1917 (2019) Is Slick and Relentless, But Unconvincing as a Study of War 1917 can only seem incredibly real and immersive for generations far removed from the actual horrors of 1914–1918. Read More Essays, Movies TodayAnton BergstromNovember 11, 20211917, WWI, war, war movie, anti-war movie, Sam Mendes, George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Clarie Duburcq, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, long takes, auteurism, video game Comment