There are a lot of gimmicks out there that will trick me into watching a movie or TV show, no matter what it's about, and shooting it all in a long take is one of them. (Netflix's hit miniseries Adolescence is 1.) a masterclass in onersis 1.) a masterclass in oners, and 2.) a prime example of what I'm talking about.)But the real artists know how to elevate a story beyond the buy-in and take you into something that makes you feel. Today, I wanted to assemble a list of movies shot as one take (or made to look like it) and go through why I think these stand above the rest. Let's dive in. 1. 1917Director: Sam MendesWriters: Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson-CairnsCast: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin FirthSeeing this film on the big screen was such a fantastic experience. You're gripped in the throws of war and following the journey of a guy trying to save his brother. Deakins is so dialed in on the shots as well. 2. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)Director: Alejandro G. IñárrituWriters: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., Armando BóCast: Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Zach GalifianakisShot by Emmanuel Lubezki, every time I watch this movie I can't find the edits. You are in such a stream here of trickery and wide shots and movement and grace. It's a wonder. 3. VictoriaDirector: Sebastian SchipperWriters: Sebastian Schipper, Eike Goreczka, Olivia Neergaard-HolmCast: Laia Costa, Frederick Lau, Franz RogowskiYou know...
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