Although 1917 delivers a very beautiful scenery, followed by some of the best cinematography that film has ever seen, story-wise it doesn't captivated the audience as well as it should. I am not saying that I wasn't entertained throughout this film, but I wasn't as invested in the characters as I should have been, and 2 hours felt like a drag.

This movie does have outstanding performances by Dean-Charles Chapman and George MacKay.

I think the main problem with this film is the emotional connection that movies such as Platoon (1986), Hacksaw Ridge (2016), and Full Metal Jacket (1987) deliver.