A new U.S. trailer for Journey’s End, a new adaptation of the classic World War I story, has debuted online. The film actually debuts in UK cinemas this coming Friday but will arrive across the pond in March.
Based on RC Sherriff’s play and novel of the same name Journey’s End is set in March 1918 as 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 whiskey 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 the 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.
You can read our very positive, full review of the film over here. Journey’s End opens in UK cinemas on Friday 2nd February 2018, and U.S. cinemas on March 16th.
