Lionsgate UK has released the new UK trailer for their upcoming release Journey’s End. The film is based on RC Sherriff’s play and novel of the same name, set during World War One.
It is March 1918, and C-Company, led by a war-weary Captain Stanhope (Sam Claflin) arrives in northern France to take its turn in the front-line trenches. Told that a German offensive is imminent Stanhope drowns his fears in whisky whilst the officers (Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Tom Sturridge) and their cook (Toby Jones) attempt to distract themselves in their dugout with talk of food and life before war. They are joined by Raleigh (Asa Butterfield), a young new officer fresh out of training excited about his first real posting, and a chance to serve under Stanhope. Raleigh’s naivety serves as a stark contrast to the other men’s impending fear as the tension rises and the attack draws ever closer.
We reviewed the film very favorably during the 2017 BFI London Film Festival, calling it a ‘perfectly-crafted re-telling – a rightful reminder of an event which ripped through a generation, and an absolute masterclass in screen acting and direction. Highly recommended.’
You can read our Journey’s End review at the end of the link, and check out the brand new trailer below. Journey’s End will open on UK screens on 2nd February 2018.
