A quick search of top rated titles have only two movies rating over 9. Why are there are SO MANY user ratings at 9.5 or 10 for 1917? Is this movie really almost perfect? Far from it. I enjoyed the technical aspects of the film making immensely, however it was the one shot idea that made the movie ultimately unsatisfying. Great idea, but overplayed to the detriment of the pacing and story. I got bored several times due to having to follow the actors constantly. Followed by brain mashing cliche after forced plot after totally improbable scenario that seemed crammed in to allow the one shot feel of the story to flow.

Nothing wrong with the idea, but not the entire movie. There are many parts to the story that worked well using this style, however Children Of Men did it better because they chose where to have the one take scenes for maximum impact.

After 1917 I felt a bit like I had drunk too many beers, I felt good for a while, but the goodness didn't last for the whole experience. I should have known when to stop, Sam Mendes didn't.