Synopsis
Time is the enemy
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.
2019 Directed by Sam Mendes
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.
George MacKay Dean-Charles Chapman Mark Strong Andrew Scott Richard Madden Claire Duburcq Colin Firth Benedict Cumberbatch Daniel Mays Adrian Scarborough Chris Walley Nabhaan Rizwan Jamie Parker Tommy French Paul Tinto Billy Postlethwaite Richard McCabe Justin Edwards Pip Carter Andy Apollo Josef Davies Gabriel Akuwudike Spike Leighton Robert Maaser Gerran Howell Adam Hugill Benjamin Adams Anson Boon Kenny Fullwood Show All…
Rod McLean Elaine Kusmishko Stephen Swain Simon Elsley Lauren Briggs-Miller Aoife Warren Sarah Bicknell Danny Clark
Guillaume Rocheron Greg Butler Sona Pak Will Newis Richard Little Marcella Silveira Lucas Caldas Ami Yamauchi Nick Sargent Pier Lefebvre
Sue Harding Michael Fentum Scott Millan Mark Taylor Andrea King Oliver Tarney Adam Mendez Stuart Wilson
DreamWorks Pictures Reliance Entertainment New Republic Pictures Neal Street Productions Mogambo Films Amblin Partners
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benedict cumberbatch saying “hope is a dangerous thing” really threw me for a loop like damn ma, you listening to lana del rey before heading into battle??
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A fairly simple ‘boots on the ground’ WW1 story elevated by exceptional blocking, (Deakins) camerawork, set design and overall polish. Sags a little in the last third and the music can be too schmaltzy at times (a problem I’ve had with Thomas Newman in the past). Overall I’d say it’s worth a watch, it’s a grounded perspective that helps give a feel for how ruthless and terrifying the conflict was.
my cinematic experience was completed when my dad whispered 'hot priest' to me when andrew scott appeared