Film Review: 1917
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Film Review: 1917

The film, which depicts the happenings over a 24-hour period on 6th April, 1917, during WW1 (and hence the title) could well have been called ‘Race Against Time’. Co-written by director Sam Mendes, and based on a story narrated to him by his grandfather, Alfred Mendes, the film unfolds with Lance Corporal Tom Blake (Dean-Charles…

Film Review: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk

Film Review: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk

Forget the much hyped and touted technology of (the faster) 120 frames per second in acclaimed director Ang Lee’s latest film. It’s not so much about the Iraqi War as it is about relationships — on and off the battlefield. It’s 2004. Private Billy Lynn (Debutant Joe Alwyn) seems unaffected by the adulation he’s received…