Dunkirk
Warner Bros. | Release Date: July 21, 2017
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sassyJul 25, 2017
Obviously no one connected with this movie knows history! Dunkirk ia famous not for ships being blown up but by the thousands of ordinary British citizens who at great peril took their small craft to rescue the stranded army, What a greatObviously no one connected with this movie knows history! Dunkirk ia famous not for ships being blown up but by the thousands of ordinary British citizens who at great peril took their small craft to rescue the stranded army, What a great movie this would have been had they concentrated on several of those stories!!!!… Expand
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WiscoJoeJul 21, 2017
A masterpiece, pure and simple. A perfect mix of craft, technology, emotion, and ethical considerations. Quite possibly the best-made and most enthralling film in Nolan's already legendary filmography. It's rare when a film reveals itself asA masterpiece, pure and simple. A perfect mix of craft, technology, emotion, and ethical considerations. Quite possibly the best-made and most enthralling film in Nolan's already legendary filmography. It's rare when a film reveals itself as a cinematic classic on first watch. Savor the moment.… Expand
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Jess_HillJul 21, 2017
A phenomenal experience that is utterly relentless and superbly crafted, this is a film to see at the cinema. Nolan's masterful use of sound and score enhances the exquisite tension that permeates the entire film, and the sublimeA phenomenal experience that is utterly relentless and superbly crafted, this is a film to see at the cinema. Nolan's masterful use of sound and score enhances the exquisite tension that permeates the entire film, and the sublime cinematography is breathtaking to witness, with perhaps some of the best visual sequences of the last decade played out in a manner that is sure to delight WWII enthusiasts. With a sparse script, and a storyline focused across three converging timelines, this wasn't the updated Saving Private Ryan that I was expecting, but rather, a deft exploration of a WWII military failure told with striking clarity and complemented by some fine performances. An exceptional film. 9.01/10… Expand
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RatedRexJul 24, 2017
"Dunkirk" was a major disappointment, and a monumental missed opportunity. Christopher Nolan cannot seem to make a linear movie. Damned near everything he make switches from one time to another. Why not just make a friggin, straight-forward,"Dunkirk" was a major disappointment, and a monumental missed opportunity. Christopher Nolan cannot seem to make a linear movie. Damned near everything he make switches from one time to another. Why not just make a friggin, straight-forward, movie that tells the true story of Dunkirk. Show me the Germans closing in. Show me the panic and chaos. Show me the death and destruction. Then show me how the RAF and the English people on tugboats traveled to Dunkirk, against all odds, to save their brother, fathers, sons and neighbors from pending doom. Leave out all of the artistic BS, please. And furthermore, I only understood about 30% of the dialog. I can't believe that the critics and many of the Nolan's fanboys raved so uncontrollably about this movie. There were better war scenes in 'Wonder Woman", a comic book movie.… Expand
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FranKenweenieDec 5, 2017
im gonna be honest this one is nolan's worst movie between his famous movies such disappointing film the only reason this movie got high rate is nolan and harry style
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mrpopo123Jul 26, 2017
Dunkirk is epic, loud, and stunning on every level. It's an immersive movie that takes the audience into the intense situation that is happening in the film. I had trouble breathing through out the entire film because it was so loud andDunkirk is epic, loud, and stunning on every level. It's an immersive movie that takes the audience into the intense situation that is happening in the film. I had trouble breathing through out the entire film because it was so loud and suspenseful. When I left the theater, my heart was still pounding.… Expand
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noshighJul 26, 2017
Is it Nolan's best work? Maybe...or maybe not, but it is his most intense film. The cinematography is absolutely beautiful, and the soundtrack is just awesome. Some might not like the movie because of the direction with the story telling, butIs it Nolan's best work? Maybe...or maybe not, but it is his most intense film. The cinematography is absolutely beautiful, and the soundtrack is just awesome. Some might not like the movie because of the direction with the story telling, but I think the way the story is in the film is really brilliant.… Expand
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MohamedHamadJul 23, 2017
Dunkirk delivers an unusual capture of a historic evacuation that passed unnoticed in previous WWII movies. I’d say that Nolan is obsessed with time throughout his career. In Dunkirk, he takes us through three perspectives; land, sea and air.Dunkirk delivers an unusual capture of a historic evacuation that passed unnoticed in previous WWII movies. I’d say that Nolan is obsessed with time throughout his career. In Dunkirk, he takes us through three perspectives; land, sea and air. The movie tells the three perspectives with different timelines; at land, the story spreads over a week, sea for one day and air for one hour. This script emphasize Nolan’s determination on doing things differently than almost all directors. In addition, the three perspectives meet at some points linking the whole jigsaw that he created. The lead character in the movie was the directing technique and Hans Zimmer score. Nolan kept audience on their feet elegantly with almost no bloody violent scenes even when people are blasted off. The intention I’d say not to fall in the trap of “the movie tells the horrific stories of war” but rather this movie “captures an untold story of war differently”.
However, dialogue was scarce and very simple not like any other dialogue in Nolan’s writings. May be was intentional to capture the era. Casting was brilliant but acting was very average except may be for Mark Rylance, Damien Bonnard and Barry Keoghan. N.B. Nolan is a big fan of covering up Tom Hardy’s face.… Expand
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TankironJul 22, 2017
Un largo y aburrido documental de la 2 que nos cuenta la historia de mucha gente esperando muy deprisa a que les saquen de una playa y de un niño que sufre un accidente, muere y le ponen como un héroe en el periódico de su pueblo....... porUn largo y aburrido documental de la 2 que nos cuenta la historia de mucha gente esperando muy deprisa a que les saquen de una playa y de un niño que sufre un accidente, muere y le ponen como un héroe en el periódico de su pueblo....... por cierto la banda sonora esta hecha con un reloj y una bocina… Expand
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kevinharvey9Jul 23, 2017
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This film blew me away, after a slight disappointment of Interstellar (compared to his other work), Dunkirk is an absolute statement by Nolan that he is a master of film making. Everything from the cinematography (beautifullyNO SPOILERS

This film blew me away, after a slight disappointment of Interstellar (compared to his other work), Dunkirk is an absolute statement by Nolan that he is a master of film making. Everything from the cinematography (beautifully shot by Hoyte Van Hoytema), the action, the acting, the editing (a narrative that weaves between 3 different events brilliantly). The opening scene is stunning, with an escape through the streets onto the beach, until the German planes arrive, and when they arrive, it is terrifying. The sound design of the planes, to the bombs dropping, to the images of all these soldiers diving to the ground (and then just getting back up as if nothing happened so used to it they've become), it doesn't let up. See it on the biggest screen you can. This is what cinema is made for.… Expand
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Nobilis1984Aug 6, 2017
Can one say me what in him film should be so brilliant? I find him terribly dull. Nolan has delivered here right dung. besides, I have in for Batman: The dark Knight thus famed. Rather looks to you old anti-war films in.
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UNCLEPAULIEJul 27, 2017
I loved the film and would recommend it to everyone, I watched it on imax and it was amazing . I took a point off because of the lack of large battles scenes but that's just my preference .
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meadowstreamAug 28, 2017
Absolutely brilliant: the weaving of the timelines, the character development with minimal dialogue, the unfolding of plot and theme without preachiness...this was one of those films that one could see several times and still get somethingAbsolutely brilliant: the weaving of the timelines, the character development with minimal dialogue, the unfolding of plot and theme without preachiness...this was one of those films that one could see several times and still get something from each viewing. The use of different filming parameters (depending on the scene) was interesting, too. My 18 yo son and I enjoyed it immensely.… Expand
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deanableAug 2, 2017
Unique for its type; powerful film. amazing editing, music and special effects. The Tom Hardy scenes are somehow moving in an unusual way.
Sparse dialog but what there is, is very good.
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GinevraOct 20, 2017
For the whole movie I felt like I was waiting for something to happen and then the movie ended and I was left with nothing. This movie gave me nothing, it doesn't have a point and it doesn't have a purpose. The only remarkable thing about itFor the whole movie I felt like I was waiting for something to happen and then the movie ended and I was left with nothing. This movie gave me nothing, it doesn't have a point and it doesn't have a purpose. The only remarkable thing about it was tom hardy's performance.… Expand
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xrararaMay 5, 2018
Movie was horrible. Obnoxiously loud and incredibly boring. The worst movie I have ever seen, even more disappointing because I love the Dark Knight.
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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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tibzoidJul 28, 2017
Not understanding why there is so much praise for what is at best a pretty middling war movie. My biggest complaint is that it doesn't do a good job of portraying the true scale of the evacuation. I think there's something wrong with filmNot understanding why there is so much praise for what is at best a pretty middling war movie. My biggest complaint is that it doesn't do a good job of portraying the true scale of the evacuation. I think there's something wrong with film criticism right now. We're so grateful for anything that approaches half-way decent that we lose all perspective. Dunkirk is perfectly okay entertainment but nothing more.… Expand
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pdw123Aug 22, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, you just know when you see only about 10% negative reviews, but then go to the actual reviews and see thoughtful people who have studied the history--but then it amounts to many more at 50% neg and mixed, that the studios are padding this with fake bots or something. Detroit was a great film that had the exact opposite issues than this--e.g., high percentage of neg ratings with only one or two actual thoughtful reviews in that direction. Certainly a teachable moment about what films are actually better ones and how to follow user reviews here on metacritic.

