1917 was such an incredible theater experience. You don’t realize how tense you are until the very end. The point where you can relax is when everything that happened sets in. I was with 3 other grown ass men and we all cried.
If you concider the budget of "All quite on the western front" was 16 million $ compared to "1917" with a budget of more than 90 million $ the cgi is very good (except two or three effects)
Hey! Loved this episode. I'm glad that WW1 movies are becoming more "popular" with the directors really taking the dedication to make them pretty accurate. I couldn't recommend reading Remarque's original All Quiet on the Western Front enough if you haven't already - Berger's film takes quite a few liberties from it, but it's still a (pardon the pun) remarkable piece of literature. 1917 even features a couple cameos of some of the characters from it!
First of all, thanks for making a detailed review on the movies, covering all the aspects. I was actually waiting for a podcast like this. Both 1917 and All Quiet on the Western Front are amazing movies on their own rights. As you guys rightly said that 1917 has like a continuous storyline with a dedicated mission and there's a lot of suspense where you are eager to know what's coming ahead and if the two British soldiers will ever make it. On the contrary All Quiet on the Western Front shows different time periods throughout WW1 era including the time when soldiers are not actively fighting. I think AQOTWF had quite a long runtime and sometimes dragged too long over some scenes but as a whole the movie was amazing. Both movies are set in WW1 era and while the script of 1917 has been written from the perspective of two soldiers with minimal battle scenes, AQOTWF portrays the destructive effects of war very vividly while having a main character, i.e. Paul Baumer. In case on 1917, you do see the devastative effects of war but mostly in the sense of what's left behind after the battle ends, i.e. barren no man's land with corpses, wreckage, potholes and then abandoned German trench with destroyed weapons, burning Church and the ruins in the French town etc. Only in the final moments we see the frontline scene where the battle actually begins and where we actually get to see Schofield's epic running scene (which is truly epic contrary to some saying it's a gimmick huh). Regardless, the battlefield scenes are minimal in 1917 as the purpose of the movie is different from AQOTWF, which shows the brutality of war in way more detail and brilliantly does so- in one word- mind blowing. AQOTWF actually shows in vivid detail what's like to be in the middle of the battlefield where death can happen anytime. Sounds of bullets, shell explosions, bloodshed, soldiers dying instantly as they run towards the enemy lines, mutilated dead bodies, tanks, flame throwers- it's utter chaos and destruction- extremely graphic. It shows how war can wreak havoc and cause devastation both physically and mentally. Before the young recruits go to the battlefield, they are excited to fight on behalf of their nation but later realize the bitter reality in the battlefield and you can see the terror in their eyes. Like one of Paul's friends (with glasses) who cries that he wants to go back home in the bunker before it collapses. Or in case of 1917, the captain crying and suffering from shell shock (PTSD) while Schoefield searches for Colonel Mackenzie to stop sending troops across the German line. Sometimes I think what I would do if I were in their place...wars as a whole have catastrophic effects on everyone...the movie also tries to give an anti-war message by showing how the ones in power relax in luxury while commanding the young men to fight and die. Both 1917 and AQOTWF shows the human elements despite being war movies. Both movies accurately show that these young men were all human beings with emotions, dreams and desires. In case of 1917, you see Blake talking about cherry blossoms and Christmas and arguing that the medal is not "just a piece of tin", etc. In AQOTWF, you see Kat talking about his deceased child and later says what he's gonna do when the war ends. Tjaden also mentions what he dreams about and sadly commits suicide later in the movie when he thinks he won't be able to succeed with his leg amputated. One of the most heart breaking scenes in 1917 is where Blake wants to help the German pilot but gets stabbed instead- a rather gruesome reality- compassion during times of war can possibly get you killed. It was one of the most heart-touching and extremely emotional scene in 1917 where Blake bleeds continuously and all attempts to stop bleeding or carry him back seem futile. It was shown in such a realistic way- Blake looking at embers in the air and asking "Are we being shelled?" (resulting from shock). At one point he asks Schoefield in a helpless tone "Am I dying?". Moments before death, Blake weeps and tells Schoefield "Will you write to my mum for me? Tell her I love her and was not afraid" as his face turns pale from blood loss. Believe me, every time I watch this scene I can't hold my tears. There are certain emotional scenes which 1917 portrays wonderfully. There's also the part in the movie where Schofield discovers a woman with a baby in the destroyed French city. It shows the toll war has on civilians- the lady taking care of a baby whose parents probably