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samdobrevaAug 23, 2023

"Dunkirk" (2017) is an awe-inspiring masterpiece directed by the brilliant Christopher Nolan. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the film is a triumph of storytelling and cinematography. Nolan's ingenious narrative technique"Dunkirk" (2017) is an awe-inspiring masterpiece directed by the brilliant Christopher Nolan. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the film is a triumph of storytelling and cinematography. Nolan's ingenious narrative technique intertwines land, sea, and air perspectives seamlessly, immersing the audience in the heart of the evacuation. The absence of a singular protagonist is a stroke of genius, allowing us to appreciate the collective courage. Hans Zimmer's evocative score amplifies the tension to a crescendo. With breathtaking visuals and meticulous attention to historical detail, "Dunkirk" stands as a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and valor of those who were there.https://pickleballopinion.com/… Expand

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AmadouIraklidisAug 11, 2023

Really good movie. An adventure of a film, so much ebbing and flowing, and the intertwining of narratives was beautiful.

It was frustrating seeing the complete and abject failure of the troops to protect their withdrawal, though it'sReally good movie. An adventure of a film, so much ebbing and flowing, and the intertwining of narratives was beautiful.

It was frustrating seeing the complete and abject failure of the troops to protect their withdrawal, though it's difficult to decipher whether that was a poor decision on the part of the movie makers or if it was somewhat historically accurate.

Either way, doesn't really take away too much. Incredible movie.… Expand

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AgentLviJun 27, 2023

Great movie. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing

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gingerninja11May 19, 2023

Dope movie that presses a lot of the right buttons very well. Just didn't do it for me. Well done, but not "Nolan" special. Nothing innovative. Certainly worth a watch, but I think it's laughable that this is considered a Metacritic "must-see."

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BabaRoogaNov 2, 2022

Really amazing WW2 movie, I would recommend it to everyone, even if you don't like "war movies".

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noob328Aug 23, 2022

Probably the best Nolan film I've ever seen. It's intense, has little to no exposition, gripping, etc. Yes, the characters are fairly shallow but that's the point. It's a war movie, and therefore showing the battle itself not the characters.Probably the best Nolan film I've ever seen. It's intense, has little to no exposition, gripping, etc. Yes, the characters are fairly shallow but that's the point. It's a war movie, and therefore showing the battle itself not the characters. You are forced to care for these characters because of the already-existing knowledge of the event and the circumstances provided in the film. It's a technical masterpiece.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408Aug 18, 2022

The message I got is war really sucks and retreating in war really sucks even more, but this is basically a intense slow burner rescue/survival movie. It gave me the really big sad watching all this. What a waste of human life this thing weThe message I got is war really sucks and retreating in war really sucks even more, but this is basically a intense slow burner rescue/survival movie. It gave me the really big sad watching all this. What a waste of human life this thing we call war. Movies like bring home the real horror and the ultimate sacrifice in times of war. It adds levels and layers to the saying "Thank you for your service". Massive respect to vets in times of conflict.… Expand

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Richard552Aug 10, 2022

Giving a 10/10 to Dunkirk isn't enough. It's another flawless masterpiece from Nolan and such a unique experience.
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joboxrno1Jul 3, 2022

Great Movie all around. Worth your time. Inspiring story about war and humanity

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danibreviewsJun 7, 2022

This is the best war movie I have watched so far. The visuals are amazing and every scene looks incredible, alongside with a strong soundtrack, the best I have ever seen in a movie. Dunkirk highlights Christopher Nolan’s genius and shows justThis is the best war movie I have watched so far. The visuals are amazing and every scene looks incredible, alongside with a strong soundtrack, the best I have ever seen in a movie. Dunkirk highlights Christopher Nolan’s genius and shows just how heroic and good that people can be. It also brings in strong performances by Fiona Whitehead, Harry Styles, Mark Rylancer, Tom Hardy, Lee Armstrong and the rest of this amazing cast. Dunkirk is a must watch for all cinephiles!… Expand

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HappyliveMay 7, 2022

çok az diyalog ile geniş açılı sahneler çekerek çaresizlik korku endişe gibi duyguları muhteşem harmanlayan başyapıttır.

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spotcheetah360Dec 29, 2021

This gotta be one of my favorite movies of all time. Intense is the only word that could describe the movie.

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rapid_BoiDec 19, 2021

One word to describe this film: Intense. The whole way through I was on the edge of my seat, thinking, "What's going to happen next?" The sound effects are brilliant, the visuals are magnificent and the music is intense, just like the movie.One word to describe this film: Intense. The whole way through I was on the edge of my seat, thinking, "What's going to happen next?" The sound effects are brilliant, the visuals are magnificent and the music is intense, just like the movie. The decision to follow the stories of the land, air and sea was a great decision. T. This movie's dialogue is scarce, with Nolan choosing to convey the horrors of war through excellent cinematography and music. The only problem is, apart from Tom Hardy and Cillian Murphy's characters, none of them are really interesting, and along with the virtually non-existent Character development, there is little to no depth to the characters, making you wonder why you should feel for them. The movie also feels very slow, much longer than the 107 minutes it actually runs for. Other than that, this is a great War flick, and another great movie from Nolan.… Expand

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MrPajamasNov 2, 2020

After the amazing Nolan films comes a film with a military theme called Dunkirk. The film is deliciously shot and truly a feast for the eyes, unfortunately that's where it kind of ends for me. The story didn't really grab me. To top it allAfter the amazing Nolan films comes a film with a military theme called Dunkirk. The film is deliciously shot and truly a feast for the eyes, unfortunately that's where it kind of ends for me. The story didn't really grab me. To top it all off, the film takes place in the same location. If it wasn't for the masterful shots, I'd probably be disappointed as well. Fortunately, the whole thing is offset by the sort of Nolan-esque quality of the camera angles and overall this film is a joy to watch. For me, a good film that I recommend especially to fans of military themes.… Expand

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yobomojoAug 3, 2021

In general a good story but the beaches are so empty in real life there were soldiers and burning equipment everywhere but thankfully no cgi and can sympathise with characters

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FilmanwaltJul 5, 2021

Strong film. A film that shows the war scenario around the evacuation success of over 300,000 mainly British and French soldiers on the last line of defense around Dunkirk. Basically the many soldiers were waiting there to be taken over toStrong film. A film that shows the war scenario around the evacuation success of over 300,000 mainly British and French soldiers on the last line of defense around Dunkirk. Basically the many soldiers were waiting there to be taken over to the island by ship. You had the advancing armed forces of the Nazis behind you and the Luftwaffe above your heads.

The film mainly stages the psychologically stressful accessories of a war or a single war scenario. The constant fear of every single soldier has been conveyed (mostly) well and you have had one or two goose bumps here. So it is not shown in the very classic sense of "war", but much more the surrounding area. Various impressions underline the sheer fear in the soldiers' thoughts.

For me, the very impressive presentation resulted mainly from the parallelism of the scenes, which are then put together from different perspectives, underlaid with suitable sound and good music. The sound design in particular was very haunting and threatening, especially due to the dive fighter planes, and it conveyed the situation very well.

Dunkirk is a film about survival. The evacuation process is focused on the air, sea and beach sections in the film. These subdivisions of the film are represented by different actors (e.g. Tom Hardy in a Spitfire). But especially with the soldiers, I would have liked to have had more time in Dunkirk to portray the psychological stress even more drastically on film. Unfortunately, this part was dealt with very quickly and right at the beginning.