Where to even start with this? It is not and never will be the fine films Private Ryan or may favorite WWII film of all time, "The Thin Red Line". While I appreciate the newfangled stylized aspects with the noisy din of diving and strafing planes that makes you feel like you're actually there--the first scene where the aircraft bombs the soldiers on the beach, and then the beach is totally clean with no bodies must be one of the most ludicrous of all time. In subsequent scenes, yes, there are men's poignant screams where needed---esp. where a hull is being fired upon by who knows? also confusing, as we don't know if aircraft are strafing the hull or someone is outside--which would seem totally implausible if it were floating. When men are strafed on the bridge you would definitely expect to see a hella lot more carnage than what looks like men just blown off the thing antiseptically. Is this a new style of war filmmaking is the reason the critics were rating it so high--if the case, I'm not impressed nor with Nolan, whom I haven't thought much of in the past--another mainstream studio film affluent director.

I'm American, not British, so the dialog and story was truly a mess for me to decipher, so I just concentrated on the action, whatever. Actors should at least not mumble their lines and enunciate--if not, then we still need subtitles, Nolan.… Expand
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ilumenJul 25, 2017
It was ok. All the most interesting and powerful scenes of the movie were in the Trailer, along with the great soundtrack by Hans Zimmer.

It's very slow paced, and the characters are pretty bland. As an audience, there's no emotionalIt was ok. All the most interesting and powerful scenes of the movie were in the Trailer, along with the great soundtrack by Hans Zimmer.

It's very slow paced, and the characters are pretty bland. As an audience, there's no emotional investment in any of the events that unfold or the development of the characters.

I don't mind slow paced, but the characters need to be interesting, or the story payoff has to be worth it.

It was nowhere near as good as I was expecting, and is probably the weakest Nolan movie I've seen so far.… Expand
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sashaCZ1Jul 21, 2017
I had goosebumps during some scenes. Some of the scenes were very intense. I liked the acting a lot. Hans Zimmer's soundtrack added a lot to the tension. It's an experience where you fight with the soldiers to survive. But it's a pityI had goosebumps during some scenes. Some of the scenes were very intense. I liked the acting a lot. Hans Zimmer's soundtrack added a lot to the tension. It's an experience where you fight with the soldiers to survive. But it's a pity Christopher Nolan didn't add any plot twist like in Inception and Interstellar. Overall, it's a must-watch and probably the best movie of the year for now. 9/10… Expand
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MadMaxFuryRoadJul 21, 2017
Visually, Dunkirk is a masterpiece. Really, Dunkirk is a work of art. It's beautifully directed, insanely loud, and visually stunning. The first five minutes of the opening was one of the best this year. There were a ton of memorable scenes,Visually, Dunkirk is a masterpiece. Really, Dunkirk is a work of art. It's beautifully directed, insanely loud, and visually stunning. The first five minutes of the opening was one of the best this year. There were a ton of memorable scenes, including a beach bombing sequence. However, storywise, the film contains flaws. The plot was pretty thinly written and at times, I felt as if I was just watching battle sequence without much substance (in other words, "a good plot"). Nevertheless, Dunkirk is one of those rare movies that is beautiful to look at and an overall good film to watch, even if the narrative isn't so intriguing.… Expand
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HuaJul 21, 2017
Dunkirk was not a film in the conventional sense. For me it was a tense, realistic, riveting experience. Imagine yourself being transported into that climactic point of the Dunkirk evacuation. Sure, through traditional storytelling techniquesDunkirk was not a film in the conventional sense. For me it was a tense, realistic, riveting experience. Imagine yourself being transported into that climactic point of the Dunkirk evacuation. Sure, through traditional storytelling techniques in film, learn the backstories of characters, etc., but what you do learn and experience is the terror, the fear, the hope, the emotions these human beings felt -their struggle for survival. It's literally like Nolan shot footage of people back then doing what they would've been doing in those incredibly harrowing moments. This film celebrates those who risked everything while fighting for us, it shows us but a glimpse of what they went through and what they felt. It is without question the most realistic war film ever made (and, of course, is a must-see in IMAX). And finally, Tom Hardy's character and his whole story (every scene he was in till the end of the movie) was the biggest standout for me. Fionn Whitehead was brilliant too. … Expand
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jondavisJul 22, 2017
This is war porn. No time is spent on developing the characters. You'd be hard pressed to identify who the main character even is and to name the characters at the end of the movie. Yes, the film is visually stunning. But so is a lot of porn.This is war porn. No time is spent on developing the characters. You'd be hard pressed to identify who the main character even is and to name the characters at the end of the movie. Yes, the film is visually stunning. But so is a lot of porn. Very poor storytelling. All plot, no narrative, arc, or emotion. The soundtrack is also poor. It's more noise than music.… Expand
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mnementhJul 24, 2017
The biggest spoiler to the film is that it sucks. This is without any doubt the worst movie ever made because it tricks you so wonderfully and that's an amazing acehivement in and of itself. The trailer looked cool, right? Nolan is a reallyThe biggest spoiler to the film is that it sucks. This is without any doubt the worst movie ever made because it tricks you so wonderfully and that's an amazing acehivement in and of itself. The trailer looked cool, right? Nolan is a really cool director, right? Zimmer? Wow wow what a soundtrack we're gonna get...

Prepare to be disappointed. I can understand people's cognitive dissonance trying to come up with creative ideas why the movie didn't suck, but there's no question about it, no going around it, the film objectively unquestionably undeniably is a piece of junk. No story, awful directing, horrible editing, terrible trumpet deafening soundtrack... boring as hell - i'm sure all the good reviews are from people who feel asleep and dreamed about a good movie instead. This is the bottom worst of it all. There's rock bottom, 50 miles of **** then this.… Expand
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TheVietnamAug 9, 2017
Christopher Nolan never disappoints. Dunkirk's incredible soundtrack and sound effects create the most realistic feel I have felt in a movie for a very long time and the lack of dialogue and character development may seem like a bad thing butChristopher Nolan never disappoints. Dunkirk's incredible soundtrack and sound effects create the most realistic feel I have felt in a movie for a very long time and the lack of dialogue and character development may seem like a bad thing but it actually adds to the gritty feel of the movie. There is absolutely nothing I can fault this movie on.… Expand
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deadDaddyAug 5, 2017
this movie is shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit
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BaffledrealityJul 24, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Im sorry but i just don't understand why anyone won't point out, that Dunkirk in the movie, looks nothing like Dunkirk during WW2??? Where is the known ferris wheel? Where are all the countless stranded ships? (1 is shown during the movie) where are all the trucks and burning wrecks? (some trucks are shown during the movie, where they try to make a pier) where are all the destroyed buildings? (modern buildings can be spotted during the movie) Where are all the machinegun emplacements? (countless lewis machineguns were set up around the beach in real life) I cant be the only who noticed this? I'm not saying the movie is bad, im just baffled by the amount of positive critique it gets for being historical accurate, when its nowhere near historical accurate. 338.000 allied troops were evacuated at Dunkirk. roughly 15.000 are shown in the movie. 700 private boats sailed to Dunkirk to aid the evacuation. 15-20 boats are shown in the movie. Eyewitness reports from the real evacuation tells stories of drunk soldiers, singing soldiers, etc. Im sorry but the movie itself just left me with an emotion of feeling underwhelmed. This is NOLAN we are talking about. The man has a budget called "just make the movie, money isnt an issue" Where is the great story? Where is the great characters you really root for, and love? Where is the major part in the movie where we find out (you were my ghost all along = Interstellar reference) Im sorry but this is an average movie for me. The soundtrack is SUBERB! And the whole sound editing is amazing. But the editing of the scenes is just confusing? And the whole Nolan reference to TIME is just too much in this movie. 5 out of 10 for brilliant effects, and sound editing. -5 for bad film editing. Various historical inaccuracies. No story that really captures the audience.… Expand
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djniceyJul 24, 2017
Its massively over-rated by the critics. That said it is a very good movie, just not the masterpiece of cinema that it is purported to be by some.

The story is epic and is well scripted and very moving, it makes you really appreciate howIts massively over-rated by the critics. That said it is a very good movie, just not the masterpiece of cinema that it is purported to be by some.

The story is epic and is well scripted and very moving, it makes you really appreciate how lucky we are to live in this day and age and how differently people had it a short while ago. The action sequences are taut and enjoyable, the story is believable throughout and the characterisation is very good, there aren't any over the top superhero type characters, just ordinary people being thrown into extraordinary circumstances.

It does however have something missing that makes it miss the mark, it didn't live up to expectations for me, maybe I was expecting a Forest Gump or some unique quality to set it apart from the multitude of other war movies. In years to come I don't think this will be seen as a classic.