died from shelling etc. It's a very loving scene when Schofield sings to the baby and asks the lady "Is it a girl?" since he most likely had a daughter himself and then gives the bottle of milk before leaving. In case of AQOTWF, you do see the human elements as well. Paul Baumer sees his friends dying right in front of him and sometimes instantly but he's asked to keep on fighting (not even a moment to grieve). We see a similar scene in 1917 where Schofield isn't given even a few minutes to grieve for Blake but is rather told "It doesn't do good to dwell on that". Such is the reality of war- it's cruel and ruthless. We also see in case of Paul, his feeling of compassion of trying to save the French soldier who he tried to kill moments back as he discovers that he's another human being with a family just like him. He literally weeps and says to the dead soldier "I am sorry". Such a powerful scene. One of the most saddest scenes is when Paul gets stabbed by a bayonet just moments before the official ceasefire is due to start. He survived this long but only a few moments made a difference between life and death- shows you how unpredictable life is. It's a very powerful scene- he can hear the announcement of ceasefire but knows that's he's gonna die soon. In the end, he dies as an unknown soldier since his dog tag isn't taken off but rather the handkerchief which he kept as a memory for his fallen friend. In fact, all the main characters get killed, which is a different take from many typical Hollywood movies that would keep them alive. In case of the score, AQOTWF is good but for 1917 (composed by Thomas Newman) it is absolutely phenomenal and is even better in my opinion. The background music in 1917 keeps on changing with the progression of the movie, e.g. having elements of sadness to suspense to hope. In one word-truly amazing (as most of Thomas Newman's works are). As far as cinematography is concerned, both movies are good but 1917's one takes it to another level. Production design, props, costumes, etc. are excellent in both movies. Some people have criticized AQOTWF for deviating from the original book but even if it did, I think the movie was truly amazing as a whole. At least, it wasn't a disaster like Amazon "Rings of Power" was compared to the original LOTR series. However, I do agree that it would have been a more immersive experience if AQOTWF had been released in the theaters. All in all, its' truly an incredible film and so is 1917. I would like to think that it would win an Oscar. :)
Do the top 100 greatest movie theme songs of all time. Like Gladiator, Titanic, Back to the Future, Blade Runner, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park and Studio Ghibli Movies, etc?
ive seen clips of 1917 but never fully watched it. watched All Quiet on the Western Front (had to view it in 2 parts), and I enjoyed it. there was one scene i didn't like where a character is engulfed by a flamethrower and his buddy stands there and sees it. i think that scene would have been so much better if the main character was running and in the background you see his friend get flamed while taking cover behind the destroyed tank, making so that if you weren't paying attention, you'd have no idea what happened to the friend. but instead it's this whole big thing that the main character watches stationary while there is a war going on around him.
1917 is so much better than Saving Private Ryan which I think is a better comparison than All Quiet on the Western Front. Yes, the Omaha beach landing is one of the greatest movie scenes of all time but after that the movie becomes mostly average and cliche.
4:00 Just imagine the face of Sam Mendes when he found out that he lost the Oscar only because the academy decided to make fun and break their own rules by giving a home award to a foreign film (while there is a separate category for foreign films specifically).
I liked them both but the score for 1917 was far superior. Thomas Newman did an amazing job. The score changes the whole perspective of the movie. While Newman score helped the movie, I think that the score Volker created actually was diminuating the film experience. Not all the time, but man that motif...not a fan of it.
1917 was such an incredible theater experience. You don’t realize how tense you are until the very end. The point where you can relax is when everything that happened sets in. I was with 3 other grown ass men and we all cried.
100%! 🙌
I was lucky enough to see All Quiet in an indie theatre in my town, it was absolutely incredible. Wish I couldve seen 1917 in theatres too
I think that All Quiet on the Western Front is the best Netflix film to release since Beasts of No Nation.
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If you concider the budget of "All quite on the western front" was 16 million $ compared to "1917" with a budget of more than 90 million $ the cgi is very good (except two or three effects)
all quiet on the western front won more oscars than 1917 considering the budget gap between the two films is huge. It's a very big achievement
1917 was my first R-rated movie in theatres so its very special to me
Great first one!
Since All quiet on the western Front IS based on a Novel, Paul had to die.
The movie really moved me emotionally. I had to pause it a few times to take a second to almost catch my breath from the movie.
