Dunkirk

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ifritforceJul 29, 2017

una pelicula de guerra que sin mostrarte a ninguna tropa enemiga, sin centrarse en el poder bélico, sin héroes , diálogos de comandantes ostentosos, sino más bien mostrándote la cara más real del ser humano, en una construcción magistral deuna pelicula de guerra que sin mostrarte a ninguna tropa enemiga, sin centrarse en el poder bélico, sin héroes , diálogos de comandantes ostentosos, sino más bien mostrándote la cara más real del ser humano, en una construcción magistral de los hechos en diferentes tiempos, Dunkerque es la mejor película de Nolan sin duda.… Expand

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EikoxDec 15, 2017

Is not a movie for everyone. After see it a second time we can begin to notice missing details. A good movie with the signature of Nolan in every escene and story.

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TroddlaTJan 11, 2018

Loved the grey and bleak feeling of this film, the music really added to the suspense. There's not a traditional Hollywood feeling which I welcome there isn't a star who saves the day or any of that but tells a true story in a suspenseful way.

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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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MrJimmyJul 30, 2017

Brilliant. Not a conventional blockbuster, but tense from start to finish. Each story could stand alone as it's own film and the way they intertwine is brilliant. A true masterpiece.

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ArkantosHJJul 30, 2017

Dunkirk é uma obra cinematográfica tecnicamente impecável, o desing de som é primoroso, assim a como a trilha sonora de Hans Zimmer que entrega aqui o seu melhor trabalho desde Inception, casada perfeitamente com o som do filme.

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Willyam_CarrDec 18, 2017

Dunkirk is easily Nolan's best film. The craftsmanship is impeccable; sound, cinematography, VFX, costume. It is an interesting narrative experiment that ultimately works, but struggles some.

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ajgseriesDec 17, 2017

Christopher Nolan knows how to tell any story. I really liked the opening of the movie, with the pamphlets flying, threatening the troops. I don’t feel the movie slow, like many of this type. The movie keeps you with a constant panic, andChristopher Nolan knows how to tell any story. I really liked the opening of the movie, with the pamphlets flying, threatening the troops. I don’t feel the movie slow, like many of this type. The movie keeps you with a constant panic, and that’s because of the sound effects, IT’S AMAZING. The sound effects combined with the original score by Hans Zimmer is wonderful. There are some performances that stand out more than others, but in general there are no memorable performances… Expand

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daviddelnorte23Jan 19, 2018

Dije que volvería a ver Dunkerque cuando salí del cine y así ha sido, Dunkerque me parece la mejor y la que más me gusta película de Nolan. Corta, intensa y brillante. Pero si tuviera que definir a la última obra del director británico en unaDije que volvería a ver Dunkerque cuando salí del cine y así ha sido, Dunkerque me parece la mejor y la que más me gusta película de Nolan. Corta, intensa y brillante. Pero si tuviera que definir a la última obra del director británico en una palabra sería: ÉPICA.… Expand

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eva3si0nJul 29, 2017

The best military movie which I saw! The movie will disappoint a half of people with lack of pathos and heroism (that the biggest honesty, after pseudo-heroic Hollywood movies). The second half he will disappoint with the fact that the movieThe best military movie which I saw! The movie will disappoint a half of people with lack of pathos and heroism (that the biggest honesty, after pseudo-heroic Hollywood movies). The second half he will disappoint with the fact that the movie not the fighter, and deeper movie. The truthful movie in which evacuation from Dunkirk is shown as the accident (yes will forgive me British) which has ended with miracle. And only at the end of the movie Nolan gives in to heroism of the events. The suspense level is executed at the greatest level, in many respects it is it is a merit of a magnificent soundtrack of Hanz Zimmer. The main enemy isn't shown in in general, not one German isn't in the movie. Only heartless bombers and torpedoes, it is the excellent director's course! A minimum of computer graphics, everything looks as alive. The best movie by Nolan! To shoot the military film at such level, on very difficult military operation in the plan to art statement units in cinema can! At the same time this movie doesn't resemble all previous pictures of the director. It is unique!… Expand