The sound was also horrible in some places, I say sound rather than music as it is just horrible wailing noises over and over and over, its done to increase the tension but it didn't work for me, by the end of the movie it had become very overused and a distraction more than anything else. Great film, everyone should watch it to appreciate how lucky we are, but not a Classic IMHO.… Expand
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JbeeziJul 27, 2017
Breathtaking visuals, pounding soundtrack, a stirring moment in history and visionary directing make this a modern masterpiece. What a film.Christopher Nolan has surpassed himself yet again with a more nuanced and restrained approach toBreathtaking visuals, pounding soundtrack, a stirring moment in history and visionary directing make this a modern masterpiece. What a film.Christopher Nolan has surpassed himself yet again with a more nuanced and restrained approach to exposition and characterisation. Ignore the few naysayers. This film is a work of art. I had the pleasure of seeing it in the BFI Imax in London last night and it received applause at the end. First time in 25 years of cinema going that I have seen that.… Expand
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JarodyJul 28, 2017
Christopher Nolan never disappoints. Dunkirk's incredible soundtrack and sound effects create the most realistic feel I have felt in a movie for a very long time and the lack of dialogue and character development may seem like a bad thing butChristopher Nolan never disappoints. Dunkirk's incredible soundtrack and sound effects create the most realistic feel I have felt in a movie for a very long time and the lack of dialogue and character development may seem like a bad thing but it actually adds to the gritty feel of the movie. There is absolutely nothing I can fault this movie on.… Expand
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ReeceF11Aug 3, 2017
Dunkirk is one of the best war films I've ever seen. The soundtrack and overall sound in this is breathtaking. One of the best cinema experiences I've had. Would Definitely recommend 10/10.
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RighterAug 6, 2017
When compared to some great classic war movies, Dunkirk is both mediocre and unnecessary. Nolan, it seems, can't forget that Memento is what initially made him, and uses a time-shifting device that is both unnecessary to the drama andWhen compared to some great classic war movies, Dunkirk is both mediocre and unnecessary. Nolan, it seems, can't forget that Memento is what initially made him, and uses a time-shifting device that is both unnecessary to the drama and gimmicky to the point of tediousness. To make matters worse he deliberately dispenses with one word ("ago") that would have made viewers enjoy the time-shift instead of spending some time confused by it and trying to work out how it works. Add to that the ridiculous liberties he takes with history and it's clear he's pandering to British Jingoism and little else. Dunkirk ignores a few key historical facts; that the French kept the British soldiers alive, that the British, in return, didn't help the French evacuate their own soldiers, and that the only reason the evacuation of Dunkirk could take place was because Hitler (for his own reasons) specifically gave an order that stopped the Germans from attacking the allies in Dunkirk when he could quite easily have wiped out the soldiers stuck there. Even apart from all those issues, the movie is simply overhyped and lacks the scope that the buzz and the trailer would have you believe it has. To see the movie, you'd think the soldiers amounted to no more than a few thousand (and in most scenes, barely a few hundred). The soundtrack by Hans Zimmer (who is, by now, infamous for his music plagiarism) is also incredibly overrated and relies mostly on the 'Shepard Tone' audio illusion to create a false sense of tension and drama. Dunkirk is white, British, and pretentious and to top it all off, ends with Churchill's famous "We will never surrender" speech, which, by now, we're all tiresomely familiar with - once again glorifying a man who referred to Palestinians as 'dogs', and who allowed the bombing of Coventry, and who also had no issues bombing and destroying the civilian city of Dresden.… Expand
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PaperThingAug 8, 2017
**** the zeitgeist propelling this movie.

Baffled by how Michael Bay or Terrance Malick are liable for being criticised for the exact things for which this movie is being praised for. Namely a beautifully shot, but completely asinine and**** the zeitgeist propelling this movie.

Baffled by how Michael Bay or Terrance Malick are liable for being criticised for the exact things for which this movie is being praised for. Namely a beautifully shot, but completely asinine and poorly constructed cure for insomnia.

There is no plot, there is little character and no development, the action scenes are poorly edited and paced, and the sound design for much of the film leaves the audio difficult to understand or become invested in. These are all criticism that could be levelled at the aforementioned filmmakers - that the framing and audio are unintelligible - but here it is scene as "daring" or "minimalistic".

Ultimately, it's worst crime is being too boring, for me at least, to suspend my disbelief. Save your money.… Expand
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OrangeknockoutAug 2, 2017
this movie barely gets a 7 out of me. I would give the movie a 6.9 if I could but there is no option for that. overall Dunkirk is a satisfying movie to watch. it has some moments in the movie where you go like," oh **** there are somethis movie barely gets a 7 out of me. I would give the movie a 6.9 if I could but there is no option for that. overall Dunkirk is a satisfying movie to watch. it has some moments in the movie where you go like," oh **** there are some genuinely intense moments in the movie where you are on the edge of your seat. the scenes are captivating primarily due to the movie's excellent musical score. the music in this movie is what really gives Dunkirk's scenes that final push to be truly epic.

I was thrown off a little though. Dunkirk is not your traditional war movie; I went in expecting a gory violent war movie, but was instead treated to a very non-violent war movie. not sure how Christopher pulled that off, considering its a war movie. overall, pretty good movie. the constant scene changing did confuse me a little and I felt like Dunkirk lacks in comparison to nolans other amazing movies. there is not much character development and I got lost at times at what was going on in the movie or who these people were.… Expand
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ohnomrbillAug 9, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i liked some of this film and did not like some of it. some of the scenes were fantastic to see then a few scenes made no sense. i hated the scene where they were in the hull of a boat waiting for the tide to come in while it was getting shot with holes to sink it. that made no sense to me. and the film was brittish and i am not so some of the language was hard to understand. at home i would have stopped it and rewound and played a few times to try and understand what they are saying. and i did not like the close ups of the guy with no lips, that was also hard to watch. i liked the many stories it was showing yet at the end, why did that plane take so long to land and were those people around him after he burnt the plane enemies? i was so glad when the film ended and i could leave the theater!… Expand
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ScraperDec 19, 2017
A well-crafted war piece destined to become a monument of British pride. Most characters in the several narratives of the film remain somewhat distant. We never get to know the depths of them through dialogue. The somber, intense scenarioA well-crafted war piece destined to become a monument of British pride. Most characters in the several narratives of the film remain somewhat distant. We never get to know the depths of them through dialogue. The somber, intense scenario does most of the talking, as soldiers attempt to cross the English Channel to survive the Nazi's advance.… Expand
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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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msg78Sep 15, 2018
Absolute rubbish. It's so boring I almost fell asleep but the worst thing of all is the constant background music. It never stops and once you notice it's there it's all you can think about.
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diomedesbcApr 21, 2018
I was surprised, the movie had such great reviews, but was pretty disappointing for me. Maybe I'm too critical because I know more than the average about the history. Still the story was kind of a let down.
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BabinskiDec 9, 2017
Finally saw it on blue-ray today after many months of anticipation and I was somewhat disappointed. I'm not a fan of non-linear timelines, and I think it was poorly executed here as the movie editing constantly takes you out of the moment andFinally saw it on blue-ray today after many months of anticipation and I was somewhat disappointed. I'm not a fan of non-linear timelines, and I think it was poorly executed here as the movie editing constantly takes you out of the moment and keeps jumping around. By the middle of the movie I wasn't invested in any of the characters and wasn't immersed in the plot. The conclusion was also underwhelming, as it didn't have the emotional impact Nolan tried to achieve and at sometimes actually felt kinda cringy.… Expand
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Termin8terAug 23, 2017
Let me just preface everything your'e are about to read by saying that I am a big fan of Christopher Nolan. His movie are always excellent. Batman Begins, Dark Knight, The Prestige, Inception, Interstellar are just some of the masterpiecesLet me just preface everything your'e are about to read by saying that I am a big fan of Christopher Nolan. His movie are always excellent. Batman Begins, Dark Knight, The Prestige, Inception, Interstellar are just some of the masterpieces he's crafted over the years. And I was pretty hyped for his next film. Not to mention the legendary Hans Zimmer doing the soundtrack. But I was very disappointed with Dunkirk. The opening was excellent though, but after that first 15-20 minutes I got mind-numbingly bored. The dialogue and drama was boring, the directing was pretty boring, and worst of all, the action scenes were boring. I can hardly believe this was directed by Nolan, it feels like he was just being lazy during writing and filming. And Hans Zimmer's soundtrack couldn't rescue this falling creation either. His tracks in Man of Steel, Inception, Interstellar, and The Dark Knight are all exemplary. But once again, I felt like Zimmer just completely dropped the ball, aside from one good track. I did not like Dunkirk. Feel free to disagree, but this was my honest opinion. I watched The Prestige about a month after this, and that film was light years ahead of this average film making.… Expand
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PipeCAug 29, 2017
Christopher Nolan's ode is a cutting-edge gem of technical art. Nolan is one of the almost non-existent filmmakers who keep active excitement with every new release, in this way, three years after his last work, he raises a love letter to warChristopher Nolan's ode is a cutting-edge gem of technical art. Nolan is one of the almost non-existent filmmakers who keep active excitement with every new release, in this way, three years after his last work, he raises a love letter to war cinema, a mega-production that highlights, in capital letters, an experience that gets by without dialogues, even episodically. Narratively, it's his film less cerebral and ambitious among a gold catalog led by "Interstellar" and "Inception", however, from the beginning, the story feels warm in its coldness, he assiduously introduces us into the heartless event. Being a learned man in the field of selection of tones and objectives for his psychological stories, his greatest strength lies in his form of making movies, here, Nolan displays a new record, one easier to keep pace: Narration in pictures.