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Love these films! ❤
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Hey! Loved this episode. I'm glad that WW1 movies are becoming more "popular" with the directors really taking the dedication to make them pretty accurate. I couldn't recommend reading Remarque's original All Quiet on the Western Front enough if you haven't already - Berger's film takes quite a few liberties from it, but it's still a (pardon the pun) remarkable piece of literature. 1917 even features a couple cameos of some of the characters from it!
Thanks!
Great review🙌 You put my feelings about these movies, into words.
Thanks!
these two guys have the same voice basically and look so alike
We’re identical twins 🤣🤣
First of all, thanks for making a detailed review on the movies, covering all the aspects. I was actually waiting for a podcast like this. Both 1917 and All Quiet on the Western Front are amazing movies on their own rights.
As you guys rightly said that 1917 has like a continuous storyline with a dedicated mission and there's a lot of suspense where you are eager to know what's coming ahead and if the two British soldiers will ever make it. On the contrary All Quiet on the Western Front shows different time periods throughout WW1 era including the time when soldiers are not actively fighting. I think AQOTWF had quite a long runtime and sometimes dragged too long over some scenes but as a whole the movie was amazing.
Both movies are set in WW1 era and while the script of 1917 has been written from the perspective of two soldiers with minimal battle scenes, AQOTWF portrays the destructive effects of war very vividly while having a main character, i.e. Paul Baumer. In case on 1917, you do see the devastative effects of war but mostly in the sense of what's left behind after the battle ends, i.e. barren no man's land with corpses, wreckage, potholes and then abandoned German trench with destroyed weapons, burning Church and the ruins in the French town etc. Only in the final moments we see the frontline scene where the battle actually begins and where we actually get to see Schofield's epic running scene (which is truly epic contrary to some saying it's a gimmick huh). Regardless, the battlefield scenes are minimal in 1917 as the purpose of the movie is different from AQOTWF, which shows the brutality of war in way more detail and brilliantly does so- in one word- mind blowing.
AQOTWF actually shows in vivid detail what's like to be in the middle of the battlefield where death can happen anytime. Sounds of bullets, shell explosions, bloodshed, soldiers dying instantly as they run towards the enemy lines, mutilated dead bodies, tanks, flame throwers- it's utter chaos and destruction- extremely graphic. It shows how war can wreak havoc and cause devastation both physically and mentally. Before the young recruits go to the battlefield, they are excited to fight on behalf of their nation but later realize the bitter reality in the battlefield and you can see the terror in their eyes. Like one of Paul's friends (with glasses) who cries that he wants to go back home in the bunker before it collapses. Or in case of 1917, the captain crying and suffering from shell shock (PTSD) while Schoefield searches for Colonel Mackenzie to stop sending troops across the German line.
Sometimes I think what I would do if I were in their place...wars as a whole have catastrophic effects on everyone...the movie also tries to give an anti-war message by showing how the ones in power relax in luxury while commanding the young men to fight and die.
Both 1917 and AQOTWF shows the human elements despite being war movies. Both movies accurately show that these young men were all human beings with emotions, dreams and desires. In case of 1917, you see Blake talking about cherry blossoms and Christmas and arguing that the medal is not "just a piece of tin", etc. In AQOTWF, you see Kat talking about his deceased child and later says what he's gonna do when the war ends. Tjaden also mentions what he dreams about and sadly commits suicide later in the movie when he thinks he won't be able to succeed with his leg amputated.
One of the most heart breaking scenes in 1917 is where Blake wants to help the German pilot but gets stabbed instead- a rather gruesome reality- compassion during times of war can possibly get you killed. It was one of the most heart-touching and extremely emotional scene in 1917 where Blake bleeds continuously and all attempts to stop bleeding or carry him back seem futile. It was shown in such a realistic way- Blake looking at embers in the air and asking "Are we being shelled?" (resulting from shock). At one point he asks Schoefield in a helpless tone "Am I dying?". Moments before death, Blake weeps and tells Schoefield "Will you write to my mum for me? Tell her I love her and was not afraid" as his face turns pale from blood loss. Believe me, every time I watch this scene I can't hold my tears. There are certain emotional scenes which 1917 portrays wonderfully.