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Amirhosein2005May 11, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is what a war movie should have ... a gloomy story with desperate soldiers on the verge of death that ends in the best way ... this movie is virtual reality.… Expand

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yungmuvMar 29, 2021

It's a good drama, but a movie that overwhelms the audience. It could be worked more fluently, I don't know. One of Nolan's most distinctive movies.

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fmathezJan 30, 2021

Le film est angoissant ce qui vous immerge parfaitement dans ces tragiques événements. La
Photographie est juste incroyable.

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esvatorJan 26, 2021

Sound and image powerful anti-war drama about the tragic fates of wartime..

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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021

Soooo goood. I really enjoyed how Nolan divides it in three story lines: ground, sea and air. I still think that there is something lacking.

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geewahJan 9, 2021

One of 2017's best movies.
A movie that's constructed like an action/thriller with it's cutting between stories but done in a way that doesn't glorify war at all. Hard to do, brilliantly executed.

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DCosloff1999Jan 8, 2021

Christopher Nolan has done it. I love War movies. What a great masterpiece. The visuals are well done. Of course, the storyline is great. It feels like the Dark Knight for sure.

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r96skJan 2, 2021

Very good.

'Dunkirk', as you'd expect given the director, is extremely well made. I particularly enjoyed how the film is shot, the sound editing and the score. It's a watchable story about an event from World War II. I wouldn't, personally,Very good.

'Dunkirk', as you'd expect given the director, is extremely well made. I particularly enjoyed how the film is shot, the sound editing and the score. It's a watchable story about an event from World War II.

I wouldn't, personally, say there's a standout cast performer. I don't mean that negatively, it's just more a film about a group of people rather than individuals - which I assume was the intention. There are still good performances, from the likes of Tom Glynn-Carney and Jack Lowden. It also features star names, including Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy and Mark Rylance.

The music and how the sequences are crafted is what elevates this film up, while the pacing is almost spot on - they could easily have made this 2hr 15mins+, like most war films seem to do, but keeping it at around 1hr 47mins was a smart choice. I do still feel like it could've been greater, yet I still got entertainment from it.… Expand

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robertacezarNov 23, 2020

Wonderful movie and Harry Styles makes it even better! .

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DogeGamer2015Oct 18, 2020

Es tensa, épica y emocionante, es la mejor película de guerra que haya visto.
¡TOTALMENTE RECOMENDA!

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GlassoSep 4, 2020

Nolan's true masterpiece that will stand the test of time. Pity that his next movie Tenet was so poor.

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WahidAug 28, 2020

This is Christopher Nolan's masterpiece. Every moment of it is so intense, with a terrific soundscore, an amazing cinematography and a wonderful editing.

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UrbanlistenerJul 30, 2017

One of Nolan's best project so far, a masterpiece in its own lane that offers a hideously beautiful spectacle about the battle of Dunkirk. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, the music is mesmerizing, the acting is perfect in itsOne of Nolan's best project so far, a masterpiece in its own lane that offers a hideously beautiful spectacle about the battle of Dunkirk. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, the music is mesmerizing, the acting is perfect in its subtle and nuanced way and the visual effects are breathtaking. We are literally thrown into battle from the first second and it never ends until the last. An unnerving and highly stressful experience that gives the full scope of what happened at Dunkirk decades ago, without exaggerating anything, using shock value or showing any blood and gore.… Expand

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435Aug 8, 2020

It’s is best war movie of 21th century without a doubt. People are not used to watch war movies without propaganda. This is has no propaganda and therefor anti-militarist movie. I respect Nolan with this film for using art as language ofIt’s is best war movie of 21th century without a doubt. People are not used to watch war movies without propaganda. This is has no propaganda and therefor anti-militarist movie. I respect Nolan with this film for using art as language of criticism not propaganda.… Expand

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gamingmachineryJul 14, 2020

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Danielos37Jun 21, 2020

Es una obra digna de admiracion, el arte de la peliicula y la fotografia esta muy bien lograda, no le doy un 10 ya que al inicio de la peliculame me siento un poco desorientado de la trama argumental, mas sin embargo mientras se vaEs una obra digna de admiracion, el arte de la peliicula y la fotografia esta muy bien lograda, no le doy un 10 ya que al inicio de la peliculame me siento un poco desorientado de la trama argumental, mas sin embargo mientras se va desarrollando todo toma sentido, magnifico por Nolan y la musica de Zimmer como siempre sublime… Expand

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MattKingsburyJun 8, 2020

On second viewing, realising that Dunkirk was more of an experience than a movie, Dunkirk impresses. Every scene in the plane felt tense, the music swells at the perfect times, and the hints of a story feel...disappointing. I can't help butOn second viewing, realising that Dunkirk was more of an experience than a movie, Dunkirk impresses. Every scene in the plane felt tense, the music swells at the perfect times, and the hints of a story feel...disappointing. I can't help but feel that the addition of a more fledged out narrative would only add to the film. Nevertheless, Dunkirk is beautifully crafted and the incredible sound design pulls you into the second world war like no other film has. Yet, I have to recommend other world war 2 films - such as Hacksaw Ridge - as the must watch films instead.… Expand

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Movie_FreakMay 17, 2020

Dunkirk is Christopher Nolan's second best film (after Inception). It's about thousands of French and British soldiers stranded on the shore of the french sea town, Dunkirk. There's only one word to describe it-dazzling. The amazing thing is,Dunkirk is Christopher Nolan's second best film (after Inception). It's about thousands of French and British soldiers stranded on the shore of the french sea town, Dunkirk. There's only one word to describe it-dazzling. The amazing thing is, the movie never shows the enemy, but even then manages to be filled with tension and drama, without any real large scale action sequences. Hoyte Van Hoytema's cinematography is beautiful, and sound and visual effects and great. One of the best war movies of all time… Expand

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Jaguar2020Apr 27, 2020

This project is a gap of patterns, you get used to seeing how cool British troops crush the Nazis like kittens, and here, a complete retreat, an atmosphere of hopelessness, the beach is strewn with bodies. The main opponent will never showThis project is a gap of patterns, you get used to seeing how cool British troops crush the Nazis like kittens, and here, a complete retreat, an atmosphere of hopelessness, the beach is strewn with bodies. The main opponent will never show his face. Artful fascists attack from the air and the poor British young men who see death all around, try to survive in order to continue the fight. A strong, growing soundtrack that boosts the atmosphere. Scenes from which there is not enough air is when a whole cruiser goes to the bottom. Terrible things are shown in this film. And foggy Albion sends three spitfayers to help. However, a miracle near Dunkirk happened, and this story did not continue with the operation "sea lion" Nolan is a genius!… Expand

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vusal_iskandarMar 10, 2020

Yeah.. One more film about WWII, but in a different way that I liked! It was not a very special one but also not an ordinary one. What I liked about this masterful visual storytelling film, is a connection of events happening in the differentYeah.. One more film about WWII, but in a different way that I liked! It was not a very special one but also not an ordinary one. What I liked about this masterful visual storytelling film, is a connection of events happening in the different times and different places. Director made it perfectly suitable to each other. It's gripping, perilous and uniquely envisioned! Liked that one!… Expand

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LOTHRICFeb 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. فكرة الفيلم وطريقة ربط الأحداث وتصويرها مبدعة للغاية مع أداء عالي للبطل المخفي توم هاردي ومشاهد ملحمية جميلة....… Expand

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KickAK47Feb 1, 2020

This is a truly quality film. The sense of fear and tension built is unlike many other movies and the tense captivating stories really build on the impact of this film. The lack of deep character building is obvious to me but it seems fittingThis is a truly quality film. The sense of fear and tension built is unlike many other movies and the tense captivating stories really build on the impact of this film. The lack of deep character building is obvious to me but it seems fitting as there wasn't time for that during war and they are just a few out of the 400,000 men. The scale of the sea and beaches capture everything very well. A must watch as a far as I'm concerned.… Expand

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tonyGreenJan 29, 2020

Economical, visceral and very real. And starkly beautiful. Zimmer's soundtrack is perfectly cold and brooding, and the cinematography is very good.