The first scene is the best letter of presentation, which will serve as a pattern, for a film imparting intensity. The movie conjures up superlative landscapes, the opening sequence is the entrance of a superb artistic hypnosis, a display of magnificent frames strengthened by a majestic 70 mm and IMAX cameras, the colors and shadows explicit in pictures are which lead the story by far. Functional aerial shots from unsuspected angles, explosions, and gunshots piercing our senses, respectful and quasi-negligible digital effects that ratify the commitment to turn a movie ticket into an absolute visceral experience. Clearly, Nolan film would not be exempt from allegories and metaphors through images; the grayish scum brought by the strong tide is a synonym of human filth, the framing of the soldier taking off his attire and running to death on his own, portraying defeat and pride, the corpses that are buried by snorting wind, the endless lines of men in pursuit of "salvation", the palette of blues and greens from the scene where soldiers contemplate an imminent attack, the three men looking at nowhere, the corpses returning to the shore, the covenant between two men burying one innocent under rough sand or the perfect framings of Kenneth Branagh and Tom Hardy are dreamy compositions that speak through colors, shadows, lighting and setting, a master class of cinematography and photography. The seventh art didn't deliver as such adrenaline and justified action in a non-commercial film for a long time, an artistic and technical triumph. Get ready, because "Dunkirk" is going to transcend.

Hans Zimmer, a faithful Musketeer, returns recharged and ready to rise with well-deserved awards at the expense of his scores that not only include atmospheric obligations, these try to emulate stressful melody of a countdown, atomic effect of explosive artifacts, meteoric heartbeat or oxygen deficiency of the martyrs, a list of cadences endowing scenes with energy and tension like no other war film. Mr. Zimmer's wonders gain greater strength to the excellent work in the sound editing room, which accompanied by Shepard tone, are exciting. Gunshots are deafening, they are combined with the soundtrack, the crackling of the fire, the teeth chattering of a soldier, the cries of help under the water or the overflight over our heads provoke one of the most compelling cinematic experiences.

I will never forget "Dunkirk", the movie that made me lose my record about seeing a film in IMAX cinemas, two words: mind-blowing and memorable.

Some familiar faces go back, flaunting their high acting capacities. Hardy, Rylance and Murphy manage the cast purely masculine, understandable due to the context of the events. Each one offers spirit and personality to their characters to ease the following of the story. The performances of newcomers Fionn Whitehead, Jack Lowden and new soloist Harry Styles are laudable and rewarding in the skin of children with war uniforms. In fact, Whitehead and Styles make a powerful debut that places them on the radar of quality directors, also in a panorama of acting prestige.

What would be the best words to describe "Dunkirk"? When the logo of Warner and Syncopy, bathed in a light blue, are unified with the war melodies, my feelings and sensations exploded of delight for the work of Christopher Nolan, creator of cinema with deep fundamentals and objectives. Brimming with complex and magnanimous technical components, intelligent and moving performances, a tremendous soundtrack and unmistakable and always welcome Nolan touch, "Dunkirk" becomes one of the best cinematographic experience so far this year, likewise, its function of entertaining for two hours with lights and pirouettes is relegated by the message of peace, unity and solidarity, three constituents not present in our anatomy. Did you think that one of the greatest war speeches in history — promulgated by the British politician Winston Churchill — recited by the protagonist was limited merely to the circumstance of the film?… Expand
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dispencer187Aug 29, 2017
Conceptually a 10/10. I guess I just didn't really care for the characters all that much. Not sure if that makes me a bad person but just couldn't really get into it.
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SrPepeFeb 15, 2018
Mal filmada con personajes vacíos y partes muy aburridas. Tiene una excelente banda sonora y grandes efectos de sonidos, pero carece de la mística cinematográfica que atrapa al espectador y lo introduce en la historia.
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shag00Jun 9, 2019
God what a drag, the film is unbelievably slow paced. This is a story about the evacuation of 330,000 men in 10 days from a beach, you could be forgiven for thinking it was the evacuation of a boy scout troop with a few planes thrown in forGod what a drag, the film is unbelievably slow paced. This is a story about the evacuation of 330,000 men in 10 days from a beach, you could be forgiven for thinking it was the evacuation of a boy scout troop with a few planes thrown in for fun.

There is a fixation on a white stick inside the English planes on the left hand side which gets multiple close in shots but it's never made clear what this stick does or why it is given so much prominence. In general I was somewhat mystified by how few of anything, except English soldiers, were shown in the film. There was no sense of urgency in the film, I would imagine that under the circumstances there would have been a great deal of urgency if not near panic or outright panic.

Beyond me how clap trap like this rates so high on rotten tomatoes.… Expand
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miccaelJun 30, 2019
This was a strange movie. I love the story of Dunkirk but the story here has no beginning and end that is satisfactory. I wish a movie about Dunkirk was better than this.
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Ahmad_MohammadDec 20, 2017
Dunkirk 2017
معركة دنكيرك هي إحدى المعارك البارزة خلال الحرب العالمية الثانية التي نشبت بين قوات الحلفاء وألمانيا النازية، اندلعت على الجبهة الغربية في أثناء معركة فرنسا. شهدت معركة دنكيرك دفاع قوات الحملة البريطانية وبقايا القوات الفرنسية عنDunkirk 2017
معركة دنكيرك هي إحدى المعارك البارزة خلال الحرب العالمية الثانية التي نشبت بين قوات الحلفاء وألمانيا النازية، اندلعت على الجبهة الغربية في أثناء معركة فرنسا. شهدت معركة دنكيرك دفاع قوات الحملة البريطانية وبقايا القوات الفرنسية عن ميناء دنكيرك آخر الموانئ المتبقية في أيدي الجيش الفرنسي، وذلك في أثناء عملية إجلائها عن المدينة التي امتدَّت أسبوعاً من 26 مايو إلى 4 يونيو عام 1940 والتي انتهت بنقل ثلث مليون جندي.
هذه هي قصة الفيلم بالمختصر وانا ارى انه عمل عظيم يشبه بصورة كبيره الفيلم الروسي come and see من حيث الأجواء التي عشناها في الفيلم نولان هنا يرمي المشاهد لشواطئ دانكيرك ويتركنا نعاني ولو شعوريا ماعاناه أولئك الجنود .
عموما اعتقد ان هنالك قله قليله قد شاهدت الفيلم كما شاهدته فعلى طول الشريط المرئي هنالك موسيقى خلفيه تشد أعصابك على مدار عرض الفيلم وكلما مر الوقت كلما ازداد توترك .
الفيلم لا يروي لنا حرب او اشتباك بل هو لعملية أنقاذ ، من كان ينتظر بطل للفيلم او رصاص كثيف وتفجيرات وحرب طاحنه هناك افلام تلبي رغباتك ولكن بالتاكيد ليس دانكيرك ناهيك اصلا ان نولان لن يحرف التاريخ ليصنع فيلم مليء بالتفجيرات والاشتباكات هو كما قلت وضعنا داخل احداث تلك الحادثه .
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destinyfan1Apr 15, 2018
One of the most overrated movies ever,it was extremely generic through the entire movie,moving from boat to boat ,shooting plane to plane ,it delivered nothing original,it did make you feel how hard it was to survive dunkirk , but the movieOne of the most overrated movies ever,it was extremely generic through the entire movie,moving from boat to boat ,shooting plane to plane ,it delivered nothing original,it did make you feel how hard it was to survive dunkirk , but the movie forgot to be enjoyable and was pretty boring at most times,but it did have great actors,and good visuals,good overview in the plane fights.
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Sexbot-5000Dec 25, 2017
The movie is pretty. And that is half the problem. The other half is the constant use of the thumping soundtrack at all times. I liked the sound at first. An hour and a half in I had to take a break because the mental strain of the constantThe movie is pretty. And that is half the problem. The other half is the constant use of the thumping soundtrack at all times. I liked the sound at first. An hour and a half in I had to take a break because the mental strain of the constant thumping noise was really bad. Like “Do I even want to subject myself to this monotonous soul sucking noise?” bad. The other half of the problem is this is the most sterile war movie ever. No blood could have worked. No blood, dirt, facial hair, emotion, or any imperfections of any sort did not. It’s like watching a documentary accept it’s acctually cleaner than any documentary I have ever seen. It’s like they made war into an art exhibit it’s so clean. So overall I loved the airplane scenes and the amount of men and extras and the sense of scale was seriously mind blowing. If your someone who can’t stand really annoying sounds or someone who doesn’t like the idea of a WW2 as an art exhibit this movie isn’t for you.… Expand
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akenaton1984Aug 18, 2017
Increíble, de tomas limpias que recuerdan a los filmes de la segunda guerra mundial. Nolan aplica de nuevo su tropos característicos: la sociedad (la realidad) como un artificio, su desintegración y la libre elección como sustento. AlgunosIncreíble, de tomas limpias que recuerdan a los filmes de la segunda guerra mundial. Nolan aplica de nuevo su tropos característicos: la sociedad (la realidad) como un artificio, su desintegración y la libre elección como sustento. Algunos mirarán en él un discurso nacionalista, pero es más un canto al espíritu humano que retorna como esos aviones incendiados.… Expand
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ThisIsAkillAug 12, 2017
I never give a 10, I am not a 10 or 0 kind of reviewer. This is truly a masterpiece. Dunkirk is a thrilling, haunting picture of sound and cinematography. With no character development, and mostly no dialogue, this movie is mostly ran byI never give a 10, I am not a 10 or 0 kind of reviewer. This is truly a masterpiece. Dunkirk is a thrilling, haunting picture of sound and cinematography. With no character development, and mostly no dialogue, this movie is mostly ran by music which served it's purpose very well. Dunkirk is a truly a spectacle of action, drama and at times, horror. Such an intense, realistic take on war has never been filmed before, and hasn’t had me so immersed in the cinema for many years. Christopher Nolan has once again created a film that has you drawing for breath by the end.… Expand
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kenhowardAug 18, 2017
In iMax this movie was so big and so loud and so intense that it was hard to tell if it is a brilliant movie or only brilliant movie-making. Brilliant movie making for sure, but the fractured time, the three stories and the intenseIn iMax this movie was so big and so loud and so intense that it was hard to tell if it is a brilliant movie or only brilliant movie-making. Brilliant movie making for sure, but the fractured time, the three stories and the intense in-your-face of it makes it feel more like a rollercoaster ride than a complete narrative. There is a certain hopefulness of it, but no real end as far as I was concerned. Unbelievably awesome tour-de-force movie making, especially with those huge iMax cameras - I wish I had come out with a better sense of things rather than a sense that I'd been thrown into the middle of a horrifying engulfing war experience.… Expand
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wendyisabigailSep 29, 2017
Toast and jam anybody? All jokes aside, this was an interesting twist on typical war movies. The pacing was frustrating at times, but I guess the intention was to mirror the actuality of hopelessness of wars.
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MacsMusicDec 29, 2017
I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't love Dunkirk. It feels very slow and long, with long intervals with no dialogue. When people did speak, it was sometimes hard to understand what they were saying. The movie has long, anti-climatic dogI'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't love Dunkirk. It feels very slow and long, with long intervals with no dialogue. When people did speak, it was sometimes hard to understand what they were saying. The movie has long, anti-climatic dog fights that feel really boring. It has several long intervals where nothing happens. The music is really good, but often is more intense than the scene the music is playing in. All in all, not as good as people make it sound.… 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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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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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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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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zstarkey20Apr 29, 2018
I liked the film, but it left me a bit disappointed. The moments of chaos seemed too controlled aside from moments of the sinking ship. Lastly, I wasn't thrilled with the ending and I left the movie slightly unsatisfied. All in all thoughI liked the film, but it left me a bit disappointed. The moments of chaos seemed too controlled aside from moments of the sinking ship. Lastly, I wasn't thrilled with the ending and I left the movie slightly unsatisfied. All in all though it's a movie worth seeing.… Expand
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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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zNeverSleepingSep 17, 2020
Tecnicamente impecável, mas o que é além disso?