There's also the part in the movie where Schofield discovers a woman with a baby in the destroyed French city. It shows the toll war has on civilians- the lady taking care of a baby whose parents probably died from shelling etc. It's a very loving scene when Schofield sings to the baby and asks the lady "Is it a girl?" since he most likely had a daughter himself and then gives the bottle of milk before leaving.
In case of AQOTWF, you do see the human elements as well. Paul Baumer sees his friends dying right in front of him and sometimes instantly but he's asked to keep on fighting (not even a moment to grieve). We see a similar scene in 1917 where Schofield isn't given even a few minutes to grieve for Blake but is rather told "It doesn't do good to dwell on that". Such is the reality of war- it's cruel and ruthless. We also see in case of Paul, his feeling of compassion of trying to save the French soldier who he tried to kill moments back as he discovers that he's another human being with a family just like him. He literally weeps and says to the dead soldier "I am sorry". Such a powerful scene.
One of the most saddest scenes is when Paul gets stabbed by a bayonet just moments before the official ceasefire is due to start. He survived this long but only a few moments made a difference between life and death- shows you how unpredictable life is. It's a very powerful scene- he can hear the announcement of ceasefire but knows that's he's gonna die soon. In the end, he dies as an unknown soldier since his dog tag isn't taken off but rather the handkerchief which he kept as a memory for his fallen friend. In fact, all the main characters get killed, which is a different take from many typical Hollywood movies that would keep them alive.
In case of the score, AQOTWF is good but for 1917 (composed by Thomas Newman) it is absolutely phenomenal and is even better in my opinion. The background music in 1917 keeps on changing with the progression of the movie, e.g. having elements of sadness to suspense to hope. In one word-truly amazing (as most of Thomas Newman's works are).
As far as cinematography is concerned, both movies are good but 1917's one takes it to another level. Production design, props, costumes, etc. are excellent in both movies.
Some people have criticized AQOTWF for deviating from the original book but even if it did, I think the movie was truly amazing as a whole. At least, it wasn't a disaster like Amazon "Rings of Power" was compared to the original LOTR series. However, I do agree that it would have been a more immersive experience if AQOTWF had been released in the theaters. All in all, its' truly an incredible film and so is 1917. I would like to think that it would win an Oscar.
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Wow amazing comment!!
@@raidersofthelostpodcast_ Thanks
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Bro wtf
Great podcast episode. Another film that had me weeping, Saving Private Ryan
Thanks!
Do the top 100 greatest movie theme songs of all time. Like Gladiator, Titanic, Back to the Future, Blade Runner,
The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park and Studio Ghibli Movies, etc?
ive seen clips of 1917 but never fully watched it.
watched All Quiet on the Western Front (had to view it in 2 parts), and I enjoyed it.
there was one scene i didn't like where a character is engulfed by a flamethrower and his buddy stands there and sees it. i think that scene would have been so much better if the main character was running and in the background you see his friend get flamed while taking cover behind the destroyed tank, making so that if you weren't paying attention, you'd have no idea what happened to the friend. but instead it's this whole big thing that the main character watches stationary while there is a war going on around him.
Great point!
1917 is so much better than Saving Private Ryan which I think is a better comparison than
All Quiet on the Western Front. Yes, the Omaha beach landing is one of the greatest movie
scenes of all time but after that the movie becomes mostly average and cliche.
Do your top 100 favorite movies of all time for each of you in two different videos. Not the greatest,
but personal favorites.
Will do!!
Can you make full episode reviews of Lawrence of Arabia, PlayTime, A Clockwork Orange,
The Truman Show and Spirited Away?
We already did Truman! adding the others to our list 👍
great vid
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4:00 Just imagine the face of Sam Mendes when he found out that he lost the Oscar only because the academy decided to make fun and break their own rules by giving a home award to a foreign film (while there is a separate category for foreign films specifically).
Screw America, amirite?
I liked them both but the score for 1917 was far superior. Thomas Newman did an amazing job. The score changes the whole perspective of the movie. While Newman score helped the movie, I think that the score Volker created actually was diminuating the film experience. Not all the time, but man that motif...not a fan of it.
While it is still a very good movie, I think 1917 is extremely overrated.
Respect your opinion 🫡
I agree!
I think it is overrated because everyone made a big deal about it being a one-shot take. It doesn't have any plot and feels pretty shallow.
All quiet on the western front is overrated by far. Glad it didn’t win the Oscar for best picture.
@@worldwidewey I'm sure it is. I'm just saying that 1917 is also very overrated.