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Carlos_1092Aug 26, 2017

This is probably THE movie of the year, the action sequences were amazing, full of suspense, and you'll be on the edge of your seat for the entire movie, For example, just imagine if the Docking scene from "Interstellar" was 1 hour and 46This is probably THE movie of the year, the action sequences were amazing, full of suspense, and you'll be on the edge of your seat for the entire movie, For example, just imagine if the Docking scene from "Interstellar" was 1 hour and 46 minutes long, that's Dunkirk.
One of the things that makes this movie so great is how entertaining it is whithout relaying on the dialogue, it is a war movie that is going to make you realize the terror of a war without the use of blood or rotting corpses, and although it probably isn´t Nolan´s best film, it is high on that list
The only problem that i had with dunkirk is also its biggest strength, The suspense of it, sometimes the tense moments go for far too long, which only made me want to move on to the next scene, also, the movie takes very little time to breathe and that is usually a great thing, but a movie needs to "breathe" from time to time, but overall this film is nothing less than a masterpiece, another great Nolan film.… Expand

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VirgonoShakaAug 19, 2017

Well, first and foremost I want to get something out of the way, the music in this movie is AMAZING!!!! really Hanz, I knew you had it in you. The music makes everything in this movie better. Now with that out of the way, Dunkirk is in no wayWell, first and foremost I want to get something out of the way, the music in this movie is AMAZING!!!! really Hanz, I knew you had it in you. The music makes everything in this movie better. Now with that out of the way, Dunkirk is in no way a bad movie nor is it badly filmed or badly put together, but I don't think it is anything that ranges as a "masterpiece" or "must watch" either. The air scenes are impressive and the atmosphere is well played with Nolan's typical handle of time thrown in the mix. However really there is not a lot of investment in the characters. In a war movie one of the most important thing I factor is how much do I care of the fate of these people especially when it is based on real events and in this case I don't think Dunkirk pulls it very well. So aided with fantastic music, and some well put scenes here and there Dunkirk ends up as good movie that tells an interesting story, but I don't think this one is for the books either. Final verdict: 7.3… 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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neothinkerNov 27, 2017

This movie doesn't have much action so if you're expecting Saving Private Ryan then you'll be disappointed. What you will get is a poignant picture of the events at Dunkirk.

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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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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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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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Orli_AguilarAug 2, 2017

Un espectáculo visual enorme y amplio. Tan enorme que no le hace justicia a la factura emotiva, débil y fácilmente olvidable. Da una impresión inconexa, a pesar del especial personal énfasis de Nolan en conectarlo todo.

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jacoobi456Sep 10, 2017

Dunkirk was a haunting, not Hollywoodized depiction of the battle of Dunkirk, directed by none other than Christopher Nolan. The choice of the lead role was a good one, as he was a relatively unknown actor at the time of his casting, whichDunkirk was a haunting, not Hollywoodized depiction of the battle of Dunkirk, directed by none other than Christopher Nolan. The choice of the lead role was a good one, as he was a relatively unknown actor at the time of his casting, which for me made me emphasize more with the characters and the sequence of dramatic, life-threatening events that he and his comrades face throughout the film. Speaking of his comrades, Harry Styles has a future in acting after his great performance in this film. I thought he and his character were very good, as he portrayed a UK-biased character who didn't think very fondly of other nationalities, which provided for a interesting scene which I won't say any more about. The dogfight scenes were gripping, and the subplot with George was a very good one. It made you care as much about him as you did the soldiers, and that says a significant something about the storylines of the film - fantastic. The use of authentic ships and planes in this film actually enhanced the viewing, as you connected more with the action and the film was more vivid, making you feel more enveloped and involved with the happenings of the film. The only small critic I have is that when dialogue was used out of an action scene, and it wasn't all that much, I thought it was a bit bland/nonchalant considering what they had just come out of/the sheer danger that they are in all the time. I personally felt as if, again in very small quantities, the editing was a little poorly choice, and they could've edited it in a different way to create even more suspense/ action in the action scenes. All in all, a great film and one you shouldn't miss, especially since it is based off of a completely true, albeit harrowing, story.… Expand

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BotaramJul 28, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went to this movie in the theatre with two friends. We all had very high expectations, not only because of Christopher Nolan, but also because we heard very good things about this film. Usually when I have high expectations of a film, the film disappoints me. But this roller coaster of a film had surpassed my expectations.

