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rewwexAug 7, 2017

What makes a movie tick? Soul, passion & heart. This movie didn't have any of those. Audiovisually stunning, but empty inside. Maybe this movie speaks to British audiences more than to the rest of us?

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Michael_Stars_5Aug 9, 2017

A gritty, suspenseful, not so violent war movie may be seen in the next decades as a true classic from talented filmmaker Christopher Nolan. I did find flaws in Dunkirk but forgot about them in minutes when I was thrown back into amazingA gritty, suspenseful, not so violent war movie may be seen in the next decades as a true classic from talented filmmaker Christopher Nolan. I did find flaws in Dunkirk but forgot about them in minutes when I was thrown back into amazing shots and action scenes. The sound is spectacular, being able to watch the film in 70mm was gorgeous and fun, and it's already a must see for people who aren't familiar with Nolan. Don't miss this one!… Expand

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DutchboiAug 9, 2017

Very well written and constructed movie. One of the few movies this year that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Beautifully composed soundtrack to go with it as well. Christopher Nolan astonishes yet again with thisVery well written and constructed movie. One of the few movies this year that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Beautifully composed soundtrack to go with it as well. Christopher Nolan astonishes yet again with this thrilling yet gruesomely realistic war epic.… Expand

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kinoiskingDec 18, 2017

Nolan's simplest and yet greatest film yet. From the outset you are enthralled and immersed in the chaotic evacuation of Northern France, watching in IMAX it was as though I was really there. Strongly recommend!

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luke100Jan 9, 2018

Visually masterful and with complex storytelling, this movie ended up being somewhat boring due to my complete lack of attachment and emotional response to almost any character or scene. It may be perfectly crafted, but it's also not thatVisually masterful and with complex storytelling, this movie ended up being somewhat boring due to my complete lack of attachment and emotional response to almost any character or scene. It may be perfectly crafted, but it's also not that interesting outside of that.… Expand

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LoletinAlexisJun 13, 2019

Dunkirk is a movie with a perfect photography.

However, this film has a big problem: it does not take off. Dunkirk shows some characters that end up importing almost nothing or nothing directly; you feel a very good template of actorsDunkirk is a movie with a perfect photography.

However, this film has a big problem: it does not take off.
Dunkirk shows some characters that end up importing almost nothing or nothing directly; you feel a very good template of actors totally wasted because of the null narrative of this film.… Expand

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Minh18121999Mar 19, 2018

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

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BladeLover2049Aug 17, 2018

When the cinema wants to explore the human soul and reality, it usually searches the characters to find them through our search of them. But in an unreal movie where the characters are simple figures of wax is very impossible. In the warWhen the cinema wants to explore the human soul and reality, it usually searches the characters to find them through our search of them. But in an unreal movie where the characters are simple figures of wax is very impossible. In the war where the deepest emotions of the human being are shown there is nothing in this case. And the narrative form is a simple complacent work in which the meaning of the ending gives nothing substantial. A movie about cowards.… Expand

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Ahmedrizwan11Jul 11, 2019

This movie is boring and i would not recommend it to anyone. It started off interesting but later on , the entire theatre was sleeping

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MahmusSep 25, 2020

In my opinion, one of Christopher Nolan's biggest weakneses has always been his characters.
Dunkirk "fixes" this problem by almost completely eliminating the concept of characters, but it does come with big downsides.
On the one hand, itIn my opinion, one of Christopher Nolan's biggest weakneses has always been his characters.
Dunkirk "fixes" this problem by almost completely eliminating the concept of characters, but it does come with big downsides.

On the one hand, it lets Nolan focus on what he's best at: the technicals.

The cinematography is stunning, the editing and direction are pretty good (althought the constantly changing aspect ratio is very distracting).
And the music is, once again, Hans Zimmer pressing his whole arm on the keyboard.

On the other hand, not having any real character makes many scenes feel like they drag for way too long and makes for a very dull experience.

If we knew something about any of these people maybe it would have been different.

Overall, it's not a terrible movie, but a very unmemorable one.
Like most Nolan movies, it's technically impressive.

The lack of characterization makes it more bearable for me than something like Interstellar,
but it does negatively impact what could have been a very compelling drama, instead of just a series of well shot battle sequences.… Expand

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MattyiceJul 24, 2017

There is little doubt that Dunkirk is an absolutely beautiful movie and a film fanatic's dream. The film is superbly shot, has masterful and powerful sound mixing, and features a fantastic soundtrack from Hans Zimmer. The film is alsoThere is little doubt that Dunkirk is an absolutely beautiful movie and a film fanatic's dream. The film is superbly shot, has masterful and powerful sound mixing, and features a fantastic soundtrack from Hans Zimmer. The film is also well-acted, although dialogue is minimal. The action is gripping and entertaining, while the stakes of entire invasion are insanely high. Additionally, I loved the fact that the story follows an abnormal but intriguing plot structure (it is divided in three parts: land, sea, and air, all with different time frames).

What prevents this film from being a masterpiece that critics claim it is are two aspects. The first is that there is no character development because it does not follow any individual character, which is new and emphasizes the terror of the war over drama, for sure, but takes out some of the individual stakes usually found in great films. The second part is the confusing timeline. While I wasn't confused, the people I saw it with were, because of the way its cut, it could make it complex understanding what's going on and when if you weren't paying attention early on.

While those two cons hold the film back from being a masterpiece, this film is beautiful, fun, and engaging. Absolutely worth seeing, ESPECIALLY IN IMAX.… Expand

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LevelheadSep 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know what movie the good reviews saw but it wasn't Dunkirk. The weaving timeline was unnecessary and confusing but the director had to put his stamp on the movie. Very little character development, my wife also said she could not identify with any of the characters. If you like action and no story (which is hard to do with this story) this is right up your alley. Fighter pilot scenes that drag on and on...only one captain's point of view...Really? I found the vision of this movie to be myopic and trite. A great story that was not flushed out, instead special effects and a director more interested in telling the story his way instead of telling a great story. The story needs no great direction just someone capable of telling a great story well.… Expand

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Phack1Nov 7, 2020

Absolute awfull movie, boring, confuse history, you just keep waiting for something to happen, then the movie ends. One of the worst i've ever seen.

