Joyeux Noel was a great movie; the officers on both sides were terrified that their soldiers would realize the enemy was human as well.
When Western Europe was expected to participate in a second world war 25 years after the “War To End All Wars”, no wonder many opted out if they could. Some of those who fought in WWI more or less sat it out (France), while some fought half-heartedly (Italy).
While I appreciate the historical aspects of these films, there should be no wonder that Americans will never allow the government to draft their teens again.
My Rating “1917” Technical A+ Film C-
1. I bought into the technical previews film hype. It lived up to that, but the film actor performances felt emotionless, phoned in.
2. the Airplane crash scene was about as real as the cavalry charge against the machine guns in War Horse. NOT
3. For me the best actor in the movie was Mark Strong as the British officer in the truck scenes. His role was brief, I felt like he was the real thing.
4. The night town battle scene felt like the second half of Full Metal Jacket.
For me this was a one and done viewing of this movie. TILT!