Essa obra me causou uma pequena confusão mental. Por um lado, eu estava impressionado. A fotografia do filme é um tão impactante quanto um diamante refletido. A técnica de alternar asTecnicamente impecável, mas o que é além disso?

Essa obra me causou uma pequena confusão mental. Por um lado, eu estava impressionado. A fotografia do filme é um tão impactante quanto um diamante refletido. A técnica de alternar as proporções funciona muito bem aqui, mesmo que seja mais aparente na Smart TV. A trilha sonora se encontra muito presente, o que pra mim é um ponto positivo. O cenário é absolutamente lindo, seja em alto mar, na terra ou no ar. O elenco tá bem definido, mesmo que o mesmo não tenha um peso muito grande aqui. Enfim, assistir essa obra em 4k HDR é uma experiencia unica.

O roteiro do filme está em outro nível. A compreensão de Nolan quanto a técnica narrativa vai além do esperado, e aqui, mais uma vez, ele prova isso e brinca com a linha do tempo para nos entregar uma experiencia mais impactante. O clímax, onde as três storylines se encontram é muito bem feita e conduzida. Porém, nem tudo são flores.

Apesar da minha agradável concepção aos aspectos técnicos, o filme não parece ter uma alma. Meu envolvimento emocional foi zero. O desenvolvimento dos personagens acontece, mas simplesmente não é o suficiente para criar uma ligação entre os mesmos e o publico. A trilha sonora passa a sensação de que mil e uma coisas estão acontecendo, ou que há algo grandioso para acontecer, o problema é que essa tensão soa forçada, pois nada a altura da OST acontece, e você fica se perguntando "porque???"

O cenário, apesar de lindo, não aparenta ser de um filme de guerra. Os soldados não parecem cansados, e toda aquela situação não aprece tão ruim quanto o filme tenta nos enfiar "goela abaixo". Para uma total imersão, decidi rever o filme no fone de ouvido, sem legendas e com o áudio original. Porem eu não contava com uma trilha sonora tão alta. Na maioria das vezes, principalmente se tratando de compositores talentosos como Hans Zimmer, isso não me chateia, mas aqui todos os personagens fazem um esforço ENORME pra... sussurrar. Não sou fluente na língua inglesa, porém a dificuldade que tive pra entender as falas foi fora do normal. O filme já conta com poucas linhas de dialogo, e quando há, eu não as entendo.

No final das contas, assisti o filme mais uma vez, priorizando o máximo a imersão e qualidade do mesmo, mas ainda assim não fui capaz de dizer o que essa historia veio para contar.

Edit: Depois de me esforçar muito, consegui entender o porque muitas pessoas amaram o filme. A atmosfera criada pelo Nolan é, talvez, inovadora. O vazio, a falta proposital de emoção, expressividade ou até personalidade provam o ponto niilista do filme. Eu fiquei um pouco confuso, pois a OST tecla muito no drama, que ao meu ver, não existe sem pre-requisitos. Porém, eu consigo sim compreender o porque esse filme é autentico em alguns aspectos, e isso merece sim seu reconhecimento - mesmo eu não tendo entrado no filme.

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Mateusz9Dec 15, 2019
Boring, long movie with nothing interesting to offer except for beautiful scenography, but it is not how movies should get such high score... do not understand what people see in this movie..
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dmturnerJul 29, 2020
I wanted to love this movie as I am Brit, a big Chris Nolan fan and history buff but it so poorly made. The dumbest decision was to film in the real Dunkirk which looks nothing like it did back in 1940 and it had 0 character deployment.
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angryteenAug 14, 2020
vissualy stunning and a lot of great shots and vissual effects but when you see what is inside the movie you will find is empty, with no characters just spectacle
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GreatMartinJul 21, 2017
“Wings” won the first Best Picture Oscar in 1929 and since then 16 other war movies have been honored with that award. I have never been a fan of the genre, in fact missed seeing “Braveheart” and the 3 war themed movies that Clint Eastward“Wings” won the first Best Picture Oscar in 1929 and since then 16 other war movies have been honored with that award. I have never been a fan of the genre, in fact missed seeing “Braveheart” and the 3 war themed movies that Clint Eastward made plus skipping the Oscar winning “The Hurt Locker” so I approached “Dunkirk’ skeptically hearing excellent word of month.
Christopher Nolan is a better director than screenplay writer. There are a lot of intense war scenes including some that will have you on the edge of your seat but emotionally you don’t become involved with the few characters he does concentrate on. In most cases very few have names, no or very little background. As an example in one scene a young man you get to know briefly dies and you sort of shrug your soldiers.
The cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema offers many haunting, striking images while the music by Hans Zimmer sometimes adds to the horror of war while at other times distracts from the sounds of war that have a rhythm of its own.
Nolan intertwines 3 story lines at first dividing them calling the first part “The Mole” representing the war on land as we follow Fion Whitehead and takes place over a week, part two is a day at sea as we join civilian Mark Rylance, his teenage son Tom Glynn-Carney and the latter’s friend Barry Keoghan along with a soldier they rescue from the sea Cillian Murphy while the third is an hour in the air seen through the eyes of pilot Tom Hardy. The director/screenwriter goes back and forth between the different parts and times and though it may add to the film it really isn’t necessary to give the time most thought.
Many people under 50 may not know the story of what happened at Dunkirk and they might not quite follow what it is all about but no matter what age you have seen the horrors of war before.
In 106 minutes “Dunkirk” moves quickly and while it doesn’t get boring, neither does it get you involved to feel what victory or defeat meant in the case of this particular epic part of World War 2.
I will probably be proven wrong but I don’t believe it is Oscar worthy!… Expand
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ST73Aug 5, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where do we start with this lver rated "disaster" of a war movie....
Ok the royal navy had 41 or more ships in the area at the time... pretty sure no hospital ships where sunk...spitfires are not russian yak training aircraft with 75seconds of ammunition ...they carrried enough for 13seconds only! ...the german "messershmitt bf109e" are not these where spanish built bouchon fighters ...completly wrong profile.... a container port can be clearly seen ...too much emphasis on small boats which only accounted for 5% of the troops rescued..on the subject of small boats a few wearing modern clothes.. retreatkng from an invisable enemy....musical score was out of place and unjustified ....oh and spitfires could not have landed on a wet sandy beach the undercarraige is too narrow and the plane would've dug in....so much is wrkng with this movie ...where the critics getting nice bonuses?… Expand
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NazguleroAug 21, 2017
I always found any Nolan movie nauseatingly unwatchable. It took me a while to figure out why: it is the lack of human emotion, the lack of emotional investment. It is almost like when you talk to a robot, there is no connection. This movieI always found any Nolan movie nauseatingly unwatchable. It took me a while to figure out why: it is the lack of human emotion, the lack of emotional investment. It is almost like when you talk to a robot, there is no connection. This movie is no different. You do not give a camel's behind about one of the actors. It is all very static, acted out. lifeless.… Expand
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judahjsnJul 25, 2017
Probably my second least favorite Nolan film. It felt like an attempt to bait critics into taking him more seriously. I'm glad that it's working – because he deserves to be taken more seriously – but this is less of a movie than it isProbably my second least favorite Nolan film. It felt like an attempt to bait critics into taking him more seriously. I'm glad that it's working – because he deserves to be taken more seriously – but this is less of a movie than it is cinematic bludgeon. Sound mix has been an increasing problem for the experience of seeing a Nolan film in theaters. Whereas with, say, Inception, I probably lost 15% of the dialogue, with Dunkirk I was only able to UNDERSTAND about 10% of it since Nolan decided to have the SFX and wall-to-wall score cranked to 10 the entire film, with whatever dialogue could poke through the noise smashed in there for good measure. Not that it mattered much because this was not a story about people as much as it was one long, Zimmer-esque minor chord trumpet blast of fear. It's like he said "People love Saving Private Ryan... what if I took the beach scene from that and stretched it for 2 hours, with none of the respite, or breaks for conversation and head clearing." Dunkirk was just a fatiguing experience. It's not even much of an action film since the people portrayed in the film are powerless to fight back. The aerial combat is fantastic and the real heart of the movie. Visual style is on 10 here as well. There are no sour notes from the actors, which was refreshing. Again, I would have really loved to have been able to understand what they were saying.… Expand
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frdfdfdffJul 23, 2017
Incredible. This movie has me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Loved every bit of it Just an absolutely crazy cinema experience fdsfsdfsdfsdfsf
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Cameronius_113Jul 21, 2017
Dunkirk was released in 2017 and was directed by Christopher Nolan. The film is a representation of the events that occured in Dunkirk during the second World War when hundreds of thousands of British soliders were trapped on the island'sDunkirk was released in 2017 and was directed by Christopher Nolan. The film is a representation of the events that occured in Dunkirk during the second World War when hundreds of thousands of British soliders were trapped on the island's beaches whilst waiting for help to come.