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JohntHooverJan 1, 2020

This movie is filled with family members of the worlds finest actors, under a different name of course. Knowing of their family members appearance in a movie called Dunkirk is a must know. After the first 10 minutes thought I that I amThis movie is filled with family members of the worlds finest actors, under a different name of course. Knowing of their family members appearance in a movie called Dunkirk is a must know. After the first 10 minutes thought I that I am watching a low cost, amateur movie in a cheap German attempt to copy Hollywood greatness. Then I started counting the actors who all resemble a famous international actor and recognised that they are all family members. At the end was I the low cost amateur watcher trying to copy Hollywood greatness as a consumer. Don't listen to negative reviews of this movie. Alone on an intelligence level and the actor placement is this a must see movie. Which obviously, a view viewers did not get, considering their negative review. Then back to the movie itself. The scenes are nearly all of an immense emotional, dramatic and moral aspect that will stay in mind, they are as thrilling as well as realistic possible in case someone would end in a similar war or conflict position as a soldier. I would nearly say that I had once or twice the feeling that the movie sends an anti war message above everything else, which depends on someones attitude related to war. I personally see war as sometimes necessary to sustain our values and virtues, not to mention for the protection of our freedom. I think that the anti war message was just my emotional reaction due to the perception and how I might feel if I would have been in the position of one of the soldiers. The art and the spirit of this movie is unique and hard to describe. At the end have I not just lifted psychological childhood traumas but got my faith and hope in Hollywood sealed and locked.… Expand

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SylamanNov 9, 2019

I think Christopher Nolan is a genius of modern cinematography and this movie is great, but worse than his other works.
Maybe because it's really difficult movie to watch. The sound effects are startling and it increases the difficulty.I think Christopher Nolan is a genius of modern cinematography and this movie is great, but worse than his other works.
Maybe because it's really difficult movie to watch. The sound effects are startling and it increases the difficulty.
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ImrosadiiOct 29, 2019

This movie gives me tense in every scene. Hopes always come in every single situation

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LucasTSSep 23, 2019

Summary: Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. [Warner Bros.]

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jw3100Aug 31, 2019

"Dunkirk", directed by and written by Christopher Nolan, is unparalleled in its unrefined and inchoate presentation; and the impetus of each character - whether it is Fion Whitehead's "Tommy" or Hardy's "Farrier" - merely attributes the"Dunkirk", directed by and written by Christopher Nolan, is unparalleled in its unrefined and inchoate presentation; and the impetus of each character - whether it is Fion Whitehead's "Tommy" or Hardy's "Farrier" - merely attributes the egregious nature of war, along with its seemingly impromptu and incontrovertible visage. The auteur himself, Nolan, has devised a film in an anarchic way as to generate the true story of Dunkirk and deserves Academy Award nominations in all of the categories probable: will he finally receive the Best Director award?

The 330,000 Allied soldiers, who languished on the beaches of Dunkirk, endeavoured to leave the beaches - and they're unremitting masquerade was the catalyst for their deliverance. The picture itself, irrefutably, alludes to the notion that the war was filled with unknown faces, who faced a nefarious crisis; and, the volatility of war, such as death, despondency or hope.

This film is one of the best films I have seen - if not, the best - and its realism and acute nature offers a rigorous outlook of the events that ensued during World War II.… Expand

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amheretojudgeAug 25, 2019

Masked or unmasked, I love the idea of a higher power looking out for us, and this time he has no humor.

Dunkirk Why do we end up here? Always? Revisiting the dreadful history. That we started, ended, celebrated and mourned for. It cannotMasked or unmasked, I love the idea of a higher power looking out for us, and this time he has no humor.

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Why do we end up here? Always? Revisiting the dreadful history. That we started, ended, celebrated and mourned for. It cannot just be a "quick" recall. And it shouldn't be that. I may not know the real pulp behind all this passion and necessity but Christopher Nolan, the writer and director, surely tells you, it shouldn't just be a recall. Quick one, surely compared to his other films, but more than an experience and a moral lesson. Poem, it sings and poetic is its run. To me the film felt like a marathon. A sprint, to be precise. "The mole" tries to run away from the enemy, the air support towards the enemy but the real heroes, the common man, are kept in hault.

Mid way. They are stretched and strained from the responsibilities of both the kind, the personal and towards the nation. And that is exactly how Nolan pitches this incredibly noble deed by these brave hearts in one lap. Setting the parameters, he never breaks any boundaries for obvious reasons, but hovers very close to the red zone marked in this film. And that is another way how he elevates a most simplistic act or a decision that lives up to the clean soundtrack of Hans Zimmer.

The same year, Steven Spielberg's The Post released which dealt with the similar highly tensed close up shots. But the tension never communicates for no one actually points out or marginalizes the "normal" behavior. And in here, Nolan keeps Cilian Murphy to strike fear, a simple meter to explain the stakes of Tom Hardy and a know-it-all Harry Styles to guide Fionn Whitehead. Dunkirk is still at the end of the day comes under the catalogue of Nolan's filmography. He cannot help but whisper secrets if he can in a storyline, I mean he even packs a humorous punch as a big reveal for that scene.… Expand

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BulletstormAug 11, 2019

This movie will not be for everyone, for me it was a perfect 10. Do not watch this movie on a small tv with audio turned down, you need to be immersed in the movie to experience it. There is little dialogue and the story is slim but it's theThis movie will not be for everyone, for me it was a perfect 10. Do not watch this movie on a small tv with audio turned down, you need to be immersed in the movie to experience it. There is little dialogue and the story is slim but it's the music that carries you throughout the movie. Dunkirk is a thrilling movie where you can feel the incoming threat for the full length of the movie. This movie keeps the suspense from the beginning till the end.… Expand

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Filmix16Jun 15, 2019

La trame sonore est une des meilleur que j’ai entendu. Les scène avec les avion sont exellente. Tom Hardy est très bon malgurer qu’il reste durent tout le film dans sont avion. Les mouvement de caméra sont incroyable.

