“1917” was finally shown this afternoon, for New York press, to a mostly positive reaction from critics. A source who caught a test-screening last month praised “1917” as a film filled with “stunning sequence after stunning sequence,” not to mention “surprises at every turn.” He added that it also, as was rumored, uses magic trick editing to make it look as though the film was shot in a single take by “hiding cuts through shadows, going up hills and outside blockades” a la “Birdman,” “Gravity” and “Rope.” Because I haven’t seen “1917” yet I am not ready to weigh in on its Oscar chances, but, judging by these first tweet reactions, it will have many ardent fans who will push it for awards consideration. Whether it is a serious contender will also depend on how glowingly it will be reviewed by critics. I’ll be catching ‘“1917” this coming Monday. Stay tuned. Contribute Hire me
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