WARNING: SPOILERS
In Dunkirk, you follow three points of views: land, sea and sky. The in-film duration is based on the time it gets before the characters arrive in Dunkirk, or, in case of the story on land, how long it takes before they're getting rescued.

The film begins with a little group of soldiers. Within a couple seconds, the group is under fire. That is where the roller coaster starts. The action lasts for roughly 1.5 hours, with only a little break when a new character is introduced, which is only a little scene where you get to know which part of the story the character occupies. The action is so intense, you will need to remember to breath.

The action in the movie is not like the action in a Michael Bay-movie. The action in a Bay-film is just brainless and for entertainment. Nolan on the other hand, tries to make the audience experience the war, in which he succeeds. The sound is amazing, when a bomb drops or a plane flies over, the sound is extremely loud and it feels like everything on screen is incredibly close. Nolan's choice not to introduce the main characters is tricky, but turned out very well. Nolan made the choice to make the soldiers look like more regular soldiers. They are not better or worse than all the other soldiers in Dunkirk. Another interesting choice is the casting. The young, unexperienced soldiers are played by young, unexperienced actors, with for example the unkown Fionn Whitehead as Tommy (the main character on land), while the experienced oscar winning Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies, The BFG) is cast as Mr. Dawson (one of the main characters on sea), who has much life-experience.

However Dunkirk looks like a classic war-action movie, it is nothing like it at all. There is no background story of the characters, and the entertaining explosions are replaced for terrifying sounds. Nolan's decission to make a relative short movie (with a runtime of 108 minutes) is a right decission. However the action is intense and realistic, if it lasts too long it will get boring. In Dunkirk you won't get that feeling, as it lasts just long enough. Then, when the action is over, 338.000 of the 400.000 soldiers are saved. First, you follow the rescued soldiers on land. They survived the hell in Dunkirk, but they aren't happy at all, because they are traumatised and tired and they need to digest the cruel events in Dunkirk. They are still, lightly said, sad, which gives the movie more realism. The people on sea rescued many soldiers, but when they get back in England, they also aren't that happy, and for the same reason as the soldiers. But these rescuers are also mourning over the loss of their dear friend who died in a fight with a rescued soldier.
Than, last but not least, we have the pilot. He rans out of fuel, after he shot a couple of German planes out of the air. He decides not to jump out of the plane, but he lands it on the beach. He could choose to land on sea, but he decides to land on the beach in the hope he could go with the other soldiers. This is not possible, so he burns his plane and gets captured by the Germans.

Nolan has already proven himself to be a great director with most of his films, but with Dunkirk he outclassed all of his other movies. The intensity, realism and perfect runtime makes this movie so good. Saving Private Ryan was considered as the best and most realistic war movie of all time. It is hard to say if Dunkirk or Saving Private Ryan is more realistic, but Dunkirk trumped Saving Private Ryan in the category 'best war film'.… Expand

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Supahninjah17Jul 28, 2017

Where to even begin with this one, this movie was amazing. It gives the viewer three separate but parallel (meaning they all occur at the same time) perspectives. This concept helps give the viewer insight on the struggles of the British andWhere to even begin with this one, this movie was amazing. It gives the viewer three separate but parallel (meaning they all occur at the same time) perspectives. This concept helps give the viewer insight on the struggles of the British and French civilians, soldiers and pilots. Definitely worth a watch. However, there is little character development on the soldier and pilot side of things. You will not know much about the main people you are supposed to be following. Also, the soldiers on the beach don't seem to be bothered by the fact that the enemy is getting closer am dead closer to them each day, which seems to be an oversight on the writing part because the soldiers that were actually at Dunkirk were most likely very troubled (and that's putting it lightly) by the enemies presence. If you like action, you will like this movie, if you like World War II history, you will definitely like this movie.… Expand

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Shomik123Jul 29, 2017

Just watched it today! None in this planet can doubt Nolan's imagination and film making! Loved this on like I loved Interstellar, Inception, Dark Night Series, etc.

