Chris and I went to see 1917 today. We wanted to see it on the "big screen" even though it is sometimes my preference to watch a movie that will likely have me on the edge of my seat at home. So I can get up and move around to break the tension. And schedule breaks when needed.
The non-stop action did have me with my hand over my mouth a lot. Like that would keep something from happening? Whatever. It makes me feel better. George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman were actors I have not previously heard of. Both were great. When I came home I went on-line to see about the dedication at the end which makes you think perhaps it is based on a true story. It is very loosely based on stories told to the director by his grandfather, but overall, all fiction. If you like a BIG movie, go see this one in the theatre. Get (or bring) popcorn. It also helps ease the tension.
I skipped this one, though saw the previews a lot.
I saw all the others nominated, except JoJo rabbit, which we walked out of after fifteen minutes
Posted by: jacki long | 02/10/2020 at 12:54 AM
Jacki: I couldn't bring myself to go to JoJo Rabbit. For the same reason that you walked out.
Posted by: carol | 02/10/2020 at 06:31 PM