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MiracSpectacDec 17, 2017

Dunkirk is an absolutely brilliant war story told through sound and atmosphere above all. I can't tell you how many times I practically felt the gunfire or bombs dropping in the theatre, something few films can truly master. It's a film thatDunkirk is an absolutely brilliant war story told through sound and atmosphere above all. I can't tell you how many times I practically felt the gunfire or bombs dropping in the theatre, something few films can truly master. It's a film that I will never forget, and it deserves the highest acclaim.… Expand

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JalumbiJul 31, 2017

The perfect performances, beautiful cinematography, an increasing sense of tension anchored by Hans Zimmer score, and a narrative that surpisingly takes the film to unexpected depth, makes 'Dunkirk' one of Nolan's, and war films in general, best.

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CrunchyIvanJul 24, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La película es sorda. Muda. Bastante sobria. La música, minimalista. Sin quejas. Delibaradamente ausente. De lo contrario, anularía la supuesta historicidad en la que nos vemos transportados. Por eso, tiraron de efectos interesantes como una especie de ‘drone’ en violín muy rasgado muy rápido con ligera perturbación en el tempo al ascender o en la ejecución de cada nota ligeramente animalizada. Ergo, una elección de tono poco orquestal que da un tono encarnado de guerra. Sin excesivo decoro. Sí hubo, no obstante, una parte más Nolan o Zimmer, con un evidente ascenso emocional que supuestamente debía expresar un clímax que ni fu ni fa. Lo notas porque la orquesta empieza a unirse en notas sostenidas y el violín mantiene unas notas justo cuando la cámara centralea el plano en la cara del general con una emotiva respuesta. Esto era en un contexto en que venían barcos. Un sargento le pregunta al otro sargento más tocho e importante (Kennet Branagh): “¿Quién viene, señor?” silencio, cámara agrandando la cara de emoción de Kennet Branagh : “…Viene nuestro hogar”. Y barcos con banderas británicas, música orquestal muy alta y emotiva.

El punto es que otras escenas sí lograron expresar de manera más efectiva, sin señales de aplauso. Cuando los aviones bombardean, la experiencia como espectador es apabullante, la de literalmente sentirse a expensas de chillidos de pájaros que resuenan en bombas, cadáveres, y silencio. Y zumbidos. La ambientación realmente fue buena. El sonido, de nuevo, minimalista, tuvo sus mejores momentos en los sutiles efectos de ingeniería basados en zumbnidos, ritmos mecánicos, de fondo…ayudan sobremanera a esta intención de Nolan de presentarnos en un entorno lo más realista posible que casara con lo severo de la guerra.

El argumento, igual. Apenas hay. Nolan se ha centrado en transmitir la historia de lo que ocurrió en Dunquerque desde la más realista y mundana perspectiva de cualquier soldado británico. Se aleja de la epicidad barata de la industria, del belicismo, y de su propia filmografía.

Lo más interesante y peculiar en lo que respecta a la formalidad del argumento es la temporalidad narratológica. Es simple, pero efectiva. Bien ejecutada. Un recurso que confunde lo suficiente al espectador y lo relaja y activa de las historias entrelazadas que acontecen las horas de la batalla. De lo contrario, una narración lineal basada en un lapso tan corto de tiempo podría ser aburrido. Pareció acertado, no se notó forzado y fuerza al espectador a hacer un ligero esfuerzo para reorganizar los eventos. Lo que hace es simple: un día de acción lo divide en tres perspectivas separadas entre sí por unas pocas horas. Entonces, cuentas lo que ocurrió hace un día a X personaje, seguido de lo que ocurrió hace una hora a Y personaje, y lo que ocurre ahora a X e Y personaje (por ejemplo). Así, crea un contraste obvio en el que se van juntando las consecuencias, los escapes y salvaciones con los ataques y muertes, dando una textura diferente al relato.

Me gustó. No me gusta clasificar y dar nota a películas que acabo de ver. Pienso que se debe notar en frío. No obstante, mis impresiones ahora son: ha sido un esfuerzo valiente y natural de Nolan, dejando atrás la a veces aburrida epicidad de otras películas como Interestellar u Origen. Aquí ha hecho un esfuerzo realista. Lo situaría probablemente por encima de las dos películas mencionadas.

Ahora una nota numérica sin perspectiva ni sistema de notas.

Nota: 8.

Ejecución cinematográfica impecable, sin esfuerzos dramáticos: imagen a veces perfecta, otras veces, bien. Música cumple con creces, si bien tampoco sobresaliente (lo mejor, los incesantes paisajes sonoros y los medio ragas minimalistas de corte industrial). Argumento: no era el objetivo de Nolan. Lo cual es una virtud que caracteriza la película. Pero el hecho, está ahí. Apenas hay diálogo. Todo lo contado es visto. Y lo visto, no llega a alcanzar tal grandeza ni los acontecimientos llegan a ser trasncendentales, si bien conforman una incesante tensión y emoción.

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ConorMacleodAug 20, 2017

Dunkirk is a great historical reflection of the events during World War II. Supported by the foundations of an intense score, Dunkirk features transparent dramatic performances that accentuate the time period and a simple narrativeDunkirk is a great historical reflection of the events during World War II. Supported by the foundations of an intense score, Dunkirk features transparent dramatic performances that accentuate the time period and a simple narrative intertwined into three different divisions of time; effectively mixing up the way the audience perceives the events of the narrative.