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thecriticbananaAug 8, 2017

Dunkerque es la película que en un inicio nunca pensaste que iba a ser lo que es. El hecho es, que esta película dirigida por Christopher Nolan es una joya. Escaso en guion, Dunkerque tiene el toque que te deja en el borde de los asientos enDunkerque es la película que en un inicio nunca pensaste que iba a ser lo que es. El hecho es, que esta película dirigida por Christopher Nolan es una joya. Escaso en guion, Dunkerque tiene el toque que te deja en el borde de los asientos en la sala del cine. La forma en que te sitúa en diferentes lugares es impresionante, tierra, mar y aire fueron los lugares que se llevaron la atención de los espectadores. Nolan uso una receta que le dio una película bélica y al mismo tiempo una joya. No se merece un diez pero mínimo un ocho si. B.… Expand

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GreedyPete69000Aug 10, 2017

Not an enjoyable movie, but a masterful and a memorable experience. I caught myself holding my breath multiple times. What is Tom Hardy made of, that he can give a great performance while wearing multiple layers of clothing, stuck inside aNot an enjoyable movie, but a masterful and a memorable experience. I caught myself holding my breath multiple times. What is Tom Hardy made of, that he can give a great performance while wearing multiple layers of clothing, stuck inside a cramped cockpit, with only his eyes showing? Unreal.… Expand

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PericowskyOct 1, 2017

Christopher Nolan is a genius, when telling a war story where the war is not important, there is no real protagonist, all cast members are important pieces of this film, coupled with excellent photography, sound effects and special effects doChristopher Nolan is a genius, when telling a war story where the war is not important, there is no real protagonist, all cast members are important pieces of this film, coupled with excellent photography, sound effects and special effects do a masterpiece of 2017.… Expand

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BiplabAug 20, 2017

Dunkirk is a gargantuan war film. Whether it is the greatest war films of all time or not is a matter of both time and polemics. Unequivocally, the movie has the firepower to bracket itself among the other Great War films like Come and See,Dunkirk is a gargantuan war film. Whether it is the greatest war films of all time or not is a matter of both time and polemics. Unequivocally, the movie has the firepower to bracket itself among the other Great War films like Come and See, Apocalypse Now or Full Metal Jacket. However, Dunkirk is the greatest war film of all time - is a probable topic of discussion for the cinema lovers across the globe.

Dunkirk is Nolan’s best movie – till date. This movie is not only going to revive his attitude as an artist but will also help him to clear the air that he comes with a conservative agenda which he acquired after Inception and Interstellar. Dunkirk, based on Great Britain’s “Colossal Military Disaster” (quoted by Churchill, then Prime Minister of England) during WWII, brings out that Nolanesque flavor missing since Prestige.

The movie tells a string of acutely distressing stories of British soldiers hemmed in on the beach of Dunkirk. A story of survival, showing very little sympathy to the survivors; survival through retreating, hiding and other unjust and treacherous ways it could have been possible. The movie gives assurance that it will not take into a happy land. It is an intense war movie intended to make an indent on the far-fetched glory of Great Britain and its people. Though the story lacks the variety of Apocalypse Now or the spine-chilling barbarity depicted in Come and See, the single-layered uniformity makes it unique. It seems like, Nolan’s primary and sole agenda of making this movie is to tarnish the Britain’s military- glory and with that raising the questions concerning the role of Great Britain during WWII.

