JB33 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Yeah, I've read several different opinions about the "gimmick". Really anxious to see it for myself so I can see what everyone is talking about and decide what I think of it. In a nutshell it clearly really works for some and doesnt work for others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 hour ago, The Panda said: I don’t think the gimmick was a detriment to the story being told, I actually think it’s what makes the movie work. Granted, I think the film (plot included) was built around the gimmick so had Mendes chosen a different route I think we get an entirely different movie. I think in many spots editing would’ve/could’ve been more beneficial. We go through he journey essentially in real time with the protagonists, but once within a particular moment or sequence (especially the quieter ones) I think cutting would’ve been more effective, nor do I think the audience would’ve been taken out of the “real time” atmosphere. As it is, you end up watching the blocking (both for the characters and the steadicam op). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 39 minutes ago, Plain Old Tele said: I think in many spots editing would’ve/could’ve been more beneficial. We go through he journey essentially in real time with the protagonists, but once within a particular moment or sequence (especially the quieter ones) I think cutting would’ve been more effective, nor do I think the audience would’ve been taken out of the “real time” atmosphere. As it is, you end up watching the blocking (both for the characters and the steadicam op). I’d agree somewhat here, some of the quieter traveling scenes are where it felt video gameish to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Futurist Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Style is substance they said ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudalb Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 14 hours ago, Plain Old Tele said: I think in many spots editing would’ve/could’ve been more beneficial. We go through he journey essentially in real time with the protagonists, but once within a particular moment or sequence (especially the quieter ones) I think cutting would’ve been more effective, nor do I think the audience would’ve been taken out of the “real time” atmosphere. As it is, you end up watching the blocking (both for the characters and the steadicam op). Of course I will be watching to see if they have the right model of Lee Enfield rifles..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 9:51 PM, Plain Old Tele said: ...what? It’s very impressive technically. It’s kinda goofy watching the trailers and TV spots, since of course they’re edited a great deal. But the whole thing does (essentially) play out “in one shot” and that’s no small feat at all. You were right ! As it turns out, the only bit that seemed out of place was that bit in the trailer where the shells made no craters, the rest was very impressive. Spoiler Although technically, it was a two shot movie, not one shot. The bit in the house where he fell back and hit his head is where they lost a few hours and it was dark when he awoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudalb Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Spielberg seem to have a knack, both as producer and director, for being involved with good War films. "Saving Private Ryan" (I still think the Omaha Beach segment is the single best,most brutally realistic battle scene ever filmed...Spielberg pulled no punches whatsoever with that scene) "Warhorse" (another World War One film, come to think of it) and the great TV miniseries he co produced with Tom Hanks..."Band of Brothers" and "THe Pacific" and they finally got their series on the US Air campaign against Nazi Germany "Masters Of The Air" greenlit. Mendes could not have found a better partner for this project, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB33 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Someone I know at my theatre said walkups have been incredible for this today and will likely be even moreso tomorrow. I'm seeing it tomorrow afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichWS Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I enjoyed it quite a bit. Wish it had a little more heft but it's an effective thriller. Spoiler The night window scene is undoubtedly the highlight. Found it breathtaking. Seals the Deakins Oscar; awesome Newman cue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmlover Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Saw this in IMAX today and must say it's worth shelling out the extra dollars just to see that beautiful Deakins cinematography on as large of a screen as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMmadrid90 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Awesome movie, the lead character is like Jesus in WWI and that scene near the end WOW. I see this movie winning a lot of Oscars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Julian1410 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I have a phobia of rats so the first half of the film was a nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddemaxus Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 14 hours ago, RichWS said: Hide contents The night window scene is undoubtedly the highlight. Found it breathtaking. Seals the Deakins Oscar; awesome Newman cue. That scene and the last 10 minutes were probably my favourite scenes in the movie and imo the two scenes that actually make the movie worth watching. The rest is meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Futurist Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) Do these directors and cinematographers and their obesssion for the longest shot ever try to confess something to us ? Do they feel inadequate ? Are they compensating for something ? Trying to prove something ? Or do they think we are gullible enough to make us think these long takes add meaning and subtext to their movies ? Do female directors and cinemaptographers wake up at night in terror wondering if their shots/takes are long enough ? Of course they do, ask Jan. Mendes, Deakins, Innaritu, Chivo, De Palma all look like very troubled, terrified teenage boys. Those poor kids. Edited January 12, 2020 by The Futurist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 just got back. decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatree Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, The Futurist said: Do these directors and cinematographers and their obesssion for the longest shot ever try to confess something to us ? Do they feel inadequate ? Are they compensating for something ? Trying to prove something ? Or do they think we are gullible enough to make us think these long takes add meaning and subtext to their movies ? Do female directors and cinemaptographers wake up at night in terror wondering if their shots/takes are long enough ? Of course they do, ask Jan. Mendes, Deakins, Innaritu, Chivo, De Palma all look like very troubled, terrified teenage boys. Those poor kids. don't really know why I'm replying to this, but in theory can it not make a film more engrossing / immersive, to have a real-time smooth experience with no cuts to remind you you're watching a film? I didn't like the Revenant but the action scenes that had a single take were pretty incredible and I felt like I was right there. also, what brian de palma movie has long shots? Edited January 12, 2020 by Avatree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Liked it more than I expected, mostly because MacKay brought more emotional heft to the movie than I thought it would have. It feels a bit routine but I also can't find anything about it that wasn't really good, ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JB33 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Fantastic movie! The two hours really flew by for me. It could have easily been longer. Also, I really wish I could have seen it in IMAX but c'est la vie. I don't really need to say why; the cinematography is incredible! I loved any of the scenes in trenches. It was just such an intimate and authentic look at war, especially when you add the single-shot element to it. The score was great, although Joker is still my #1 of the year there. Also I thought George MacKay's performance was a pleasant surprise. Not that I expected the acting to be terrible, but this seemed like a movie where the performances would take a back seat to the visuals and all the technical elements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...