As many other have mentioned,the cinematography of "1917" is marvelous. It really grabs us by the collar and take us inside the movie. The casting is also good. The two main actors do a good job and they do look their part

But, the story is pedestrian. There is nothing new here. We all know wars are ugly messes, and that there are good and decent human being even in the bloodiest of the battlefields.

1917 is only eye candy.