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PopcornNMoviesJul 28, 2017

Nolan tells a story about a terrifying situation in which soldiers need to be delivered out of harms way. The filmmaking elevates this movie, along with sound design, and a haunting score from Hanz Zimmer. A couple shots made me whisper "WOW"Nolan tells a story about a terrifying situation in which soldiers need to be delivered out of harms way. The filmmaking elevates this movie, along with sound design, and a haunting score from Hanz Zimmer. A couple shots made me whisper "WOW" to myself in the IMAX theater. Nolan once again plays with time and as the timeline becomes more clear, a brilliant story opens up. It's perfectly paced with a solid runtime that keeps audiences engaged. It's one of, if not the best, of Nolan's filmography.… Expand

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bereczkibenceJul 28, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A future classic and a terrific movie experience. One of the best war films I've ever seen and definitely the most touching and beautiful one since 'The Thin Red Line'.

Nolan succeeded in making a thrilling and exciting movie out of a simple story by messing with timeline and narratives. However, the real genius of the film is in the visuals. The 70mm IMAX format really paid off: with breathtaking extreme long shots, shaky-cam close-ups and a great deal of practical effects, the film creates an atmosphere that's tense, beautiful, realistic and terrifying at the same time. Hans Zimmer's score is brilliant, the ticking clocks and half-note orchestral steps set the tone of the film pretty early on.

I think what really makes the film so tense - besides the visuals and the score - is the lack of the German army during the whole movie. The Allied Forces know they're there: they talk about them, you can hear gunshots, see planes dropping explosives, torpedoes tearing ships apart, constant smoke in the background but can never see a German soldier (bar one of the last scenes, but even then, their faces remain hidden).

The thing that makes the movie only a 9/10 for me, is that it touches on some pretty interesting and thought-provoking themes - like the British Navy not allowing the French on their boats or the shell-shock driven actions of Cillian Murphy's character - but never explores them deep enough. This is caused by the great spectrum of characters in the movie. On one hand it's a huge advantage: the audience sees the events through many perspectives that cross each other near the end of the movie, but can never really dive deep into the thoughts and feeling of the protagonists (the lack of dialogue and constant cuts between different storylines don't help either).

I highly recommend Robert Merle's brilliant novel: Week-end at Zuydcoote on the same subject wich tells the story of a French soldier during the Dunkirk evacuation. Merle, beeing a Dunkirk survivor himself, tells the events from an entirely different point of view that depicts the Brits in a lot less heroic way.

All in all, Dunkirk is probably the best movie of the year because it's brilliant in almost all aspects of film-making. Hats off, Chris Nolan.… Expand

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tsmothers93Oct 11, 2017

Dunkirk is one the best war films in film history. It does not display overused violence to unnerve an audience, it displays the horrors of war with tone and tension. The technicality of the camerawork shows that Nolan is one of the bestDunkirk is one the best war films in film history. It does not display overused violence to unnerve an audience, it displays the horrors of war with tone and tension. The technicality of the camerawork shows that Nolan is one of the best directors in film history. Every visual and every sound leaves you on the edge of your seat, much like the men on the beach are on constant alert. The lack of dialogue lends itself to the reality of war and the unfamiliarity with the soldiers and the battlefield. The film is one of the best of the year.… Expand

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madmal69Mar 21, 2018

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

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TrevorsViewJul 21, 2017

Now I presume the modern-day art house/blockbuster wizard will at last earn his first Oscar nomination for directing his tenth feature film, Dunkirk. He deserves it, as he creates a true cinematic spectacle set around a subject made for aNow I presume the modern-day art house/blockbuster wizard will at last earn his first Oscar nomination for directing his tenth feature film, Dunkirk. He deserves it, as he creates a true cinematic spectacle set around a subject made for a true “guy’s night in.” Unlike other WWII films focused on the inner journey, Nolan utilizes the IMAX screen’s visual splendor to grasp the British soldiers’ first-person perspective whilst treading through turmoil to get back home.

For you longtime Nolanites, you should be pleased to hear that the Dark Knight director achieves what he promised us in his passion project: a well-researched claustrophobic thriller. Everything he has never been very good at in the past, such as expositional dialogue, is left out, while his true strengths, such as bending the rules, remain. He relies on action, rather than philosophical ramblings, to communicate his message. This project also demonstrates the best of his actor direction; the number of soldiers he directs unnerves you to watch as they line up at the beach and unanimously gaze upon the terror above. His finished product almost resembles real recolorized news footage.

These somehow endless events unravel in three separate narratives, each overlapping over different lengths of time. One takes place on the mole over a week, one takes place on the sea over a day, and one takes place in the air over an hour. (Think: Magnolia with a smaller cast) Each subplot feels truthful in authenticity as they unravel in real time, the clock pressing upon each one. The stories appear disconnected, then soon merge together into a graceful singular conclusion.

Each of these men, whether on the ground, on the sea, or in the air, are not meant to be understood on a personal level, particularly with the older soldiers. Nolan’s intention is in fact less for you to connect with the fictionalized war heroes, and more to see how the cost to fight affected everyone involved. Despite whatever little we learn of these men caught in the anarchy, we still believe them as traumatized souls as we watch them gaze upon death at every corner, even in the dry, empty French town behind them.

Aside from the lack of a memorable character study, you still see the soldiers support each other in the heat of their conflicts. Sadly though, a much present father-son relationship misses its open chance at adding some needed heart to give us a breather from the mayhem.

For the intended effect, Nolan’s heart-stopping experience must only be watched on the biggest screen out there, with the best quality speakers in the world. In the theater, the ear-splitting gunfire and jet engine hum rattles you from the inside all the way to beneath your seat. As for the visual elements, the impressive dogfights tumble sideways and upside down over the vast ocean. Then on the ground, the seafoam sprays onto your 3D glasses, disorienting your vision as the ship of soldiers loses buoyancy. Inside the interiors, the camera comes in uncomfortably close to the heated action, leaving no space left to squirm in your seat; it gives such a contrast against the massive exteriors, it makes you ponder each sequence’s behind-the-scenes process.