Dunkirk starts with one of the many attacks from the enemy's (the word enemy came in texts with the skillful omission of the word Germans or Germany) side killing 4-5 British soldiers leaving only one to retreat who lands himself in a hidey-hole of Dunkirk beach to survive. The director introduced the beach in a weird fashion. The scene goes like this: a frantic-looking retreating British soldier - the one returned from Enemy’s den- takes a piss in other-wordily way on the beach witnessing an orgy of dead bodies lying on the beach. That soldier - wearing a petty looking coat and always gasping – is certainly the signature tone the movie. That tone, present throughout the movie, was successful enough to dint image of her Majesty’s supreme pride – British Army and Royal Navy. The movie repeatedly raises the questions of the role of British army’s mindset, ability, and courage to face war-time challenges.

Dunkirk is an ear-bud perforating movie jam-packed with able bodied, grim-faced, dejected Caucasian men with the occasional presence of few Red Cross nurses. Those Caucasian men, mostly English, trapped at the beach of Dunkirk - a beautiful looking beach located in France- were waiting to get help from the other side of the English Channel.

In short, the movie questions the British people who have mastered the art of blowing-own-trumpet. Throughout the movie, Nolan depicted the agony and pain of the British soldiers through the imagery of sinking royal navy ships; debauched, shell-shocked, peer-despising, backstabbing British soldiers hiding under sheep decks; a confused lot of English admirals unable to take decisions; 3 Royal Jet Fighters (all lost at the end of the movie) trying to fight the mighty Germans; and the eventual evacuation of 3, 00,000 British soldiers by the ordinary English men and women.

Interestingly, Nolan omitted the major parts of the Churchill's "We Shall Never Surrender" speech. At the end of the movie, he also questioned the role of British media, especially towards their affinity in generating click-baiting headlines, in during the WWII.

Be it Harry Styles or Cillian Murphy or others mostly played the role of British soldiers in the movie are really successful in documenting the psychological states of the fallen British soldiers during Dunkirk evacuation. Tom Hardy, once again, passed with flying colors. The Nolan-Zimmer combination is successful, once again, in creating a screeching sound throughout the movie only making it a nerve-wracking experience for the audiences.

At the end, Dunkirk does give a new perspective to the world about an event that occurred in WWII.… Expand

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CubscouterAug 27, 2017

Very sharp intro, straight into action; love the use of the Shepard tone in the soundtrack. The intensity of this film makes it exciting to watch. All in all, good war film.

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EvilHerbivoreAug 29, 2017

A good piece of war cinema. Cinematography and sound work together to create a movie which gives the viewer some understanding of what it could have been like to participate in the events. The non-chronological action in my opinion adds toA good piece of war cinema. Cinematography and sound work together to create a movie which gives the viewer some understanding of what it could have been like to participate in the events. The non-chronological action in my opinion adds to the film, as otherwise it may have become just another war movie in which the viewer pretty much knows what is going to happen next. The cast does a splendid job, from Tom Hardy as a jet fighter pilot to Cillian Murphy as a shellshocked soldier to Kenneth Branagh as a typical British stiff upper lip commander. The only issue I can see is the amount of pathos, which may sometimes be too much, but which is understandable in a British war movie about British soldiers directed by a British director.… Expand

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Furkat228Sep 3, 2017

Для меня этот фильм не стал нечто великим. Было много фильмов про войну это точно не лучший среди них. Не понимаю откуда столько десяток фильм на 7 из 10. Фильм не шедевр просто хороший фильм. Лично для меня фильм не показал ничегоДля меня этот фильм не стал нечто великим. Было много фильмов про войну это точно не лучший среди них. Не понимаю откуда столько десяток фильм на 7 из 10. Фильм не шедевр просто хороший фильм. Лично для меня фильм не показал ничего удивительного. Ужасы войны можно было и показать и получше.… Expand

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rubrandonmSep 5, 2017

Dunkirk displays Nolan's style at its most intriguing. The disparate plotlines are a bit confusing but make more sense with a second viewing. Nolan manages to unite the separated characters under his steadfast theme.

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youngbloodhawkeSep 6, 2017

Dunkirk was excellent. Few dull moments and enjoyed the development of several character storylines. Fantastic imagery and fighting scenes (or bracing to be attacked scenes) which hit home to the randomness of war.

