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Good, but basically stole the plot


Of Gallipoli (1981) starring Mel Gibson. The movies are extremely similar. While I think 1917 is very good, it shouldn’t win Best Picture and it isn’t some original masterpiece people are making it out to be.

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I agree that movie is an underrated gem.

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Good point

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Clearly

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Is it true(ish)?

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Look it up and watch the movie.

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You can't tell if a movie is true by watching it.

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Gallipoli is based on a true story.

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Wow, Sam Mendes stole someone else's idea and is now getting the fame and credit for it? Shocker.

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It's nothing like Gallipoli.

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According to Wikipedia, at one point in that movie someone does deliver a message.

Pretty much the same movie, LOL.

1917 sure has brought out the trolls, but that seems to happen with every popular film.

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