Directed by Sam Mendes
Produced by Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Jayne-Ann Tenggren, Callum McDougall & Brian Oliver.
Written by Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth & Benedict Cumberbatch.
Plot: During World War I, two British soldiers — Lance Cpl. Schofield and Lance Cpl. Blake — receive seemingly impossible orders. In a race against time, they must cross over into enemy territory to deliver a message that could potentially save 1,600 of their fellow comrades — including Blake’s own brother.
I didn’t know what to expect from this new War film before I went to watch it at the cinema today.
I like this one.
Pros: The atmosphere upon this movie was oppressive, The acting from the brothers was good to watch & that solider went through war to accomplish your mission.
Cons: At times in the 2nd act a lot of scenes do drag on a lot, a lot big-name actors like Mark Strong, Colin Firth & Benedict Cumberbatch didn’t get enough of screen-time each & the pacing can slow at times.
Casts & Characters:
- George MacKay as Lance Corporal William Schofield
- Dean-Charles Chapman as Lance Corporal Tom Blake
- Mark Strong as Captain Smith
- Andrew Scott as Lieutenant Leslie
- Richard Madden as Lieutenant Joseph Blake
- Claire Duburcq as Lauri
- Colin Firth as General Erinmore
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Colonel Mackenzie
- Daniel Mays as Sergeant Sanders
- Adrian Scarborough as Major Hepburn
- Jamie Parker as Lieutenant Richards
- Michael Jibson as Lieutenant Hutton
- Richard McCabe as Colonel Collins
- Nabhaan Rizwan as Sepoy
- Michael Cornelius as Private Cornelius
- Daniel McMillon as Marksman
I recommend this film to all of those who love WAR Movies.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars – Flixster/Rotten Tomatoes
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