Christopher Nolan is a director well-known in the filmmaking industry today for being very ambitious and making films huge in scope; this film is a prime example. The film never tries to change itself to suit another audience or sub-genre and sticks to its own agenda of telling the story of the events that actually went down and how they occured, which is why some audience members may not be huge fans of this film.

The film isn't like most other war films such as Saving Private Ryan which incorporate many drama elements into them to make a more involving story; this film chooses to focus on the scale of the event rather than focusing on the characters of the film, focusing on characters being typically what most war films do and how the situation they are in is affecting them. The characters of this film are not a big part and there isn't much dialogue in the film either, which may put off some audience members for not being able to connect with characters. However, I do very much appreciate the fact that the film was never overly-dramatised or included needless exposition for the characters as they are not the focal point of the film, which is the main thing that sets this film apart from other war films I have seen.

As I've mentioned multiple times, the film is very ambitious in showing the scale of this event: the film has three different storylines occuring simultaneosly (one on land, one on sea, one on air) which helps to show how the event affected many more than just the soldiers stranded on the island. Also, the film is visually fantastic as well as the sound too; every single time a bullet shot or a plane flew by, I as an audience member felt in the moment of what had happened. The music in the background also added to the intensity of the film, one notable part of the score was a clock ticking throughout which added to the sense of urgency in each scene. There never really is a second in the film where anything stops to take a breath.

What I appreciated the most about Dunkirk was how it was rather experimental in parts, and has tried things that many other war films have never done before. The fact that the event itself was chose as the focal point was the key to creating an immersive cinematic experience and it was an "experiment" that overall proved to be very effective. It never turns over to show the political side to the story or add unnecessary character drama as, as Nolan himself as stated, it would "make the film bogged down" so it never felt over-crammed or messy, which is something difficult to avoid when telling a story with multiple aspects and sides to it. Thankfully the film wasn't overly long either, having a runtime of just 105 minutes when compared to other films of Nolan's such as The Dark Knight Rises (which has a runtime of around 165 minutes) and therefore it never dragged on or felt stretched out or boring.

Overall, Dunkirk is a film that may not be appealing to most audience members due to it taking a risk in its focal point, however I very much appreciated a change in style and this is a war film that I will definitely always remember and hopefully others will too. I would highly recommend this film, however only to the right audience.

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netflicJul 23, 2017
This is not a war drama as the name might suggest but rather a Hollywood-style action movie slightly based on a famous event when in May 1940 more than three-hundred-thousand-strong Allied army miraculously avoided annihilation and managed toThis is not a war drama as the name might suggest but rather a Hollywood-style action movie slightly based on a famous event when in May 1940 more than three-hundred-thousand-strong Allied army miraculously avoided annihilation and managed to cross English Channel from France to safety. Also known as Miracle of Dunkirk or Operation Dynamo.
So, in the first place, it is a movie about survival.
I value war dramas much higher compared to action movies so I might be not an objective judge in this case. There is a lot of bang in this movie, maybe even more than in a regular action movie. Starting from first minutes into the film I noticed how unrealistic it was, and that impression was held thru the end. That lack of realism together with a lack of a story did not allow me to emotionally bond with any character.
I did not feel the scale of the operation, and it was not obvious how critically important that event was for the fate of the war and of the world.
Crirics and audience alike are crazy about the film, talking about the best movie for Oscar, claiming a great experience viewing it.
I admit, cinematography is masterful but I did not see much acting there and was not happy with directing. I guess I am too hard to please... Maybe my expectations were too high.
For entertainment purpose this film has to be seen on a large screen.… Expand
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CeddybearJul 22, 2017
A beautiful, visceral remake of Saving Private Ryan that seems keen on presenting itself as a cinematic breakthrough. It isn’t, but its cinematography and score will do their best to tell you otherwise. By all means enjoy the ride.

MostA beautiful, visceral remake of Saving Private Ryan that seems keen on presenting itself as a cinematic breakthrough. It isn’t, but its cinematography and score will do their best to tell you otherwise. By all means enjoy the ride.

Most problematic is the absence of fresh thesis. The absence of characters doesn't need to be an issue but the film has less to say than its now 20 year old sibling, which raises questions about humanity vs nation and the significance of individuality in the face of jingoistic death. Dunkirk on the other hand seems content to let you know that war is bad, and call it a day.

Frankly, WW2 remains an exhausted framework through which to absorb the slim themes on display here. Making the cast English hasn't fixed how overdone this whole thing is, and as such the critical outpouring should be taken with a degree of well-earned caution.… Expand
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The_T-10Jul 24, 2017
When talking about war movies, "Saving Private Ryan", "Apocalypse Now", "The Thin Red Line", and recently, "Inglorious Basterds" and "Hacksaw Ridge" come to mind. "Dunkirk", however, isn't that kind of war movies. This is not your averageWhen talking about war movies, "Saving Private Ryan", "Apocalypse Now", "The Thin Red Line", and recently, "Inglorious Basterds" and "Hacksaw Ridge" come to mind. "Dunkirk", however, isn't that kind of war movies. This is not your average mainstream war movie. In fact, I don't remember if I could see any blood, gore, excessive profanity, or NAZI (Except for those few last seconds of the movie). "Dunkirk" is more of a survival thriller than a WWII flick, but somehow, will always be remembered as an excellent WWII film, for good reasons too.

Nolan proves once again that rating isn't strictly a restriction to produce high-quality masterpiece. Many people were skeptical about a WWII movie with anything less than R-rated. Nolan and crew had the last laugh after all... The cinematography's gorgeous beyond words, the acting feels very genuine, with very very little dialogues and each characters have some depths (traumatic pilot, brave and unwavering weekend sailors, honorable officers, resilient soldiers, naive kids, and desperate young men surrounded by enemies from behind and wild ocean in the front).

Nolan got out from his recent sci-fi, mind-bending mega-blockbusters (The Dark Knight trilogy, Interstellar, Inception) to a documentary-like WWII movie, with equally outstanding, if not better quality. "Dunkirk" will, without doubt, be in the top 5 of my favorite war movies ever.