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Thigpen84May 27, 2019

This is my favorite movie in the last 3 years, it is so intense and impressive, Nolan's direction and Hans music are a perfect marriage in this movie, it is very important to get a grasp on the 3 timelines that are being told otherwise youThis is my favorite movie in the last 3 years, it is so intense and impressive, Nolan's direction and Hans music are a perfect marriage in this movie, it is very important to get a grasp on the 3 timelines that are being told otherwise you could be completely confused and may miss out on a great storytelling format… Expand

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Jaredc324May 14, 2019

As a war film, it's impeccable. As a Chris Nolan film, you do feel like he can give more, or at least do better. In his latest work of innovation comes a war evacuation film where he captures the situation from 3 different places of conflict,As a war film, it's impeccable. As a Chris Nolan film, you do feel like he can give more, or at least do better. In his latest work of innovation comes a war evacuation film where he captures the situation from 3 different places of conflict, 1) the land 2) the air... 3) and the sea. And he interweaves them beautifully to bring together his vision of what a true desperate and intense war situation can be. And Chris Nolan brings his full throttle big-scale IMAX vision, front and center like never before. Along with another absolutely invigorating and unnerving score that'll raise anyone's nerves into flight or fight. But the movie does feel like it's rushing itself, non-stop and never allowing itself to breath, as its interweaving of storyline perspectives become somewhat jumbled because of it. The movie seems to pass by so intensely, as if grasping your seat for a shaky 90 minutes, until you finally hear that sentimental closing Zimmer score begin to hover. And you squint ("ok it's over") as if impressed by the feat Nolan has created, but also somewhat let down by the war epic he chose to orchestrate that was clearly in the palm of his hands. Given it's the "type of film" Nolan wanted to make, the ticking-time bomb vision here works, but the movie could've been much better if he had taken some moments of rest for those truly epic moments to deliver. A well-conceived war film, but it's not Nolan's most returnable visit.… Expand

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TyranianApr 12, 2019

Nolan is proving himself one of the great directors with another excellent film. Use of sound is incredible.

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DerekReideMar 29, 2019

A stunning film about one of the biggest battles in World War II. Amazing visuals and great use of limited dialogue. 'Dunkirk' is a really good drama movie.

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NoahPfisterFeb 27, 2019

Seeing this in IMAX was one of the greatest movie going experiences ever. The screen was huge, the sound was epic, and the experience was perfect. So with that out of the way, how is Dunkirk? Well, to put it simply, it's EPIC. It's aSeeing this in IMAX was one of the greatest movie going experiences ever. The screen was huge, the sound was epic, and the experience was perfect. So with that out of the way, how is Dunkirk? Well, to put it simply, it's EPIC. It's a beautifully shot, amazingly scored (GO ZIMMER) and perfectly directed by Christopher Nolan. Weirdly enough, unlike Inception or Interstellar, Nolan doesn't bother with too much dialogue here, and instead focuses purly on the action--and HOW GLORIOUS IT IS. Everything is practical and feels very real, which is perfect for a movie trying to show the TERROR of war. Not the HORROR. Now while I can praise this movie and call it perfect, it is slightly flawed. The lack of real character development might upset some, but then again this is a realistic take on war and in war soldiers don't usually talk about themselves in the middle of gunfire. Also the editing does get a bit weird at some points, jumping from different points in time, which will take you out of the experience. Lastly, people were expecting the violence to be over-the-top like in Saving Private Ryan and it is not, so if you want that, this ain't your movie. So in all, I recommend Dunkirk proudly, 'cause it's worth your time. Watch it, then watch it again.… Expand

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clarkaddisonJan 6, 2019

Christopher Nolan flexes on us again with this masterpiece. This film is about the Dunkirk evacuation and I could not get over how great it looked, sounded, and felt in the theater. This is a great war film that doesn`t need to be a gore festChristopher Nolan flexes on us again with this masterpiece. This film is about the Dunkirk evacuation and I could not get over how great it looked, sounded, and felt in the theater. This is a great war film that doesn`t need to be a gore fest to be good.… Expand

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blawren4Jan 2, 2019

Good overall movie except I just didn't care about any of the characters aside from the few guys in the boat. The rest were forgettable.

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korwilDec 11, 2018

Those who complain about the lack of focus on individual expressions of humanity in Dunkirk miss the point of the film entirely. Gone are nationalistic overtones, standardized Hollywood glorification of combat, or character-focused melodrama.Those who complain about the lack of focus on individual expressions of humanity in Dunkirk miss the point of the film entirely. Gone are nationalistic overtones, standardized Hollywood glorification of combat, or character-focused melodrama. In their place, we have a film which attempts to rendition the evacuation at Dunkirk in a scope which does it justice. Nolan does away entirely with the tropes that we expect from war films. There's no dramatic music, no catchy one-liners, or attempts to portray the characters as anything but the actual humans they are. This is not your favorite Spielberg movie or series, but Dunkirk manages to come away from that comparison no worse for wear. Where Spielberg wants to portray the "greatest generation," and connect you emotionally to their triumphs and tribulations. He wants you to understand the characters, and to ultimately feel good about it. Pride, admiration, maybe envy. Nolan doesn't care if the audience feels good about what happens in the process of the evacuation at Dunkirk. There is, after all, very little to feel good about over the course of the movie whatsoever. There are no moralistic triumphs, no poignant dialogue, nothing that draws audiences in with conventional war films. Nobody beats back the Hun menace. Dunkirk, after all, does not depict a military victory, as most war films tend to. What Nolan gives us with Dunkirk is the truth. It's a fundamentally honest film. If you walked away from the movie feeling drained -- as I did -- well, that means you understood the gravity of the subject matter, and connected it to reality. In a meta sense, this is extremely unconventional for film as a medium, but its efficacy in imparting you this second-hand experience of what it was like at Dunkirk speaks to its greatest triumph. Cinema can be used to make audiences feel good, but what Nolan explores with Dunkirk is the usage of cinema to affect viewers in a different direction, and to this end it was stunningly successful. Its visceral depiction of combat lets audiences discover the small triumphs of humanity organically, rather than having it force-fed to them under blaring trumpets and string sections. What we see at the end of Dunkirk is not a triumph of a political viewpoint or nationalistic pride, but instead a triumph of the human spirit.… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

Un nouveau film de Christopher Nolan surnommé "Le Génie"
Avec Dunkerque on ne s'attache pas au personnage. On ne sait pas d'où il vienne, quelles sont leurs rêves et on ne nous rappelle même pas le faite qu'ils ont des familles. On neUn nouveau film de Christopher Nolan surnommé "Le Génie"
Avec Dunkerque on ne s'attache pas au personnage. On ne sait pas d'où il vienne, quelles sont leurs rêves et on ne nous rappelle même pas le faite qu'ils ont des familles. On ne s'intéresse qu'uniquement à la question "Est-ce qu'ils vont survivres?". Le problème c'est que s'ils ne survivent pas et bien vu que l'on n’est pas attaché, c'est un décès qui ne nous affecte pas. Pire les personnages auxquels on s'attache le plus sont des civils. Je doute que les civils soient l'objet principal du film.
Essayer de faire un film pour tout le monde n'est pas toujours mémorable parfois il vaut mieux choisir son camp entre "Film d'auteur" et "Blockbuster d'été"
Le film est morcelé en 3 équipes de 3 personnages leurs histoires sont elles-mêmes morcelées dans le temps en 2 ce qui nous fait 9 personnages divisés dans 6 espace-temps qui parfois se passe au même moment, mais qui dans le montage final ne sont pas l'un après l'autre. Je dois dire que c'est tout le problème du film on ne s'attache déjà pas à plusieurs personnage, mais si en plus leur espace-temps n'est pas chronologique ça devient compliquer d'éprouvé l'empathie. On peut dire que cette parti est le "film d'auteur"..
Le film blokbuster c'est la tension et je dois dire que ça fonctionne très bien, mais un problème subsiste un mortier explose des soldats et le soldat ne redescend jamais. Il faut sauver le Soldat Ryan reste la référence malgré le fait que cela ne soit pas le même conflit. Tout simplement, dans il faut sauver le soldat Ryan le film n'existe pas pour avoir le label Teenager #ToutPublic... Sa c'est la parti du "Blockbuster d'été" Je croyais que le choix est à tenir jusqu'au bout pour un Leader. J'imagine que Nolan à été bousculé par les grandes Maisons d'Hollywood...
Dunkerque est un bon film de guerre c'est vrai il a beaucoup de choses bien. Les plans sont grandioses orné de belle symétrie et nous font ressentir le gigantisme de la guerre présente ainsi que la peur. "Attachez-vous à votre siège" est inutile à dire, car c'est déjà ce que vous faites.
Ce film sans la musique ou le sont n'est rien, car au-delà d'un film il est un tripe musicale. Je dois avouer que Hans Zimmer est extrêmement efficace. #Timmer. Je ne donne pas plus d'information rendez-vous en salle obscure pour la réponse.
Si vous aimez la guerre et que la tripe musicale ne vous fait pas peur, Dunkerque est une bonne expérience.
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FeudDec 7, 2018