The intensity here would be wasted without the urgent music by the legendary Hans Zimmer. His score never stops ticking as the time for the bomb to go off gets nearer, which he achieves by stressing the stiff, harsh sounds of strings. You rarely realize the score’s effective prowess, as you’re too focused on the revulsion to notice. Heck, you could use Zimmer’s new Oscar-worthy piece to motivate your study sessions!

Yet like any great director, people will always find more critiques to press against Christopher Nolan’s greatest success. He deserves the already voiced criticisms about the little representation toward anyone besides British men, and he deserves further criticism about lacking a distinct “so what” to what is another WWII feature. But as a whole, Dunkirk stands as Christopher Nolan’s most thoughtful film to date; it impacts you enough to further research and discuss that dreadful day. Understanding the tragedy of violence is precisely what today’s generation needs to understand, and Nolan just put us back on the right path.… Expand

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moviesoulJul 22, 2017

This move is a disappointment. it's a decent movie, and I applaud Christopher Nolan for making a film about such an important historic event, but the complete lack of character development and context prevent this from being a great film. TheThis move is a disappointment. it's a decent movie, and I applaud Christopher Nolan for making a film about such an important historic event, but the complete lack of character development and context prevent this from being a great film. The movie is loud, violent, and intense - an assault on the senses. Nolan wants you to feel what war is like - and he succeeds, but it's tough to take. The characters feel like afterthoughts, and the lack of context makes it hard to follow. How many men are on the beach? How many boats are coming for them? It's never really clear, until the very end when Nolan tries to tie everything together - too little too late. It's great that a movie about Dunkirk was even made, given that Hollywood only seems to want to make sequels and comic book superhero movies - I just wish that Nolan had done a better job of telling the story. He focuses on three very narrow specific plotlines at the complete expense of giving a broader view of what was at stake and how many lives were affected.… Expand

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Figuring they're all expendable, a U.S. intelligence officer decides to assemble a team of dangerous, incarcerated supervillains for a top-secret mission. Now armed with government weapons, Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie),Figuring they're all expendable, a U.S. intelligence officer decides to assemble a team of dangerous, incarcerated supervillains for a top-secret mission. Now armed with government weapons, Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc and other despicable inmates must learn to work together. Dubbed Task Force X, the criminals unite to battle a mysterious and powerful entity, while the diabolical Joker (Jared Leto) launches an evil agenda of his own.SUICIDE SQUAD IS A LIVELY COMIC BOOK MOVIE – ALBEIT ONE THAT IS UNDERMINED BY PLOT HOLES AND UNEVEN EXECUTION OF ACTION, CHARACTER, AND COMEDY.If Marvel has the best superheroes, so the prevailing geek-logic goes, then DC has the coolest villains. So it’s only sensible they’re finally placed front, centre and in the firing line. Filling its entire super-team with previously unseen antagonists, Suicide Squad represents a Flash-speed sprint of a catch-up for the rapidly forming DC Cinematic Universe. And, on that front at least, it’s a real hoot.… Expand

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DubeauJul 29, 2017

Dunkirk follows closely certain characters and it plays with flashback. The music accentuate the tension and is interesting but surely not your typical orchestrated symphony. Even if the dialogues are sparse, you feel there is a very goodDunkirk follows closely certain characters and it plays with flashback. The music accentuate the tension and is interesting but surely not your typical orchestrated symphony. Even if the dialogues are sparse, you feel there is a very good reason for it. The actors are really good and seems all marked by the war in some ways. The film is more about the action then the strategy that went into the actual event and not war movie that focus on the bloody part too much. The planes scenes were my favourite because they show how hard it was to use them. The sky camera angles are spectacular and gives you the impression of being in the plane. I think the flashback between the planes and the boats can be hard to understand at first viewing. When I saw it a second time I was able to better connect the timeline. And in a way it made first viewing an exercise of connecting the dots... Otherwise this movie is intense because it doesn't really stop that much. It's nice to see Nolan getting behind an historical event, and see how he presented this. He did it with a certain form and style, with beautiful photography. I give it a 88%.… Expand

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badgerryan19Jul 24, 2017

Another great movie by Christopher Nolan. Pretty much now going into all his movies all you gotta think is it gonna be a 9 or a 10. He's pretty much that good. I think this movie is one of his bests. I was a little confused about the run timeAnother great movie by Christopher Nolan. Pretty much now going into all his movies all you gotta think is it gonna be a 9 or a 10. He's pretty much that good. I think this movie is one of his bests. I was a little confused about the run time when I first saw it (106 minutes) being this is a huge historical event, but now I understand. The entire movie from the opening shot is no stop action and the movie focuses more on the actual event than the build up and huge speeches from brave men. The movie was very enjoyable and its loud and thrilling as well. The score is superb and Hans Zimmer and Nolan always seem to work beautifully with each other. The dog fights are intense and it's no Hollywood dogfights with loud explosions and blaring gunfire no its real gritty realistic action. The movie doesn't have a lot of dialogue, but that is to be expected. During an event like this you aren't gonna be sitting around chatting about every day things, your gonna be frighten, scared and shocked of the situation. The one thing about the movie that does lack is the character development, which there is practically none. I understand though because like I said it's more about the event and not the build up. There are just brave men stuck in a bad situation. All in all Nolan gives us another great movie that everyone should see ion the big screen.… Expand

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FilmJunkie2020Nov 11, 2017

Dunkirk is a film of little dialogue, loud sounds, and extreme emotion. Regardless of what you thought about Christopher Nolan before, with Dunkirk, he has given us a masterclass in storytelling.