Oh, and should we even mention how great Nolan-Zimmer are when working together?… Expand
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MugeshJul 22, 2017
Another good film by Nolan. The film has great cinematography and story. The film is very intense and takes the viewers into the film. The film is great but yet it did not satisfy my expectation. And ofcourse it is not his best film. It isAnother good film by Nolan. The film has great cinematography and story. The film is very intense and takes the viewers into the film. The film is great but yet it did not satisfy my expectation. And ofcourse it is not his best film. It is worth the time and days waiting for. The film contains an interesting sequence towards the climax of the film. Dunkirk is an over-expected movie. If Die hard Nolan fans like me are expecting to see his master piece, Dunkirk is not the right film.… Expand
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michaelt8Jul 23, 2017
This movie is an absolute masterpiece from scene one. The visuals an cinematography are perfect. The acting is spot on. Even Harry Styles delivers a terrific performance. This is a gritty real movie that I encourage everyone to see. I willThis movie is an absolute masterpiece from scene one. The visuals an cinematography are perfect. The acting is spot on. Even Harry Styles delivers a terrific performance. This is a gritty real movie that I encourage everyone to see. I will certainly be watching it again in theaters and buying it on DVD.… Expand
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Donovan84Aug 1, 2017
I have to say this is an overrated movie by the critics. You know all the good things about the movie from most reviews. Here was my problem with it. At the start of the movie, we are told the British and French are surrounded by "the enemy."I have to say this is an overrated movie by the critics. You know all the good things about the movie from most reviews. Here was my problem with it. At the start of the movie, we are told the British and French are surrounded by "the enemy." What enemy? Are they afraid to say it was the Germans? Throughout the movie, not one swastika is seen anywhere. As far as the movie goes, if you go into this movie not knowing much about Dunkirk, you'll leave the movie not knowing much more. They really should have had strategy scenes in Hitler HQ talking about the strategy to trap the British soldiers. And then strategy scenes in Churchill's HQ on how they would attempt to save them. Maybe show some map scenes demonstrating what was happening. Oh well.… Expand
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infinite_Jan 27, 2018
This is not the worst movie of Nolan, this is one of the 10 worst movies ever made in cinema history...
the real rate of this s*it is like 10/100 or 1/10 but i give it ""0"" because of millions of millions of fools around the world that ratedThis is not the worst movie of Nolan, this is one of the 10 worst movies ever made in cinema history...
the real rate of this s*it is like 10/100 or 1/10 but i give it ""0"" because of millions of millions of fools around the world that rated this absolute s*it 10/10 !!!!!!… Expand
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EludiumQ36Dec 23, 2017
I couldn't watch anymore than about half this boring a$$ film before I called time of death. However, I get that it was attempting to tell the "untold" stories and drama of that war or for any war for that matter. But that's for people thatI couldn't watch anymore than about half this boring a$$ film before I called time of death. However, I get that it was attempting to tell the "untold" stories and drama of that war or for any war for that matter. But that's for people that revel in the minutiae of life. Studio shills is my only explanation for all the 9s and 10s for this bore-fest. Save yourself the feeling of growing old while you attempt to watch this mess.… Expand
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SpangleJul 27, 2017
The first truly great film of 2017, Dunkirk is a return to the top of the filmmaking world for director Christopher Nolan after his last two efforts failed to rise to the stellar levels of his past works. In Dunkirk, Nolan has made a filmThe first truly great film of 2017, Dunkirk is a return to the top of the filmmaking world for director Christopher Nolan after his last two efforts failed to rise to the stellar levels of his past works. In Dunkirk, Nolan has made a film that is artistically challenging, possesses great cinematic merit, is accessible to a wide audience, and is a box office success. Not since the prime of Steven Spielberg or James Cameron has a filmmaker been better able to turn their works into ones that are both must-watch spectacles accepted by mass audiences and cinematic achievements. Though praising Nolan has become somewhat faux pas amongst cinephiles, those who deny that Nolan is one of the best working directors today are perhaps lost in the hype surrounding his works. With his latest effort, Nolan rises to the challenge set before him by film lovers to become more than just an entertaining director of great films, but flawed, works. In a stripped down celebration of human will, Dunkirk is perhaps the finest artistic achievement of Nolan's career of consistent success.

Ever since filmmaking became an accepted piece of artistic expression, war films have been a mainstay. Whether it is All Quiet on the Western Front, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Paths of Glory, Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, Saving Private Ryan, The Thin Red Line, or any number of other greatly celebrated works, war films often prove to be the greatest challenge of its filmmakers' careers. Forged in the blood of the fallen, attempts to build characters amidst the sea of carnage, and trying to make a universal statement about anything, the genre has its share of master works, imitators, and misfires. While the 21st Century has had its fair share of strong war films, none have quite risen to the level of being the definitive war film of the era until Dunkirk. Stepping away from the brutal carnage and character-driven nature of many great war films, Nolan takes a page out of Terrence Malick's book in how to make a war film: capture its essence. Focusing on character development and carnage in equal measure proves to be the undoing of far too many war films with not enough screentime to go around. So, like Malick, Nolan seeks to capture the feeling and experience of being at the Dunkirk evacuation through the stories of those on the land, in the sea, and flying in the air. Names are never mentioned. Dialogue is sparce. Characters are paper thin. Yet, through this work, Nolan manages to silently and loudly strike at the very essence of what it is to be human.

Perhaps no film has better used its IMAX capabilities than Dunkirk, becoming the Avatar of IMAX cinema. With bombs dropping all around, men yelling in the distance, rifles firing, and the ominous hum of German fighter planes in the distance, Dunkirk is a truly immersive experience that makes the audience more than a spectator. It turns us into a participant. The struggles of the characters to reach England and escape from soon-to-be German-held territory in France needs no character development or long scenes of backstory to make us sympathetic for the characters. Instead, it forges a brotherhood found only in the trenches, emblazoned in a way that only the unity of shared experience can conjure. By simulating the feeling of being surrounded from all sides, Nolan makes us root for anybody his camera finds. Their names are inconsequential and who they are has no impact. We root for them not because the film tells us to, but because we feel a sense of unity and brotherhood with these men. These becomes our boys. Our friends. Our brothers. To watch them suffer and die is to lose a part of ourselves. To save them and watch them reach the British shore is a cause not just for celebration, but unabashed jubilation. In creating this feeling, Dunkirk is a film that feels like no other, casting aside individuality and focus on developing single characters in favor of creating familiarity in the entirety of the British forces.

A slimmed down script that chooses its words carefully certainly bolsters this, as the film is devoid of exposition and character development of any type. Words come at a premium and, unlike in his lesser works, Nolan ensures no word is out of place. Every time a character opens their mouth to speak, those words and their impact is felt due to the rarity of speech in the film. It is for this reason that Dunkirk is best viewed as an experience. In line with Nolan's attempts to drop the audience in Dunkirk and give them the lay of the land, historical details are a rarity. Conversations about the battle's role in the war, how disposable these men are to the British, and the current state of affairs in the war are kept to a minimum. As such, this is not a film to educate. While many war films seek to have a cohesive narrative that explains the events of the war, Dunkirk does no such thing. Nolan never flirts with this possibility, nor embraces it at all.… Expand
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GoreaffectionJul 28, 2017
Nolan proves yet again that no director comes close to his talent. For a reviewer its a hard task to review this movie as the movie has to be reviewed both for its technical prowess and also for its emotional message. The movie is made withNolan proves yet again that no director comes close to his talent. For a reviewer its a hard task to review this movie as the movie has to be reviewed both for its technical prowess and also for its emotional message. The movie is made with almost no CGI which means shooting those aerial fights and sea battles is a benchmark in cinematography itself. The movie gives a strong message of human spirit although most of it due to its source material. What is unique about the movie is that it portrays this without the use of dialogues or forced emotional scenes. It is a visual experience simply cannot be put into words. I have never before been so terrified of the sound of a fighter plane swooping down for a kill. This movie changes film making and brings a fresh perspective to movies in its purest form without any distraction.… Expand
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andresfperezzOct 31, 2017
I totally hated it, it is disgusting and i think it should cancelled and i hope i never see it again because my eyes would bleed and i could die from a heart attack.
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Meth-dudeJul 21, 2017
It was an actually pretty good movie. The acting was very good, the visuals were fantastic, the movie could get really intense, and it was very realistic. While it could've been better if it was more focused, it's still a fairly good war movie.
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BeekayJul 22, 2017
A new kind of blockbuster. A visceral overwhelming experience that operates more like a carnival ride than a film, a spectacle worthy of admiration which goes against everything you would learn at film school, a complete assault on the sensesA new kind of blockbuster. A visceral overwhelming experience that operates more like a carnival ride than a film, a spectacle worthy of admiration which goes against everything you would learn at film school, a complete assault on the senses that is as brilliant as it is dull. See it in IMAX.… Expand
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MadVikingJul 21, 2017
This isn't your typical hero WW2 film, it's a WW2 film that's gritty, nameless and direct. The actors feel more like actual soldiers than actors, and they do their job magnificently on the terms set forth by Nolan. It's not a film to tell theThis isn't your typical hero WW2 film, it's a WW2 film that's gritty, nameless and direct. The actors feel more like actual soldiers than actors, and they do their job magnificently on the terms set forth by Nolan. It's not a film to tell the history of Dunkirk, it's a film to show the history of Dunkirk. It's not pretty, it's not fancy CGI and heroic deeds. And in that way, the film 100% succeeds on the premises it sets. It simply put as good at portraying the events at Dunkirk, as "Band of Brothers" is at telling how **** WW2 was.… Expand
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shpostalJul 21, 2017
I was looking forward to "Dunkirk" because it's a good WWII story of courage and idiocy (Winston Churchill refusing to provide adequate Navy ships to help rescue his soldiers - one of the worst world leaders in history. He was theI was looking forward to "Dunkirk" because it's a good WWII story of courage and idiocy (Winston Churchill refusing to provide adequate Navy ships to help rescue his soldiers - one of the worst world leaders in history. He was the "mastermind" behind the appalling slaughter of 50,000 British armed servicemen in 1915 at Gallipoli, on the tip of the Turkish side of the Dardanelles, a narrow channel that links the Mediterranean and Black Seas. They were trapped by Ottoman forces on a tiny spit of beach and could not advance but only be picked off like clay pigeons, and Churchill flatly ignored the Navy's pleas to withdraw and criticized them even after the horrible death toll, preferring to stay even longer. So it doesn't surprise me he was responsible for this terrible strategy that fortunately did not have the cataclysmic results. No, Churchill instead appealed to the citizenry to go to a French beach under heavy Luftwaffe and submarine attack to rescue 300,000 British, French and Belgian soldiers trapped like sitting ducks waiting to withdraw from the Nazi blitzkrieg which in early 1940 was unstoppable. The movie "Dunkirk" is a fine representation of the events of this heroic effort by civilians with no arms to defend themselves or the soldiers they ferried back to Britain under heavy air attack. It is not a remake of "Saving Private Ryan", nor is it nearly as shocking. The film focuses on several things going on simultaneously, and does a remarkable job of capturing the danger and again, heroism of people who should not have had to risk their lives because Churchill was once again behaving like a buffoon. No mention of his piss poor judgment is made here, but as a factor in the real life evacuation, it's a detail that can't be ignored. Only a mention of getting one destroyer at a time is brought up, and is only briefly criticized, but that's a minor point. The only top name actor is Tom Hardy, whom we only see through flying goggles right up to the movie's conclusion, but he still manages to be his usual stellar self. The cinematography is excellent and the story is moving. This doesn't involve gore, or long drawn out scenes of attacks and defense, although enough is there to tell the story properly. Otherwise, "Dunkirk" is a fine movie about a tale of heroes that not many people outside WWII history buffs may be aware even happened.… Expand
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Jordwilson82Jul 23, 2017
I loved this movie, quite a bit. It was strictly told from the perspective of the british soldiers so that you experience how horrific it was for them. There is no Michael Bay Pearl Harbor drama such as romance or brotherly love. This is aI loved this movie, quite a bit. It was strictly told from the perspective of the british soldiers so that you experience how horrific it was for them. There is no Michael Bay Pearl Harbor drama such as romance or brotherly love. This is a film about the evacuation of 400 000 british soldiers stranded at Dunkirk during World War 2. It is extremely authentic and realistic, visually stunning and the sound and music is fantastic.… Expand
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almoAug 17, 2017
Nolan at his best. Great soundtrack. Pulse-pounding tension despite not being action-packed. A war film about what it's like to be there. Best seen in IMAX.
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SpunkyMonkeyAug 6, 2017
Great in bits, poor in others, too long, not enough depth. There's defo moments which will have you buzzing, and it does capture a certain Britishness which I loved (the tea factor is awesome). But ultimately there's not really enough for youGreat in bits, poor in others, too long, not enough depth. There's defo moments which will have you buzzing, and it does capture a certain Britishness which I loved (the tea factor is awesome). But ultimately there's not really enough for you to invest in to be as moved as you should be. Plus it Hollywood-ifies it too much in parts, with OTT events constantly happening to one bloke and everyone thinking "well he's invulnerable"