One of Nolan's best movies in my opinion. It is a beautiful looking movie that feels more real than any other war movie I have seen. It is a movie that cuts all the cliche parts of war movies and goes for a movie focussed on the war ratherOne of Nolan's best movies in my opinion. It is a beautiful looking movie that feels more real than any other war movie I have seen. It is a movie that cuts all the cliche parts of war movies and goes for a movie focussed on the war rather than it's characters. This may be a turnoff for some people but I found it to be a breath of fresh air. I was expecting this movie to be way worse on a smaller screen but it still was amazing, but i definitely recommend seeing it on the biggest screen you can find. The music helps this movie feel tense the whole way through and that's a hard thing to accomplish.
In short: The movie is a technical masterpiece.
The technical aspects aside, this movie has some amazing acting and a really great way of telling a story which makes you that much more interested in the movie.… Expand

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Kirollos-NoahNov 29, 2018

Dunkirk is directed and written by Christopher Nolan, and starring Fionn Whitehead, Damien Bonnard, Aneurin Barnard and more and more of an amazing cast.

Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan directs this World War II thriller about theDunkirk is directed and written by Christopher Nolan, and starring Fionn Whitehead, Damien Bonnard, Aneurin Barnard and more and more of an amazing cast.

Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan directs this World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold. Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh and Mark Rylance co-star, with longtime Nolan collaborator Hans Zimmer providing the score.

Dunkirk presents great performances to keep you in the moment, amazing direction to hook your breath, not relying on CGI for your eye-comfort and a great score to make you excited!

The movie from the start to the end is just about the battle of Dunkirk, without a very hooking story, but still one of the best war movies.. especially Christopher Nolan who turned a very simple idea to an amazing and surprising work.

The first time I heard about this movie, I thought that it's gonna be a normal war movie, like battle and fighting, I didn't expect it to be about evacuation. When I knew that it's about the evacuation I wasn't excited to watch it, then I watched the VR experience, so I knew then that this movie's gonna have a great presentation, so I watched it, and I loved it!

I'm not saying it's perfect, but it was very close to be the greatest war movie, if it just had these moments to get close to the characters, to feel their pain of leaving their life behind for the war, it could have been perfect.

So I'm not gonna give it my perfect grade, but I'm gonna give it an A! I think it's an amazing movie, which is gonna live for so many years.

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Vitor007Sep 23, 2018

"Dunkirk" shows that there is no protagonist in a war. Since its beginning it shows that everyone has its importance in a conflict, from a normal soldier, to a general on base. A weak point would be how complicated and confusing it becomes in"Dunkirk" shows that there is no protagonist in a war. Since its beginning it shows that everyone has its importance in a conflict, from a normal soldier, to a general on base. A weak point would be how complicated and confusing it becomes in a few moments, in general for the public, but manages to balance, not being too gloomy or even too comical. 7.3/10… Expand

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PumpedupKicksNov 23, 2018

Dunkirk is right on the list of Nolan's all time best. The cinematography is just too beautiful to be missed, whether you're a movie buff or not. The Magical Duo of Nolan & Zimmer just seem to get better with every release. The culmination ofDunkirk is right on the list of Nolan's all time best. The cinematography is just too beautiful to be missed, whether you're a movie buff or not. The Magical Duo of Nolan & Zimmer just seem to get better with every release. The culmination of this Nolan-Zimmer masterpiece is a beautifully captured and composed film that leaves us content with what we've just seen. Nolan's ideology of minimal dialogues lets the action do the talking and boy does it do it impeccably. The Soundtrack carries the movie forward and is very apt with each scenario. In conclusion, this a MUST WATCH with a sui generis approach to a War-Drama-Thriller that will leave you wanting for more.… Expand

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carlossolracNov 14, 2018

Historically condensed but we all got it. Pretty stunning from visual perspective. Heroes on levels not seen since those days.

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MattDamonNov 12, 2018

Total masterpiece of storytelling. Visually stunning with a fantastic score. Nolan shows once again why he is so loved.

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DrchoreOct 10, 2018

Dunkirk is a good movie which produced by the top notches.
But it uses the cheapest trick to raise heartbeat, increase the feeling of suspension and tension in its audience; it is nothing but using a repetitive pulsive sound which is a lotDunkirk is a good movie which produced by the top notches.
But it uses the cheapest trick to raise heartbeat, increase the feeling of suspension and tension in its audience; it is nothing but using a repetitive pulsive sound which is a lot like heartbeats. It runs through the whole movie long without any stop except when it turns to a clock ticking sound on some occasions or stops for some seconds in the train cabin to make you feel it's safe now.
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ErikTheCriticOct 8, 2018

This may not be his best work, but Nolan still manages to deliver first-rate, striking visuals accompanied by excellent performances and a sustained intensity throughout the whole film.

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meta_kingSep 21, 2018

Dobry film.Dobry film.Dobry film.Dobry film.Dobry film.Dobry film.Dobry film. bardzo dobry!

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KRC161412_1Aug 20, 2018

Perfect movie! Screenplay, soundtrack, everythign! Thank you for great movie expierence!

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EgeBerkAug 17, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Inspired by a true story.I've watched a lot of war movies before and dunkirk is definitely one of the top 5 war movies that really impressed me.

Why is it so ridiculous or bad for me in the movie why the frenches stay behind when the English get away.
it is said to be very wrong there are more than 300.000 troops there rather than being open target on the beach is a little better than resistance.
this is not like movie criticism. If it is so in history, of course they can not change it, but it hurts me to hunt into clear target.

the movie goes on at different time intervals and shows us the events with different eyes, for example we see the fall of a plane both in the eyes of the pilot and also in the eyes of the person using the boat below.war scenes, and even the entire backdrop of the movie, the music that was playing was beautiful, it was full of thrill hits, the battle scenes were pretty realistic, you feel like in the war and you witness those difficulties.

the war is so bad we once again saw it.

I do not know if they are English loves or hate I obviously did not know that they would leave the frenches but in the last stages they helped the soldiers of the people to emigrate them to save them from the beach.