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anmolrawatJul 24, 2017

It's not a movie, but an artistic piece that will surely bag many Oscars. I was a tad bit disappointed because something was missing from the movie. I absolutely loved the direction. Nolan shines here and arguably, it's all in his court thisIt's not a movie, but an artistic piece that will surely bag many Oscars. I was a tad bit disappointed because something was missing from the movie. I absolutely loved the direction. Nolan shines here and arguably, it's all in his court this time because there is no script to the movie. It's all about how he has portrayed the events through his perspective. I loved the BGM, which is obvious when Hans Zimmer is involved. I loved the acts; so believable. even Harry Styles, a singer gave a flawless act, now that's good direction. I loved the cinematography. Those grand shots with that epic score was phenomenal. I loved the climax scene. It gives you goosebumps literally. I loved how it does not involve back stories of characters, those blood boiling dialogues, war strategies, lead characters coming out like hero or the melodrama that is common with war movies. It is about the rescue and that's what you get to see. Loved his narration in three different perspectives. But still, I missed something.… Expand

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43in2014Jul 21, 2017

The short review: It has many tense moments, all enchanced by great sound effects and a great Hans Zimmer soundtrack, but the film is too slow, has insufficient number of events and has an unsuccessful Momento(another Nolan film)-likeThe short review: It has many tense moments, all enchanced by great sound effects and a great Hans Zimmer soundtrack, but the film is too slow, has insufficient number of events and has an unsuccessful Momento(another Nolan film)-like story-telling style.
> Related media: The film is based on a real event. There's a 1958 film of the same name, but I've not seen it.
> What's it like?: Over 400,000 British and French soldiers trying to hold off Hitler's invasion of France had been defeated and pushed backed to, and are surrounded on three sides at, the port of Dunkirk. What followed is a slow and deadly evacuation to England, made worse by (1) The unexpected speed and success of the German army, (2) The Royal Navy not committing its best ships to the rescue in order to save them for the next battle, (3) The presence of German submarines, fighter planes and bombers, and (4) The limited range of the RAF fighter planes flying out from England.
> Pros:
> 1) There were many long tense moments, all enchanced by great sound effects and a great soundtrack. In reality, the entire evacuation took place over ten days, and the soldiers had to endure the waiting, the German fighter planes and the lack of food and water. The film makes you feel the dread of the wait and fear the possibility of death.
> Cons:
> 1) The film moved too slowly in many scenes. In one aspect, it seemed to want to emphasise the seriousness of some events by slowing things down. In other aspects, it tried to cover the slow movement of mid-twentieth century crafts. The slow trip of a sailing boat on engine power over the English Channel was just about bearable while the slow flight of Spitfire fighters (compared to modern jet fighters) was not that fun too. The director should have told more interesting stories or did better editing to speed up the storytelling.
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2) The director had used the trope of one of his earlier film, Momento, to arrange his story in a non-linear form. However, it wasn't well done and it felt confusing and unconvincing.
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3) The director had used the actions of a several lead characters to advance the plot. But as half of the lead actors are not that well known, and there were too many of them to cover, it was hard to feel for the characters. More focus on fewer lead characters would be better. >
4) There were supposed to be thousands of sea vessels of all sizes arriving in Dunkirk during the evacuation, but I saw no more than 20 at one time when viewing from Dunkirk Beach. Surely there was enough budget get more vessels in the water or to use CGI? >
5) Considering his CV and continuing from the previous point, Nolan should have been able to get a bigger budget to have more things happen in this film. I felt more could be done.
> How would the the different age groups rate it?
Children: (not rated for children)
Teens: Average
Young adults: Good
Medium age adults: Good
Old adults: Good
> Rating: 4/5 (no half scores). It's worth to see it in the cinema.… Expand

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zorraDec 12, 2017

An important story & visual masterpiece by Nolan. Great work by ensemble cast: Mark Rylance, Jack Lowden, Cillian Murphy & Tom Hardy. Thoroughly enjoyed.

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Kes4278Jul 30, 2017

It was a great movie. Not as great a Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight but it was still a really good movie. The gun shots are so loud at IMAX and I hated that.

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DirigiblePulpSep 28, 2017

This is a hard movie to love, at least at first. I appreciate what Nolan did with the overlapping storylines and the nonlinear storytelling, revealing time and perspective to be all-together subjective. I'm just not sure it always works fromThis is a hard movie to love, at least at first. I appreciate what Nolan did with the overlapping storylines and the nonlinear storytelling, revealing time and perspective to be all-together subjective. I'm just not sure it always works from a pure storytelling point of view. What is achieved is non-stop intensity, but at the expense of character, story and a bigger picture. The chaos of war has never been clearer but at what cost.

I found myself appreciating the ways in which each storyline overlapped and how that changed the perspective of the whole thing more than I did actually watching the film. Maybe it's something that will be rectified with time and more reflection. And this isn't to say the movie doesn't work, because it does and it never stops compelling and drawing in your interest, your mind, and your emotions.

Not up for debate however is the stunning majesty of this film. 70mm Imax at the Grand Canyon two days in a row and it was a visual feast like I've almost never experience before. The trailers leading up to the film looked good and all but then suddenly it was like someone opened a six story window into another world - it was that clear and that dramatic the increase in quality of the picture. Picture quality isn't supposed to get better when it gets bigger, especially this big, and yet there I was experiencing it. Let's hope we don't ever lose this.… Expand

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tonyGreenJan 29, 2020

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

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kyle_hydeJul 30, 2017

Today is Christopher Nolan's birthday and mine too and I decided to celebrate it watching Dunkirk. Best birthday gift ever. It make me feel lots of emotions, even if the length is 106 minutes it feels longer because you really get immersed onToday is Christopher Nolan's birthday and mine too and I decided to celebrate it watching Dunkirk. Best birthday gift ever. It make me feel lots of emotions, even if the length is 106 minutes it feels longer because you really get immersed on the plot. The acting is great, Hans Zimmer gives a powerful score and the camera angles are awesome. In this age of CGI and slow motion abuse is great to see a movie that doesn't do that. Overall a 10/10… Expand