And the music is annoying as hell music. Strings keep a two chord progression motif constantly running, as well as a single pitch note hanging constantly in a poor attempt to build tension. You feel more relief when the cavelry arrive that the music changes rather than that they've saved the day.

Also, Nolan just drags out some scenes way, WAY too much, and often mistakes building tension for building boredom.… Expand
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jgzegerJun 9, 2018
I found the story-telling here confusing and the visuals monotonous. I was perplexed as to why it was so highly rated.
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erom1943Jan 5, 2018
I was very disappointed in this movie, primarily due to the rave reviews and hype. I expected a much more entertaining experience. Instead, I got more of a docudrama, showing the politics and horrors of war. It was, however, enlighteningI was very disappointed in this movie, primarily due to the rave reviews and hype. I expected a much more entertaining experience. Instead, I got more of a docudrama, showing the politics and horrors of war. It was, however, enlightening as to what went on at Dunkirk, which many Americans are unaware.
The director constantly used time changes which confused the viewer throughout, Not until I was more than half way through did I start realizing what he was doing. Characters were not well developed, and there was little plot, other than reenactment of actions during that battle, and the horrors the soldiers endured. I came away knowing more about what happened at Dunkirk, but felt depressed and unentertained. “Saving Private Ryan” it is not.… Expand
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LeoGalizaOct 13, 2017
The best blockbuster of 2017. Intense, beautiful with a non-cliche storytelling. Amazing sound effects and cinematography. A masterpiece. Chris Nolan in his best form.
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WaelAug 10, 2017
If you thought Christopher Nolan couldn't outdo himself after 'Inception', 'The Dark Knight' trilogy, or even 'Interstellar', you should go see 'Dunkirk' to prove yourself wrong. The film kicks off with a bang, and whether it's in a littleIf you thought Christopher Nolan couldn't outdo himself after 'Inception', 'The Dark Knight' trilogy, or even 'Interstellar', you should go see 'Dunkirk' to prove yourself wrong. The film kicks off with a bang, and whether it's in a little street, or out on the shore, the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. Then, throughout all its sequences, it details the fight for survival, and the cruelty of the World War in true war-movie fashion. Some scenes are definitely gonna have you hyperventilating from stress, and the performance of the whole ensemble cast is absolutely beautiful. Merging the astonishing visuals, with the emotions-filled score is a huge plus point. Last, but not least, the screenplay writing turns out to be very creative, depicting three independent, but later overlapping plots. GENIUS!
In conclusion, 'Dunkirk' is easily the best movie released this summer, and watching it was a real treat, for both the eye and the heart.… 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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RrichardMar 6, 2018
Terrific movie. Highly recommended for all WW2 fans. Great sights and sounds.
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potatoman222Aug 10, 2017
Christopher Nolan volta em o que pode ser considerado o mais diferente de seus filmes. Aqui a guerra é exibida de forma nova - e louvável. Dentre os êxitos o maior dele vai para a estética que é um verdadeiro deleite ao espectador. A trilhaChristopher Nolan volta em o que pode ser considerado o mais diferente de seus filmes. Aqui a guerra é exibida de forma nova - e louvável. Dentre os êxitos o maior dele vai para a estética que é um verdadeiro deleite ao espectador. A trilha sonora de Hans Zimmer nos imerge na experiência fantástica e nos transporta para a praia de Dunkirk. O filme não trabalha muito bem seus personagens. A situação em que eles se encontram é o verdadeiro protagonista do filme de forma em que todos os personagens podem ser compactados em um só, mas isso não é algo que me incomodou.… Expand
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kwameryanAug 18, 2017
Absolutely loved it. A compelling story told with minimal dialogue, jaw-dropping images and one hell of a soundtrack. A must-see film - the best I've seen this year.
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CineAutoctonoAug 17, 2017
The Movie of the Year, "Dunkirk" was a powerful movie, because the story, the perfomances, the edition, the photography and the environment of the WWII, was incredible, Christopher Nolan hits again.
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TheSpoiler18Nov 15, 2017
This has to be one of the best war movies that I have ever seen. As a lover of history, this was obviously a must-see. When I finally watched it, I fell in love with the characters. The action was amazing, the visuals beautiful, the storyThis has to be one of the best war movies that I have ever seen. As a lover of history, this was obviously a must-see. When I finally watched it, I fell in love with the characters. The action was amazing, the visuals beautiful, the story complex, and the score completely awe-inspiring. Once again, Christopher Nolan does not disappoint!… Expand
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KaptenVideoAug 1, 2017
Ahh... Nolan. Who doesn't love Christopher Nolan, eh? One of the most acclaimed directors working today, a cinematic genius behind modern classics such as "The Dark Knight" trilogy, "The Prestige", "Inception" and "Interstellar"...
Well, IAhh... Nolan. Who doesn't love Christopher Nolan, eh? One of the most acclaimed directors working today, a cinematic genius behind modern classics such as "The Dark Knight" trilogy, "The Prestige", "Inception" and "Interstellar"...
Well, I hate to be a party pooper (as always), but I have never shared the mad love every other movie fan I know has to share for him. I mean, his works are a'ight, but I never found them to be as great as everybody else seemed to think.
I guess I liked early Nolan the best – "Memento" and especially "Insomnia" –, when he was more interested in characters and building suspense than just creating the biggest baddest epics available.
Of course, Nolan is good at creating suspense and orchestrating action setpieces, but even his best works "Inception" and "Interstellar" have suffered from being overlong and pompous. Not to mention his third and last Batman which felt like a big pompous piece of crap.
Having written all that, I liked "Dunkirk" a lot. It's not only one of the finest movies of 2017 (so far), one of the most thoughtful war dramas I've seen, and also Nolan's best yet.
Although if you go to cinema expecting his usual, you may well leave disappointed, because this epic World War II tale is quite unlike anything we have come to associate him with.
After all these years, it must be supremely difficult to create a war drama with something fresh to show or say.
But Nolan is not afraid of challenges, and he has managed to pull off a movie which is both epic and intimate, artsy and mainstream-friendly, adrenaline-filled and deep at the same time. It's what the movie lovers always wait for but rarely get: a thinking man's blockbuster.
"Dunkirk" shows the experience of war from the another angle rarely seen or thought of, at least in movies. It's about human frailty, loneliness, isolation and enduring the limbo between chaos and salvation that war is made of.
Of course, there’s also enough explosions and eye-candy, but the whole thing is rather artsy in a good way. Not much dialogue or clearly defined events too, just people waiting (because there's nothing else left for them to do) and trying to survive.
There is not even a single clearly-defined central character, although there are several main storylines to follow, sometimes not in chronological form.
The story is about thousands of Allied troops surrounded by enemy forces, trapped on the beach and waiting for rescuing.
We have some well-known actors here, such as Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh and Cillian Murphy, but it's not really an actor's movie (ie, meant to let somebody shine) but fitting everything into a carefully crafted cinematic mosaic.
Speaking about war part, I especially loved the flight and air battle scenes. The immediacy, the sound effects. Also the fact that they were often made from pilot’s viewpoints, so it feels more realistic. The pilot shoots and we see target plane catching fire only after a while, for example.
All in all, „Dunkirk“ is the Nolan movie that has touched me the most. It’s about real things, emotions and experiences, and the action is thrillng. Another beautiful achievement for one of the most liked and successful auteurs working in mainstream cinema today.
Watched it in IMAX which probably add something to the experience, at least from technical standpoint. But it’s surely a good looking and sounding movie on any screen or setup, methinks.… Expand
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