My favorite scene is Kenneth Branagh saying It is home and the appearance of the boats on the horizon,I can watch this scene many times.our french child, so gibson was freed from all accusations that he was very sorry for his death, but having a very good heart caused his death.

the scenes of battle planes deserve to be nominated until the end of a truly oscar's movie that needs to be appreciated.If he had won, nobody said he did not deserve it.

a movie that has already been shot on a beautiful story
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natedeugJul 25, 2018

The three different stories told simultaneously culminate in a stressful and effective ending. Unlike any other war movie I've seen. Another excellent film from Christopher Nolan.

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AndrewTullochJul 19, 2018

No film is perfect, but to my mind this one achieves nearly everything that it set outs to do.

No plot? Who said that? Whatever the case, the story that is told is gripping and well worth the effort to understand apparent tangles - and theNo film is perfect, but to my mind this one achieves nearly everything that it set outs to do.

No plot? Who said that? Whatever the case, the story that is told is gripping and well worth the effort to understand apparent tangles - and the criss-crossing time line of the the major 'stories', 'land', 'sea' and 'air' is even very, very effective (for many reasons, like the chaos of the whole situation).

No character development? Who said that? We got to know a few of the many individuals thrown into the chaos of the collapse and chaos. Just right for what the film was trying to do. Our 'getting to know them' happened largely through all the crazy (terrible) events they go through.

Having grown up in the 70s when war films were a staple in a way they aren't now, and having watched a lot, I can honestly say no film before has made such an impression on me about the dreadful experience of war suffered by the mostly young participants, about how they experienced it, and how certain attractive values like decency and courage shine out in ordinary people who are not heroes in the usual cinematic sense.

There are many other great films that hit a similar spot and do a similarly excellent job, like Battle of Britain or, for another time and place, Platoon or Full Metal Jacket, but this one takes a slightly different approach... and pulls it off, just like they did in their own way.… Expand

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AndremaxJul 10, 2018

The realism in this picture is incredible. An emotional, epic, strong and attractive story. One of the best Nolan's movies.

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rafathefelixJul 8, 2018

Na Operação Dínamo, mais conhecida como a Evacuação de Dunquerque, soldados aliados da Bélgica, do Império Britânico e da França são rodeados pelo exército alemão e devem ser resgatados durante uma feroz batalha no início da Segunda GuerraNa Operação Dínamo, mais conhecida como a Evacuação de Dunquerque, soldados aliados da Bélgica, do Império Britânico e da França são rodeados pelo exército alemão e devem ser resgatados durante uma feroz batalha no início da Segunda Guerra Mundial. A história acompanha três momentos distintos: uma hora de confronto no céu, onde o piloto Farrier (Tom Hardy) precisa destruir um avião inimigo, um dia inteiro em alto mar, onde o civil britânico Dawson (Mark Rylance) leva seu barco de passeio para ajudar a resgatar o exército de seu país, e uma semana na praia, onde o jovem soldado Tommy (Fionn Whitehead) busca escapar a qualquer preço.… Expand

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YungKangJun 18, 2018

A sweeping film of technical virtuosity and dazzling cinematography. A must-see war film.

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NavyBeanJul 24, 2017

I've changed my rating on this film from 5 to 9 after a second viewing. There are indeed a lot of unanswered questions, but it doesn't matter. This is a spectacular film. I'll watch it again. Old review below: Very conflicted about this filmI've changed my rating on this film from 5 to 9 after a second viewing. There are indeed a lot of unanswered questions, but it doesn't matter. This is a spectacular film. I'll watch it again. Old review below: Very conflicted about this film and its director's intentions. It is a beautiful film and shot incredibly. The opening scene is amazing. But I felt little connection to the characters and what happens to the civilian kid on the boat seemed unnecessary and too sentimental at the end. And what's the point of Cillian Murphy's character? So many things unexplained and unknown. It may be the director's intent to comment on the chaos of war but it felt like wearing a beautiful suit that's two sizes too big.… Expand

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BeanmanJamesMay 31, 2018

I dont really have much to say about this one, apart from that it's good and I like it.

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AndrewBurgeMay 30, 2018

Christopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk' is a moment. Unlike most films, which take a procedural and mostly linear structured manner of development, 'Dunkirk' is one singular super-set-piece comprised of a handful of others. And because of this, itChristopher Nolan's 'Dunkirk' is a moment. Unlike most films, which take a procedural and mostly linear structured manner of development, 'Dunkirk' is one singular super-set-piece comprised of a handful of others. And because of this, it holds itself together like a meticulously and carefully crafted puzzle, almost like the inner workings of a Swiss watch.

The story revolves around the Dunkirk Evacuation during the early years of World War II when the entire British Army was pushed back to the beaches of Northern France and were nearly wiped out. Usually, when filmmakers present a historical event, they tend to focus on a handful of characters which come with their own personal baggage. And while this film has these elements, like two soldiers aiming to escape (Fionn Whitehead and Harry Styles) a civilian boat coming to the rescue manned by father and son (Mark Rylance and Tom Glynn-Carney) and two RAF pilots in the air struggling to help (Tom Hardy and Jack Lowden), Nolan does not focus on them more than it is necessary for the viewer, giving them minimalist dialogue making them a representation of their entire categories. This is what makes this film special. Nolan understands the art of film. He realizes that movies are not necessarily about people. They can be about whatever you feel. It is the most liberating art form and the most powerful and advanced.

That being said, while these characters are not given a lot of focus, somehow, in their brief moments they manage to shock, inspire and touch us through efficient screenwriting and perfect pacing. Overall, though it is Nolan's apocalyptic approach to the event which truly captures the viewer. You might argue that his films are over-produced, never giving you a moment to breathe, being always on the edge, and I actually agree! But there is something paradoxical in his over-the-top approach, especially here, where Nolan brings his best and worst tendencies to bare.

Nolan's approach here is presented through mostly panoramic views brilliantly executed by Hoyte van Hoytema's cinematography. The greatest result here is the way it creates an engulfing state of fear and despair without ever showing us the enemy properly, almost as if to present them as untouchable and invisible gods which would send their cataclysmic wrath in the forms of aerial bombardments.

So, if someone were to ask me if this I think this film was flawless, I would say no. It is over-produced, highly saturated and the soundtrack is constantly booming in your head. Yet it is the presence of all these elements together, what makes this film the best of 2017. Only a film mathematician like Christopher Nolan could fuse these flawed concepts into one perfectly crafted and polished moment.… Expand

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NerdHausMay 28, 2018

Unlike any war movie I have ever seen. Beautifully shot and great story telling.

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filmcapsMay 9, 2018

i get what nolan was trying to do with not giving the characters any story and back story but still made the movie feel empty. but it is still a visual storytelling masterpiece and a groundbreaking film. classic nolan

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benskylerhillMay 6, 2018

Dunkirk is very much unlike the rest of Christopher Nolan's filmography. His earlier work--in particular The Dark Knight, Inception, and Interstellar--is very much large-scale and spectacle-driven while it still boasts narratives that areDunkirk is very much unlike the rest of Christopher Nolan's filmography. His earlier work--in particular The Dark Knight, Inception, and Interstellar--is very much large-scale and spectacle-driven while it still boasts narratives that are anchored by intelligent, complex dialogue. With Dunkirk, Nolan retains the visual and audio extravagance but trades in the intellect for simplicity. Sometimes this formula works in this case, and sometimes it doesn't.

