This is the true story behind "1917", the new war movie from Academy Award winning director Sam Mendes. Just because a film is fictional doesn’t mean that there isn’t a fascinating story behind it. “1917” is a World War I epic that centers on two British soldiers, Lance Corporals Blake and Schofield. The two are informed by a superior officer that a British battalion is walking into a fatal trap. The Germans have retreated to the Hindenburg Line in the midst of Operation Alberich, waiting to ambush the enemy. If the attack isn’t called off, the British army will lose 1,600 brothers in arms, one of which is Blake’s actual brother. Join WatchMojo as we break down the true story behind "1917".

These are the top 10 things the critics are saying about "1917". “1917” makes 2019 a year to remember. For this list, we’re taking a look at what the critics are saying about “1917”, Academy Award winner Sam Mendes’ WWl epic, as perhaps one of the greatest war movies of all time. From its gripping narrative, compelling performances, and Roger Deakins' breathtaking cinematography, join WatchMojo as we break down what the critics are saying about "1917".

No cuts, no ifs, ands or buts! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at sequences without a single cut which represent the peak of collaboration between masters of their crafts.

There is nothing more shocking than the realities of war. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most authentic portrayals of military life and soldier’s experiences on film.

From sheer length to intricate staging, these shots required the utmost precision to capture. For this list, we’ll be looking at anyone-take that was really hard to complete.

Ces moments de cinéma non scriptés font peut-être honte aux scénaristes, mais surtout honneur aux acteurs qui les ont improvisés ! Pour cette liste, nous allons examiner les répliques et les actions involontaires dans des scènes de film qui sont devenues légendaires.

These unscripted movie moments put the screenwriter to shame! For this list, we’ll be looking at unintentional lines and actions in film scenes that went on to become legendary.

Si estos personajes hubieran aparecido en dos escenas, habrían comenzado a llover premios de la Academia.

Estas escenas te quitarán el aliento y te dejarán preguntándote ¿Como hicieron eso?

If these characters had appeared in two scenes, it would have started to rain Academy Awards. For this list, we’ll be looking at actors who had a major speaking role for a single scene in a film.

These scenes will take your breath away and have you wondering “how’d they do that?”. For this list, we’re taking a look at some of cinema’s most impressive sequences made possible through astonishing directing, effects, editing, and cinematography.

And now our feature presentation… right after about twenty minutes of coming attractions. For this super-sized list, we’ll be looking at the most thrilling, unique, and masterfully edited movie trailers that had us all saying, “shut up and take our money!”

Ah movie magic, ain’t it a thing of beauty! For this list, we’ll be looking at the most ingenious, left-field and daring ways in which filmmakers have achieved iconic shots in film and television.

These movies are the best of the best that 2019 had to offer... but what's the best of the best of the BEST? Join WatchMojo as we rank the nominees for the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 92nd Academy Awards.