I am probably one of a few who thought the movie was just OK. It kind of like the British version of Saving Private Ryan although the story is one-dimensional and it takes place decades earlier during WW1. Yes, the directing was great, the acting was also excellent, but the storyline was not that great. Suspenseful, yes. But you pretty much know where it is going the whole time. Sam Mendes wrote it based on stories he remembers his grandfather telling him, and he also dedicated the movie to his grandfather. If you like war movies you will enjoy it. For me, I like a variety of movies and while I do like war movies , this falls short. Sorry. Although when you compare it to the garbage coming out of Hollywood (they cannot make a good movie) 1917 is Great by comparison!