We don't get a lot of war movies these days, at least ones that take place during the last century. And it's been awhile since there's been a flick set in World War 1. The last one I watched was Flyboys... Ahem. Now there's Same Mendes's 1917, a film that's garnered a lot of praise for its technical achievements and stirring -- yet simple -- story. In fact, it's now considered the front runner for Best Picture at the Oscars. Is the movie worth the hype? Stick with me! To make a long story short: this is a riveting one-shot movie that unfolds largely in real time. It's a brilliantly mounted epic that immerses the viewer in the horrors of one of the most brutal conflicts in human history without beating us over the head with a war-is-hell message. The attention to detail is astounding, the plot unpredictable, and the tension barely tolerable. And yes, the cinematography is captivating. The acting? Spot on. There. How's that for a review? I ca...