As is to be expected from Nolan at this point, this film is gorgeous to look at. The set design incorporates actual sea vessels from World War II and is flawlessly constructed. All of the lighting and camera angles are seamless and serve to portray the brutality of war in a beautifully engaging way.

Where Dunkirk falls flat is in its storytelling methods. It's utilizes nonlinear storytelling that is never clear about when it jumps back and forth through time, thus making it difficult to decipher the movie's timeline. It's also a film that isn't about any one character or even group of characters. It's about the event; the Dunkirk rescue of 1940 is the film's only character. Because there is so little dialogue and yet so many people in the movie, there is no time to get to know any of the characters as people and thus it is hard to connect with the story in a deep, emotional way. Granted, it is to be understood that the film effectively portrays war as harsh and uncaring by not providing any characters to care about; but when it comes to watching a film, there ought to be a reason to care. It's a two-edged sword, really.

Christopher Nolan's departure from his somewhat predictable formula feels fresh and proves to be effective in crafting a compelling war thiller that is not perfect by any means but treats its historical source material with honest and dignified honor and respect.

Story: 5.5
Acting: 8.5
Script: 7.5
Visuals/Sound: 10
Entertainment Value: 7.5

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0326990qdiun123Apr 27, 2018

이 영화가 주는 분위기와 긴장감에 완전히 압도되었다. 믿고 보는 크리스토퍼 놀란감독!

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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018

I'm convinced that Christopher Nolan is one of the only directors working today that could pull off making a film like Dunkirk. Centered around an event during WW2 that not a whole lot of people know about, sparse dialogue, extensive actionI'm convinced that Christopher Nolan is one of the only directors working today that could pull off making a film like Dunkirk. Centered around an event during WW2 that not a whole lot of people know about, sparse dialogue, extensive action scenes/cinematic shots, and no true main character–but it all comes together to tell an incredible story? Yeah, you're gonna need someone like Nolan for that kind of film. And, boy, he delivers. The visuals are stunning, the dialogue is precise, and there is character development (which is one of the main complaints I've seen about this film). A film doesn't have to have loads of dialogue to develop its characters, and it doesn't have to focus on one character. Dunkirk uses primarily action for character development, with dialogue as a secondary device. And no, we're not meant to care about one character in particular, we're meant to care about all of the characters as a group. All of that aside, Dunkirk also just has a great story to it. The idea of essentially being stranded on a beach, surrounded, constantly bombarded by bombs, with no real hope for a successful rescue is truly maddening. I can't imagine what the soldiers felt like after going through all of that, but at least we get to see their story. Will Dunkirk do down as one of the best war films ever? Probably not. But I think it should.… Expand

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LivingTribunalApr 24, 2018

I know that this is a brilliant film, but I cannot agree that it deserves 94 rating when The Dark Knight got 82 and The Shawshank Redemption got 80. I don't think this is a better war movie than Saving Private Ryan. When you watch the film,I know that this is a brilliant film, but I cannot agree that it deserves 94 rating when The Dark Knight got 82 and The Shawshank Redemption got 80. I don't think this is a better war movie than Saving Private Ryan. When you watch the film, you'll feel like you are actually there in the middle of Dunkirk especially when you watched in IMAX. Hans Zimmer's composition was one of the best, and it changes the mood a lot.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsApr 2, 2018

I enjoyed this movie a lot. The acting was great, and they made the movie feel more real. The sound was very realistic also. The story, in my opinion, was very interesting. They brought each side story together into one big story. The onlyI enjoyed this movie a lot. The acting was great, and they made the movie feel more real. The sound was very realistic also. The story, in my opinion, was very interesting. They brought each side story together into one big story. The only bad thing about it is that the story felt a little rushed towards the middle. I liked this movie overall.… Expand

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madmal69Mar 21, 2018

One of the best films of the year, hands down. Flawless sound effects and visuals made me feel as if I were inside the film. Amazing performances all around.

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bfoore90Mar 21, 2018

A powerful and intense look at the event that took place at Dunkirk during World War 2. Dunkirk is possibly one of the greatest victories for the British against nearly impossible odds, the Germans were fast approaching, time was short andA powerful and intense look at the event that took place at Dunkirk during World War 2. Dunkirk is possibly one of the greatest victories for the British against nearly impossible odds, the Germans were fast approaching, time was short and people were dying. While it does suffer because its lack of characterization and dialogue, it's still a great retelling of the events that occurred at Dunkirk… Expand

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juliankennedy23Mar 21, 2018

Dunkirk is a taut arty recreation of Operation Dynamo that took place between May 26th and June 4th, 1940 where Britain managed to rescue about 400,000 of their own and allied troops that were encircled by the Germans and trapped on a sliverDunkirk is a taut arty recreation of Operation Dynamo that took place between May 26th and June 4th, 1940 where Britain managed to rescue about 400,000 of their own and allied troops that were encircled by the Germans and trapped on a sliver of land on the coast.

The operation is famous for its use of civilian craft and the sheer number rescued after the humiliating defeat on the mainland. It inspired newly elected Prime Minister Winston Churchill to make his “we will fight them on the beaches” speech.

The Good: Christopher Nolan has shown himself a brilliant director since “The Following” in 1998 and simply has not been as on top of his game as in this film. He uses, what could easily be a gimmick, an anachronic order of three separate time lines told simultaneously. I usually dislike movies that are not told in a simply chronological order but it simply works brilliantly here fitting both the material and the stories told within.

The movie is also a wonderfully minimalist affair with music used sparingly to create a great effect when it does appear and a taut running time that bluntly is a relief. Too often both war epics, recent Christopher Nolan films (I am looking your way Interstellar) and “important movies” in general seem to pad the running time to a kidney-busting three hours packing every piece of flotsam and jetsam surrounding the main story hoping something sticks with the audience.

The acting and cinematography are also top notch. The air combat scenes filmed with real fighter aircraft of the era are a sight to behold and simply a triumph.

The Bad: While the anachronic order certainly does work brilliantly upon reflection of the entire film, one can find it disorienting during the actual viewing if one does not expect it going in.

Nolan does an incredible job recreating the time period using actual ships that were at the evacuation and filming on the actual beach. However, his refusal to use CGI does create a city of Dunkirk that is remarkable intact compared to the actual city of that day and a beach that is not strewn with the hundreds of tanks and thousands of vehicles the British and French abandoned. While that is certainly excusable as an artistic choice the modern seat patterns on the train are a surprising anachronism.

In Conclusion: As the son of a man who survived the blitz and a grandson of a Royal Navy officer, I am certain my tearing eyes and warm feeling during the film will not be shared by all. It is, however, even for those with no personal connection, a brilliant combination of direction, cinematography, and music that is a filmmaking triumph. One of the best film I have seen this year.… Expand

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Minh18121999Mar 19, 2018

Dunkirk is intense as f***,Christopher Nolan,one of my favourite directors of all time, who directed this film the **** out of it.This is a very different war film,and also very different from Nolan's previous film,this films looksDunkirk is intense as f***,Christopher Nolan,one of my favourite directors of all time, who directed this film the **** out of it.This is a very different war film,and also very different from Nolan's previous film,this films looks gorgeous,the cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema is so good,the loud and inspiring score by Hans Zimmer is the best score of 2017.This film is 106 minutes long and it is perfect fitted.The film has no character development or set up,which some critics complain about,but this makes Dunkirk more real and more focus on the event,despite its pg13 rating.The acting is top-notch.This film totally floored me,because of that,Dunkirk gets 10/10… Expand

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Bheath2002Mar 11, 2018

The best war movie. Showed all traditional elements in a new and interesting way. Says a lot with little dialogue but I really felt like I was there. Perfect

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VDSMar 10, 2018

I avoided this at the cinema because I don’t like war films (self-censorship at its worst). I’m still pleased I didn’t see it at the cinema, but not because it isn’t very good. It is good.

