1,600 guys when you know exactly where they are. /
El Floppo
Footballguy
Insein
Footballguy
The General
Footballguy
Saw tonight. Nothing really to add. Very engrossing, should see I’m the big screen.
Don't think there is a bigger lock than this to win Best Cinematography.
Don't think there is a bigger lock than this to win Best Cinematography.
Punxsutawney Phil
Footballguy
One of the best prequels I have ever seen. I really hope they make it into a trilogy but it may be hard to get Tom Hanks back on board.
Jefferson the Caregiver
Rebel Without A Pause
Cinematography was fantastic but the one continuous scene is getting a little overblown. There was plenty of editing to stitch it together. Still amazing and one of the best shot movies I've seen in a while.
KInd of agree with everyone saying the story, characters wasn't as deep but still worthwhile.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
Trying to air drop a message isn't that easy. There's just as good a chance it ends up in the Germans hands as the British.
whoknew
Footballguy
Just saw it. Thought it was terrific. Very moving and beautiful. The shot where he is in that town and there is the cross with the building behind it and then the German soldier appears - that was incredible.
I wonder if they sold it by saying, "Its Saving Private Ryan meets the Revenant."
I wonder if they sold it by saying, "Its Saving Private Ryan meets the Revenant."
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
I thought it was great. I've always heard of trench warfare, but you really got an idea of how life was down there with this flick. Walking through no man's land, seeing the German's trenches compared to the British, seeing the towns obliterated by war... it was really an amazing visual experience.
And that scene where the guy comes running at him in the dark. It just conveyed so wonderfully how you had no idea who was who.
And that scene where the guy comes running at him in the dark. It just conveyed so wonderfully how you had no idea who was who.
The General
Footballguy
That whole night time scene was great. Had an "Apocalypse Now" vibe and like "Dunkirk" just brought home how completely terrifying it would be at all times. Just random luck who survives.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
I saw it yesterday afternoon. A very visually appealing movie. I thought a couple of points were really intense: The rat and the trip wire, the German plane crash, the soldier choking out the German and later running across the battlefield to reach the commanding officer.
This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. I'll definitely own this on Blu-ray.
This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. I'll definitely own this on Blu-ray.
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
Forgot about this. Both my wife and I both started crying when this happened and after the movie we laughed because we were like, "Why did that make us cry?" It was just such a moving moment when you saw it. Like, he didn't say a word but you knew what he was going to do. And the officer was calling him crazy. Then he just takes off running. Ugh. Just pulled at the heart. Such an awesome moment.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
I saw this one this weekend. Agree with all of the praise -- great movie and glad that I saw it in the theatre. Cinematography was brilliant.
I might still go for something like Jojo Rabbit as Best Picture because I though the script was a bit more imaginative (still need to see Parasite though), but I wouldn't be disappointed if 1917 won.
I might still go for something like Jojo Rabbit as Best Picture because I though the script was a bit more imaginative (still need to see Parasite though), but I wouldn't be disappointed if 1917 won.
Last edited by a moderator:
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
And speaking of him, that jerk could have just stopped time and maybe reversed it and prevented so many casualties. Doctor Strange? More like Doctor Death.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
The guy who files this <---------------- is the one you're looking for.And speaking of him, that jerk could have just stopped time and maybe reversed it and prevented so many casualties. Doctor Strange? More like Doctor Death.
dkp993
Footballguy
Agree with all this. Would only add the scene at night in town with the flairs dropping was insane, so stunning.
The General
Footballguy
That was fantastic. Then as he walked through the ruins into the more open area to be faced with the giant burning building. Then immediately the guy runs at him.
I was nervous and on edge that whole movie. Was just intense.
DallasDMac
Footballguy
I enjoyed it but there was time in the middle there was I was waiting on the film to get moving again. But overall, great movie.
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
I understand what you're saying, but I don't think it was meant to be non-stop action. In fact, I felt like those lulls were more about showing how it went from 0 to 100 back to 0 back to 100mph. Like that scene with the baby. It was like this calming moment. Then he realized that he had a job to do. From tranquil to heart pounding.
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
This is the part I was talking about. You see the guy running and you have no idea if it's a friend or foe. So he waits. And waits. And then BAM! Really put you in the fog of war.
The General
Footballguy
Yeah it was legit disturbing/scary the way it was shot. Our hero was standing in this burning town and then is like oh high friend and a second later the dude starts sprinting toward the camera and then starts shooting like a Hun Terminator.
i don’t see how everyone didn’t just shoot everyone they see at night.
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
My wife and I said the same thing. I could never be a soldier. I'd be shooting at anything and everything that moved.
dkp993
Footballguy
Yep. There were some other good movies this year (once upon... being one of them) but I’ve never seen a movie like this. Stunning.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Very unique in its execution no doubt. I really liked it but not sure how rewatchable it will be for me now that I know all the beats.
dkp993
Footballguy
I was also wondering how watchable it will be again, came to the conclusion I might like it more. Would be able to check out details/things I missed in the first go round.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Good point. I was really focused on how it was made when watching it and the story/characters are simple enough that one can follow it easily and still be up on the little story details (this was a big movie for trees). On a 2nd watch I would likely be totally focused on trying to find the cuts and how they pulled it all off. That waterfall scene was WTF. I’m sure there was more CGI than I want but it still seemed incredible.
Last edited by a moderator:
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
El Floppo
Footballguy
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
Movies don't need to be rewatchable to be great. Are a lot of people watching Schindler's List over and over?
Ilov80s
Footballguy
That’s an interesting question and I think would say yes they do. To be a truly great movie, it does need to hold up on repeat viewings. I’ve seen Schindlers List a few times and it’s just as devastating and impactful each time. It’s not a movie like Goodfellas or Shawshank where if you are flipping through channels, you will stop to watch it. However, I don’t think one would rewatch Schindlers List and be bored or find that it doesn’t strike emotional chords anymore.
Maybe 1917 is great. Only time will for sure tell.
ETA: I guess we could debate the definition of great. Maybe classics have to rewatchable and great can be more of in the moment reaction. I suppose that’s all personal opinion.
Last edited by a moderator:
TheIronSheik
SUPER ELITE UPPER TIER
I agree totally with you on the personal opinion part. And I'll add to that by saying that while some people might watch SL multiple times, I would say most wouldn't. And the same with 1917. It's all very subjective.
One thing that comes to mind, for me, was the Chernobyl series on HBO. It was up there with Band Of Brothers on my "greatness" scale. Just utterly amazing. But while I will watch BoB over and over, I'll never watch Chernobyl again.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Good points and I guess there is some nuance in wanting to watch it again vs how one would feel if they did rewatch it.
Funny how that is. Some movies/series/books just kind of burrow in your brain and you get the itch to do it again. Others you really enjoy but feel fine walking away from for good. 1917 is the later for me. However, I don’t think it would be a bad decision if it wins Best Picture because it was quite an accomplishment and spectacle.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
Similar threads