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evansideasSep 11, 2017

Nolan surprised me with this one, alike in the way with Memento. Timeline plays to his favor, and the story is beautiful. Writing, style, and directing plays to the favor of this film. While the switch between stories may confusing to theNolan surprised me with this one, alike in the way with Memento. Timeline plays to his favor, and the story is beautiful. Writing, style, and directing plays to the favor of this film. While the switch between stories may confusing to the audience, it merits talent in squeezing a long film into a cinema timeframe.… Expand

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PrettyGoodSep 13, 2017

The best movie of the year, so far. A true masterpiece. The cinematography, the sound and the different stories give you a suspenseful and powerful take on WW2. Despite lack of character, the movie is relatable, you feel present, you'reThe best movie of the year, so far. A true masterpiece. The cinematography, the sound and the different stories give you a suspenseful and powerful take on WW2. Despite lack of character, the movie is relatable, you feel present, you're compassionate with the soldiers. Watching it in a movie theater is a unique experience.… Expand

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duckmasterSep 16, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a decent war movie that has great effects and visuals. It is also unique in how the idea of survival is emphasized throughout the film; specifically, three of four groups of individuals are the focus. However, there is a lack of character development because of this.… Expand

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Humble_BragSep 22, 2017

The movie is solely about the event. It's realistic and genuine in its attempt to really capture the horror and desperation the characters go through. This is a war movie, not an explosive extravaganza, so don't expect giant spectacle.

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danielblakerevsDec 9, 2017

Getting ready to watch Christopher Nolan's war epic, I was bracing myself for total suspense. And boy, did the movie deliver. Yet, it is not the suspense which captured me the most. By the end, I went through pretty much all emotionsGetting ready to watch Christopher Nolan's war epic, I was bracing myself for total suspense. And boy, did the movie deliver. Yet, it is not the suspense which captured me the most. By the end, I went through pretty much all emotions conceivable to mankind. In one word, "Dunkirk" is a moment... simple as that. It does not contain moments of suspense, but rather it IS a moment of suspense gradually building and becoming more and more difficult and excruciating to watch (NOT IN A BAD WAY OF COURSE!) What really sets it apart is its ability to invoke the most primordial of human emotions. As it progresses these get more powerful, compelling the characters and the viewers. These emotions become so intense that the movie borders on horror. It is absolutely masterful, brilliant and yet, ridiculous but at the same time so real. Yes, the power of this movie does not stand only in the emotions it conveys but also in their rawness which is emphasized by exquisite production values, outstanding direction from Nolan and minimalist dialogue. The classic method of speech takes a back-step here, as the entire power of the movie is expressed through actions and, Hans Zimmer's haunting score. It permeates through every scene, literally from the start of the movie, to the very end! In the end, through masterful levels of production and Nolan's characteristic insistence on polished visual and auditory bravado, "Dunkirk" stands proud atop his very best work, maybe second only to his 2008 superhero action flick, "The Dark Knight".… Expand

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DomgwyDec 20, 2017

Christopher Nolan has developed a reputation as a continually ambitious and clever film-maker. His back-catalogue has played with the conventions of narrative (Memento), deconstructed film itself (The Prestige) and tackled challengingChristopher Nolan has developed a reputation as a continually ambitious and clever film-maker. His back-catalogue has played with the conventions of narrative (Memento), deconstructed film itself (The Prestige) and tackled challenging cinematic subjects such as the nature of reality (Inception) and the time-space continuum (Interstellar) with mixed results.

With Dunkirk, Nolan brings his unique sensibility to a true story of war and survival, and the results are equally stunning and ambitious.

Beyond the incredible cinematography and film-making craft on display the most striking thing about Dunkirk is its unique structure. Rather than following a linear narrative, the film cuts between three perspectives; land, sea and air. While the action cuts between these viewpoints the timelines can at times get a little confused, (an evacuation taking place at night cuts back to a dogfight in broad daylight for instance) which can distract from the film itself, at least on first viewing. As with most of Nolan’s films, Dunkirk demands repeat viewing and I’m sure on further thought these stylistic choices will become more clear.