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nutterjrDec 22, 2017

Wow! What a score! Hans Zimmer is a genius and without trying to take anything away from the cinematic orgasm captured by Christopher Nolan in glorious 70mm film and told in his favourite non linear way. But the tick tock really is whatWow! What a score! Hans Zimmer is a genius and without trying to take anything away from the cinematic orgasm captured by Christopher Nolan in glorious 70mm film and told in his favourite non linear way. But the tick tock really is what grabbed me the most.… Expand

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SchroederRockJul 31, 2017

Dunkirk is loud, varied/dynamic and epic. I had high expectations going in and the movie didn't disappoint. The story of Dunkirk and the British fleet being stranded on a beach just a short ways from English shores is quite a tale. NolanDunkirk is loud, varied/dynamic and epic. I had high expectations going in and the movie didn't disappoint. The story of Dunkirk and the British fleet being stranded on a beach just a short ways from English shores is quite a tale. Nolan tells the tale with his usual creative approach - layering 3 story-lines that fit together like pieces of a puzzle, which will connect in its final minutes. That won't make you go "a-ha!" like some of Nolan's other work but it will help fuse together the events and characters a little better. The clever approach of telling 3 stories that cover land, air and sea is interesting to think back on but it's also not essential for audiences to catch. It's all one event and it's explored with excellence in most cases.

Perhaps my biggest gripe with the movie is the lack of character background. That doesn't take away from the movie as-is but I felt less attached to the characters because of that. Without throwing any spoilers into the mix, it kind of helps throw one of the only plot twists into the mix but prevented me and those that I saw the movie with from walking away thinking this was a 10/10 film. It's worth a theater visit for sure, I just think Nolan missed an opportunity to add another layer here and make this movie a no-brainer for lots of Academy Awards for next year. The music and sound effects are intense. Zimmer and his associates here find ways to leverage intense moments with a crescendo of sound and music mix. Often, I found myself tensing up as the music or effects built up - the same approach used in The Dark Knight.

I will note that there was an article I read that said the lack of character backstory is intentional to help the audience feel more immersed in the events as if they were there experiencing it, however interesting characters tend to be a primary driver in taking a movie from good to great and Dunkirk pumps the brakes perhaps a little too much in that department for my preferred taste. Anyways, go see it!… Expand

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TheQuietGamerFeb 15, 2018

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

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

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

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drlowdonJul 30, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dunkirk tells the true story of the famous events in which hundreds of thousands of allied soldiers were evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk and saved from capture or death at the hands of the invading German troops. Director Christopher Nolan has a stellar of history of creating intelligent big budget “summer blockbuster” movies (The Dark Knight and Inception being two prime examples) and he delivers again with Dunkirk. There is no shortage of action on land, at sea or in the air but Nolan’s now signature style of playing around with the chronology of scenes weaves the story into a web that continually ramps up the tension to a fitting climax.… Expand

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kman5473Jul 30, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nolan does it again, but this time with his first historical film. First, let me start by saying that if anyone else had decided to make a war film with just a handful of dialogue throughout and essentially only action, it almost definitely would not have worked. Performances are stellar throughout, but the real focus Nolan has in this WWII epic is about the real, shoulder-to-shoulder struggle that the soldiers on the front line were being put up against. If there was any CGI in this movie, I didn't notice it because nearly all of it was practical effects. Such a smart choice to have it so the only monologue throughout the film was the speech Churchill published in the papers the day after the evacuation. There is no playing with the emotions by way of artistic license in this film; it is all very grounded in its reality presented on screen. Nolan proves cinema is not dead.… Expand

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currer_bellJan 13, 2018

This is your typical war movie that is getting rave reviews just because it's a war movie. I expected much more from Nolan's Dunkirk, especially since Inception is one of the best movie I've ever seen. Nonetheless, it's true the visuals andThis is your typical war movie that is getting rave reviews just because it's a war movie. I expected much more from Nolan's Dunkirk, especially since Inception is one of the best movie I've ever seen. Nonetheless, it's true the visuals and music is great. Acting is solid. It's also impressing to see Nolan make a movie out of a plot so thin. But that's also part of the problem ; the plot is really, REALLY thin. There's no story, no progression, no dialogues, no characters differences... So be aware that as far as entertainement is concern, Dunkirk can be a real nightmare.… Expand

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dharmaAug 7, 2017

A master at the peak of his career, Christoper Nolan utilizes his influence to create a relatively 'unusual' (i.e. reality based) blockbuster. Essentially an Imax showcase, it pulls out all sort of tricks that Nolan has learned throughoutA master at the peak of his career, Christoper Nolan utilizes his influence to create a relatively 'unusual' (i.e. reality based) blockbuster. Essentially an Imax showcase, it pulls out all sort of tricks that Nolan has learned throughout the years: large scale set pieces, both land and aerial, filmed in glorious IMAX. Too bad that at times, the film lost a bit of its intensity, simply because of its simple narrative (despite being told in Nolan's typical non linear style. This will be a big contender for all the technical Oscars in 2018.… Expand

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Iky009Jul 29, 2017

Nolan's cold and raw war in the smallest details, the reality is vivid and cruel, there is much more there in that port of Dunkirk, there are people helping each other, struggling and trying to survive at all costs, in the face of a horribleNolan's cold and raw war in the smallest details, the reality is vivid and cruel, there is much more there in that port of Dunkirk, there are people helping each other, struggling and trying to survive at all costs, in the face of a horrible war. Nolan brilliantly escapes the sameness of the genre by showing one of the best war films of recent years.… Expand

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sanyrubDec 31, 2017

We could say the film gives us one of the most brilliant thecnical spectacles we have ever seen. The film is a 10 in that regard. Stunning cinematography. Hanns Zimmer does it again with the score too. The guy is something else. And then...We could say the film gives us one of the most brilliant thecnical spectacles we have ever seen. The film is a 10 in that regard. Stunning cinematography. Hanns Zimmer does it again with the score too. The guy is something else. And then... there´s a but: there is no story (almost). It´s definitely not a flaw because it´s obvious that´s what Nolan went for this go around. But it makes it not have emotional punch, like Interstellar, Inception and other of his films have a plenty. Despite that, the film is not boring by any means, which says a lot about its quality. Deserves all the nominations it is gettings. But I would only give it the technical awards.… Expand

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NathonasAug 18, 2017

Solid war movie. I think its biggest weakness is the difficulty of combining the three perspectives into one coherent storyline, and the lack of a central character.

