Two young British soldiers cross enemy territory on an urgent mission to carry a message to another British battalion, whose communication lines have been cut. 1917 sits apart from and above many war films for its powerful gimmick of being presented in one continuous shot, with the camera never leaving the company of the film's hero. Technically the film is a triumph and the urgency pours through the screen. There is little time given to dwell on events and the pace is relentless, with several high budget and expertly choreographed sequences to admire. Character development and dialogue are efficient and we get an impressively long list of both establishment and newcomer British actors.