Individually however each element of the story is played out perfectly. While a group of young soldiers battle to get home, a squad of Spitfire pilots desperately provide air-deference and a civilian father and son sail their small yacht across the channel to help in anyway they can.

Each thread is played with subtlety and pathos by the ensemble cast. There are no showy, oscar-bait performances in Dunkirk. Instead the cast deliver understated and powerful depictions of real men in real situations. For almost all his screen time, Tom Hardy (easily the biggest star in the film) is hidden behind a flight mask. It is a testament to his skill that with only his eyes he is able to communicate the indecision and internal conflict within his character.

Likewise, veteran actors Mark Rylance and Kenneth Branagh exude British fortitude with their stiff-upper lip attitude tinged with underlying emotion and empathy for the young men in harms way.

To say Dunkirk is light on action is a disservice, however in terms of battles this is no Saving Private Ryan. Instead Nolan depicts the constant threat to the British forces as an existential horror. The German forces are almost an element to be overcome like fire or the sea rather than an enemy with a set of goals and motivations. This approach* is incredibly effective and certainly succeeds in putting the audience in the position of the soldiers as the terrifying sound of the Luftwaffe dive bombers rises to meet the defenseless British ground forces.

On first viewing the sense of desperation and dread is only undermined by the films structure. As a tense scene on the beach inter-cuts with a claustrophobic standoff on the sea, you find yourself wondering, ‘hang on, was this the day before? or is this all happening at the same time?’. Ideally you should be so engrossed in the drama of the situations that questions like this shouldn’t matter too much. By cutting in-between though, Nolan sometimes denies scenes the opportunity to play out.

Towards the films climax however, the three threads are brought together in a breathtaking crescendo which makes all the narrative trickery worthwhile.

As with his previous film (Interstellar), the director has shown that his own ambition can sometimes be a hindrance. However each element of Dunkirk does a stunning job of recreating an amazing true story and the experiences of those involved. No doubt it will be a film that will be discussed and re-watched just as much as Nolan’s fictional works. If that demand for repeat viewings is his greatest trick, then the film maker has succeeded in bringing a little known military miracle to the public consciousness, not just for a few weeks during the summer blockbuster season, but for years to come.

*While showing the Germans as these faceless machines of war is effective, it does fall into the age old trap that war movies struggle to escape — demonizing the enemy. In all likelihood the soldiers on the other side of the conflict were also young men called up to serve their country and give their lives for someone else’s political beliefs. This isn’t a problem with Dunkirk specifically but more of a wider societal issue where cinema continues to reflect the old saying that ‘history is written by the victors’. While films such as Dunkirk and last years’ Hacksaw Ridge tell true stories of extraordinary heroism from the British and American sides of the war, any similar stories from the opposite side of the conflict seem to have been lost to history.… Expand

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soydansilvaOct 25, 2017

a chaotic, unforgiving and exciting film. one of the most captivating films you'll see this year. an intense non-linear journey, and a cinematic event that you should not miss.

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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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gtwistNov 26, 2017

Dunkirk is devoid of really any real characters, or character development. However, Christopher Nolan has done this deliberately. There were thousands of soldiers on the battlefield. Dunkirk never gives you that moment to examine a character.Dunkirk is devoid of really any real characters, or character development. However, Christopher Nolan has done this deliberately. There were thousands of soldiers on the battlefield. Dunkirk never gives you that moment to examine a character. Like what a character would do when he goes back home, or something cliche like that. This movie is always moving, and I was always on the edge of my seat. Christopher Nolan has yet again made a brilliant movie with amazing cinematography and sound editing.… Expand

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FlaviusAetiusNov 22, 2017

One of the best films of the year. Flaws pointed out by critics, such as the lack of dialogue or character progression, actually play to Dunkirk's strengths. The intensity of the moment feels more realistic when a pilot is just a pilot and aOne of the best films of the year. Flaws pointed out by critics, such as the lack of dialogue or character progression, actually play to Dunkirk's strengths. The intensity of the moment feels more realistic when a pilot is just a pilot and a soldier is just a soldier.… Expand

