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".

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".

From the trenches of WWI to the beaches of Normandy, we're diving into the most authentic war films ever made. Join us as we explore movies that capture the raw emotions, historical accuracy, and brutal realities of combat. These films go beyond Hollywood glamour to show war as it truly is.

These movies gave us new perspectives on war. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best films taking place within a combat setting. This means that we’ll be excluding non-combat war films such as “Schindler’s List.”

Sometimes Private Ryan just can't be saved. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be looking at the most harrowing and heart wrenching deaths that occurred in military films and television shows. As we’ll be revealing character fates, a spoiler warning is now in effect.

These movie moments deserve more respect. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best movie scenes that should be more iconic than they are.

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.

One shot is all it takes! For this list, we’ll be looking at the most insane fights that look as though they happen within a single shot.

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.

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.