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joyalDec 7, 2017

Well crafted,Outstanding cinematography n excellent screenplay ,well fit music by Han zimmer beautifully filmed,emotionally deep engaging war movie presented without showing any brutal murder scenes or blood by brilliant maker Nolan

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AndremaxJul 10, 2018

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

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kwjduffJul 30, 2017

Dunkirk is one of the best war movies of all time. Its unique structure makes it very different to other war movies. The best thing about this movie is how intense it is, with the outstanding music from Hans Zimmer and the use of actual gunDunkirk is one of the best war movies of all time. Its unique structure makes it very different to other war movies. The best thing about this movie is how intense it is, with the outstanding music from Hans Zimmer and the use of actual gun shots, explosions and aeroplanes. The movie screams authenticity, which makes it feel so real. While this review is short, I do want emphasise that it is better if you go see it for yourself, as it really is an incredible movie.… Expand

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FortifierDec 15, 2017

Don't go into this film expecting an incredibly entertaining, Hollywood-style story. Go into this film expecting to literally feel like you're one of the soldiers in the battle of Dunkirk. That's what so good about this film.

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marcmyworksJul 30, 2017

Dunkirk is the type of film I normally would feel uneasy watching because of its real and visceral nature. However Director/Writer Christopher Nolan focuses more on the emotional nature of groups of characters rather than the gore we normallyDunkirk is the type of film I normally would feel uneasy watching because of its real and visceral nature. However Director/Writer Christopher Nolan focuses more on the emotional nature of groups of characters rather than the gore we normally see in a film about WW2. This film is beautifully shot, with an eerily silent, yet suspenseful quality.… Expand

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oDjentoAug 13, 2017

This isn't a war movie, it is a survival movie. A film that has an interesting narrative structure that doesn't hold your hand to try explain the chronology. The film is tense, largely in due part to Hans Zimmers score but Nolans directingThis isn't a war movie, it is a survival movie. A film that has an interesting narrative structure that doesn't hold your hand to try explain the chronology. The film is tense, largely in due part to Hans Zimmers score but Nolans directing here is incredible, some truly breathtaking scenes and sequences. The script struggles at times and I found "The Sea" storyline the least effective (decent payoff for the end though) but everything else is incredibly made. So much visual storytelling and atmosphere, with hardly any dialogue to propel the movie forward. Kenneth Brannahs character is pointless admittedly, just being paid to walk up and down a promenade and spout out things about trying to get home but still despite this films few minor shortcomings overall the whole payoff is amazing. Great ending too, when you finally hear that stopwatch stop ticking you finally release the tension that you've built up from start to end over the movie. A must watch for sure, and even better in IMAX.… Expand

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bfoore90Mar 21, 2018

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

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temptershellSep 17, 2017

Film about war in anti-war climate. Showing the tragedy of the war and all of this conflict of turmoil went out to Nolan excellently only in my case I did not buy it. Practically no soundtrack and tiring, long scenes with panoramas orFilm about war in anti-war climate. Showing the tragedy of the war and all of this conflict of turmoil went out to Nolan excellently only in my case I did not buy it. Practically no soundtrack and tiring, long scenes with panoramas or sequences of military conflict just bore me. The film is worth attention but unfortunately it is not my climate.… Expand

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poewilsonSep 30, 2017

The P.H. Metric 82/100

Directing: 9/10 The directing takes a hit, not because of Nolan’s efforts, but because of the script supervisor who I place in the directing section. Within the opening bombing of the film, (aside from PG-13ingThe P.H. Metric 82/100

Directing: 9/10

The directing takes a hit, not because of Nolan’s efforts, but because of the script supervisor who I place in the directing section. Within the opening bombing of the film, (aside from PG-13ing something that should have been utterly horrific) the beach that was just blasted with several bombs does not seem to have taken a strike in any form. The men laying on the ground have no blasts sites near them or anything of that nature and this same issue reappears through out the film.

As for Nolan from the moment we hit the beach and you see that shot taken of those two wooden pillars you can feel the influence of silent era films, which gives Dunkirk a completely different delivery to 99% of the other war films out there.

Acting: 6/10

Due to the film be shot in the vein of a silent film the acting did not need to be perfect and the sheer lack of dialogue presented Nolan with the chance to cast near unknowns which added to the depth of the film and the soldiers naivete, however what little acting was on display did not amount to any grand gesture of the art, but instead more akin to Bicycle Thieves.

Cinematography: 9/10

Superb, not Lubezeki great, but excellent none the less (also I should divulge I am a huge Cinematography nerd) I have been a fan of Hoytema’s work since Låt den rätte komma in and he continues to impress with some of his most exquisite work to date.

Editing 9/10

Superb, couple of shots that did not quite gel as well as they should but ultimately the editing is on point and delivers action in just the right manner.

Score: 10/10

Hans Zimmer’s score is pulse pounding and on point in every frame of the film, from start to finish it will leave you a sense dread that the film itself never truly captilaises on, but that is in no way the fault of Zimmer. Nolan’s use of the Shepard tone was brilliant and really gives life to the piece.