If you’re expecting a Christopher Nolan realityI avoided this at the cinema because I don’t like war films (self-censorship at its worst). I’m still pleased I didn’t see it at the cinema, but not because it isn’t very good. It is good.

If you’re expecting a Christopher Nolan reality bending flic, or a full on action bash, you’ll be disappointed. Or a Saving Private Ryan type overly-sentimental blood bath, again you’ll be disappointed.

What the movie has is layers, beautiful cinematography, minimal dialogue and only a few war movie clichés.

The stand out parts for me were the flying sequences, and the whole story line involving Tom Hardy as the Spitfire pilot. It looked beautiful, it was handled delicately, and it seemed happy to forgo glamor and focus on reality. The end was a bit cheesy, and that would be my criticism of the film in general. What started off as a surprisingly down to earth war film, did sink a little bit into cliché by the end.

However, I’d recommend it. But, one more word of warning, the Americans do not swoop in at the end and ‘save the day’, so if you’re wanting that, move along. This film focuses on the British, and how, I guess, we got the saying ‘the Dunkirk spirit’.… Expand

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CTHReviewsMar 8, 2018

Like Rogue One, it sacrifices character for spectacle. But luckily, it succeeds on every level of the word "spectacle". Christopher Nolan's war epic is extremely intense, with by far the best war action set pieces ever put to cinema.

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RrichardMar 6, 2018

Terrific movie. Highly recommended for all WW2 fans. Great sights and sounds.

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MarvelJoeFeb 28, 2018

Christopher Nolan brought something new to the table and it was extremely scary that I felt like I was there.

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sidneyrosehornFeb 26, 2018

beautiful film and highly recommended! All the acting is excellent. My only issue is that sometimes the background noise can be a little loud. Best viewed on a large TV or in the movie theatre

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

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A new approach to a war movie that pays of when everyting comes together.

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kiankFeb 17, 2018

Dunkirk is a really good movie. I loved the way how all the pathways of all the different characters interconnected at the end. It is also really pretty and just really well done. One of the best war movies I've seen. My one complaint isDunkirk is a really good movie. I loved the way how all the pathways of all the different characters interconnected at the end. It is also really pretty and just really well done. One of the best war movies I've seen. My one complaint is that all the soldiers looked the same and I couldn't tell them apart. Overall, I'd give it a 8.8.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerFeb 15, 2018

Harrowing. Christopher Nolan's war film is not about big, bloody battles. Dunkirk's story takes place from several different perspectives. Cutoff and stranded, the British and French soldiers are just doing what they can to survive as theHarrowing. Christopher Nolan's war film is not about big, bloody battles. Dunkirk's story takes place from several different perspectives. Cutoff and stranded, the British and French soldiers are just doing what they can to survive as the Nazi's repeated attacks continue to reduce their numbers and moral as escape attempts are thwarted left and right. We will witness events from the eyes of those trying to leave Dunkirk and those trying to reach it in order to help, all primarily from the British viewpoint. An exquisitely beautiful film, Dunkirk surprised me by just how well it was able to convey the feelings of desperation the characters have without much spoken dialog. The tone is sad and even hopeless. Yet, things are never bleak enough to make it come off as a depressing experience a la The Road. No matter how brutal the setbacks are there's an undercurrent of light running throughout the film that keeps things from bringing the viewers down with a sense of all hope being lost for those onscreen. The ending is incredibly emotional, and not just for those with a soft spot for the military. These are more than just soldiers doing what is required of them. They are real people just trying to make it home or want to help. It's not just duty; it's humanity.

I found a slight, but fairly significant issue with how the narrative was presented. It's not entirely linear. There's a section in the latter half of the film where it will recap back to earlier events so that we may experience it from a different character. The time gap in between when we first witnessed it from a different perspective to when we make the leap back is so big it threw me off for a minute in regards to the timeline of events. I honestly can't think of a reason why Nolan didn't play it linearly outside of artistic/stylistic reasons. Personally, I think the choice hurt the flow of the movie.

Dunkirk is an impressive WWII movie that relies on it's characters and situation to portray the intensity of the war without relying on Nazi gunfire. In fact, we never actually see a Nazi onscreen. Some of their planes, yeah, but there isn't a traditional battle sequence to be found. None of the movie's power has been lost in taking this approach. Something that speaks well of the director's immense talent. It's a gripping film that will have you caring about characters before you even really hear them speak. Never before has such an awful situation made for such a beautiful watch.

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DaddyO3Feb 14, 2018

I was told this movie was hard to follow and I should brush up on the history of Dunkirk. I did not get a chance to review the history and just jumped into the movie. It had multiple stories going on and I didn't think it was hard toI was told this movie was hard to follow and I should brush up on the history of Dunkirk. I did not get a chance to review the history and just jumped into the movie. It had multiple stories going on and I didn't think it was hard to follow. My 16 year old son and I both enjoyed it. It's no Lord of the Rings, but a solid 7/10.… Expand

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The_CalvinatorFeb 12, 2018

Christopher Nolan remains my favorite director, as he is the only one I feel can do anything and I will enjoy it. Different from other creators in Hollywood, I don't feel like I want anything specific from Nolan, I just want it to beChristopher Nolan remains my favorite director, as he is the only one I feel can do anything and I will enjoy it. Different from other creators in Hollywood, I don't feel like I want anything specific from Nolan, I just want it to be trademark HIS. The Batman Trilogy, Inception, Interstellar, and now Dunkirk all fall into the visually impressive and compelling from the start category that Nolan has masterfully perfected.… Expand

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bobbymbJan 25, 2018

Christopher Nolan garancia az igényes és szórakoztató filmekre. A film nagyon jól össze van rakva, jók a vágások és látványos a film. Aki pörgős háborús filmre számít, annak unalmas lesz, de aki szereti a lassabb, de élvezhető jelenetekkelChristopher Nolan garancia az igényes és szórakoztató filmekre. A film nagyon jól össze van rakva, jók a vágások és látványos a film. Aki pörgős háborús filmre számít, annak unalmas lesz, de aki szereti a lassabb, de élvezhető jelenetekkel tarkított filmeket, azoknak tetszeni fog. 10/7.… Expand

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MemoryMuffJan 24, 2018

I love Nolan, he's an amazing director, the way he leads the story, he casts very well, chooses all the right guys for editing the movie, but I'd like to ask: IS THERE ANY OTHER GENRE OF WAR FILMS THAT THE THEME ISN'T WORLD WAR II? The movieI love Nolan, he's an amazing director, the way he leads the story, he casts very well, chooses all the right guys for editing the movie, but I'd like to ask: IS THERE ANY OTHER GENRE OF WAR FILMS THAT THE THEME ISN'T WORLD WAR II? The movie is a great, but I'm sick of WW II films, it's annoying.… Expand

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