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Easycw44Nov 25, 2017

Christopher Nolan has once again made a great movie, without much dialogue, he captures the essence of desperation, horror, and excitement. For anyone that is a history fan, it doesn't provide much for dialogue, more of a visual & visceralChristopher Nolan has once again made a great movie, without much dialogue, he captures the essence of desperation, horror, and excitement. For anyone that is a history fan, it doesn't provide much for dialogue, more of a visual & visceral experience of what it must have been like to have participated in those harrowing days. Kudos… Expand

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GorbaxDec 2, 2017

Dunkirk is thrilling and suspenseful. A, in this age of streaming, rare film that truly must be seen in a theater to fully experience. In fact, without the big screen. This journey loses a great deal of it's effectiveness

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Miles_SDec 3, 2017

Dunkirk is thrilling and suspenseful. A, in this age of streaming, rare film that truly must be seen in a theater to fully experience. In fact, without the big screen. This journey loses a great deal of it's effectiveness

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JKHReviewsDec 29, 2017

Another great summer blockbuster with little to no plot...

Is what an idiot would say. Nolan has brought us back to the screen with his film 'Dunkirk' based on the disaster that occurred in Dunkirk during WWII, known as the largest militaryAnother great summer blockbuster with little to no plot...

Is what an idiot would say. Nolan has brought us back to the screen with his film 'Dunkirk' based on the disaster that occurred in Dunkirk during WWII, known as the largest military evacuation operation. This film was beautiful, stunning and mature in the sense that it shows us not the horror of war, but the fear. Truly teaching us the feelings of each and everyone of those young soldiers on the battlefield through it's amazing cinematography, creatively fitting score by Hans Zimmer and the films lack of dialogue. It's a film to sit down, enjoy, and leave the cinema without saying a word, trying to process the events. Truly a Nolan film.… Expand

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hugolonbDec 17, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When watching a war movie, you usually get moments of stillness. Moments of soldiers telling other soldiers, through exposition dialogue, about their life back home. This movie has NONE of that. It's nail biting war from start to finish, and it is incredible. It truly is just about war. War is the main character. I have never seen a movie (I am counting Saving Private Ryan) that made me feel more like I'm actually there. Tom Hardy is fantastic in the movie, as well as Kenneth Branagh. The movie uses real planes, real boats, real beaches and real explosions. That is why Christopher Nolan is one of the greatest visual directors of our time, because he is fearless. So many current directors would not have done that. I was a bit afraid in the build up to this movie that boy band phenomena Harry Styles would ruin this movie with a lot of sub par acting, that it would be obvious he got the role not through Nolan but through the studio wanting a star name on the poster. But for one he isn't in the movie as much as the promotional content would have you believe, and he actually isn't a bad actor. Overall, this movie was beautiful, moving and truly, truly exciting. For me, this ranks amongst Nolans best work, and if it doesn't at least get nominated for Best Picture I will give up on the Academy.… Expand

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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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samermaty15Jan 1, 2018

Absolutely best film of this year , Christopher nolan by his unique vision made a movie that could show you what the real war is ,Amazing cinematography with magnificent orignal score by hans zimmer made this film one of christopher nolanAbsolutely best film of this year , Christopher nolan by his unique vision made a movie that could show you what the real war is ,Amazing cinematography with magnificent orignal score by hans zimmer made this film one of christopher nolan masterpieces.… Expand

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Phope5Jan 1, 2018

This was a momentous film. It made me feel: nervous excitement, scared, tearful, and then happy, inspired. I think it came at a good time, too. 10/10 Nolan is a master of masterpieces.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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0326990qdiun123Apr 27, 2018

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

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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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NerdHausMay 28, 2018

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

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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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YungKangJun 18, 2018

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

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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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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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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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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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KRC161412_1Aug 20, 2018

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

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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ImrosadiiOct 29, 2019

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

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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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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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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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robertacezarNov 23, 2020

Wonderful movie and Harry Styles makes it even better! .

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DogeGamer2015Oct 18, 2020

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

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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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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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gamingmachineryJul 14, 2020

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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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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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