Visual Effects: 9/10

Are stunning and capture the world perfectly, but this like many of Nolan’s other films are due to his love of practical effects and I tend to agree if they are done correctly, you get a better quality image that does not age near as horribly.

Writing: 5/10

The film takes a heavy hit in terms of the writing, what with the script running a lean 76 pages. I can appreciate the improvised nature Nolan was trying to create, as war is chaos and there are no heroes spewing golden lines of perfection, however the lines that were on display were unrelentingly movie-esque to the point that the sense of realism that he was trying to portray with the improvisation gets washed away in a sea tropes.

Production Design 8/10

Again only for the pedantic but there are host of anachronisms that plague the film and several shots with buildings that should not be there, that really feel like production design and costume design issues.

Costume Design 8/10

Again only for the pedantic but there are host of anachronisms that plague the film and several shots with buildings that should not be there, that really feel like production design and costume design issues.

Make-up/Hairstyle 9/10

Make-up had an easy run on this film when compared to many modern war films, but for what they did contribute they did a great job. No awards obviously, but they came out and made sure that everything looked decent.… Expand

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markopolousDec 21, 2017

This movie surprised me quite a bit and I wouldn’t be surprised if I think it’s even better upon second viewing. Nolan has used a unique - if not greatly illuminating - structure to tell this massive ensemble story in a tightly edited 106This movie surprised me quite a bit and I wouldn’t be surprised if I think it’s even better upon second viewing. Nolan has used a unique - if not greatly illuminating - structure to tell this massive ensemble story in a tightly edited 106 minutes. While the plotting was a little confusing for too long in my opinion, and didn’t really amount to a major wow moment, I am really impressed with how Nolan chose to tell this story. His mastery of tone, particularly hopelessness, carries the viewer on the edge of our seat through the entire film. You really feel for nearly all the characters even though you hardly get to know them through dialogue or most normal techniques. The cinematography is quite beautiful, the score effective though overused. Cast is top notch. There are some very memorable elements to this film, like when the English soldiers get into the boat and it starts getting shot at by the Germans while the tide rises. The way they turn on each other as they deal with the flooding ship and enemy soldiers outside is a real nail biter. Nolan definitely stepped it up for this film.… Expand

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UrbanlistenerJul 30, 2017

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

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spencieOct 23, 2017

Christopher Nolan's most intense movie, Dunkirk is a masterfully directed and edited film. The cinematography is beautiful and the directing is just so perfect. The performances are all great, but the characters have nothing to them. DunkirkChristopher Nolan's most intense movie, Dunkirk is a masterfully directed and edited film. The cinematography is beautiful and the directing is just so perfect. The performances are all great, but the characters have nothing to them. Dunkirk is one of the most unique war films I've ever seen not because of the story, but because of the great, unique editing and perfect directing.… Expand

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jbrown8989Aug 8, 2017

Lived up the hype! Surprisingly there was not much dialogue but the cinematography was amazing. It is different from your traditional movie as it gets right into the action instead of building up to the storyline. Definitely one of the betterLived up the hype! Surprisingly there was not much dialogue but the cinematography was amazing. It is different from your traditional movie as it gets right into the action instead of building up to the storyline. Definitely one of the better movies this year.… Expand

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ifritforceJul 29, 2017

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

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EikoxDec 15, 2017

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

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TroddlaTJan 11, 2018

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

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blawren4Jan 2, 2019

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

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MrJimmyJul 30, 2017

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

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ArkantosHJJul 30, 2017

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

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Willyam_CarrDec 18, 2017

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

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ajgseriesDec 17, 2017

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

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daviddelnorte23Jan 19, 2018

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

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eva3si0nJul 29, 2017

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

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Carlos_1092Aug 26, 2017

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

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VirgonoShakaAug 19, 2017

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

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BroyaxAug 11, 2018

Le meilleur film de Christopher Nolan, techniquement parlant : il tient bien ses caméras, ne les secoue pas et le montage n'est pas saucissonné ; les plans sont en outre judicieusement choisis... Cerise sur le gâteau, le film n'est pas longLe meilleur film de Christopher Nolan, techniquement parlant : il tient bien ses caméras, ne les secoue pas et le montage n'est pas saucissonné ; les plans sont en outre judicieusement choisis... Cerise sur le gâteau, le film n'est pas long comme un jour sans pain -contrairement aux Batmous par exemple- et va droit à l'essentiel : bref, on ne s'ennuie pas !

Le spectacle est là et indéniablement impressionnant, sur terre, sur mer et dans les airs... les images de synthèse sont assez belles mais loin d'être irréprochables, les zingues notamment ont l'air de jouets en plastique. On s'étonne par ailleurs de voir -de façon fugace certes- un front de mer très contemporain... de notre temps : les ordis étaient-ils en panne ?

Le fait de découper le récit sur 3 axes -terre, air, mer- est une bonne idée pour le rythme mais se fait au détriment de l'humain, surtout lorsqu'on a en tête l'excellent Week-end à Zuydcoote d'Henri Verneuil mais bien sûr l'approche n'est pas du tout la même, ni les intentions... On a ici à peine le temps de reconnaître les quelques gugusses, trimbalés comme des fétus de paille qui ne se parlent pas ou si peu. Faut dire qu'on a pas le temps de faire la causette, c'est la déroute... mais tout de même.

Et puis, il y a pas mal de détails qui fâchent et font tache ; le petit con qui se cogne la tête et qui clamse, c'est n'importe quoi ; la RAF qui dégomme la Luftwaffe comme à la foire... en fait, trois **** Spitfire qui font le ménage à eux tout seuls ! dont l'un arrive à voler sans essence pendant 10 minutes... sans compter l'autre qui amerrit tranquillou ! et la marmotte, Môssieur Nolan, elle emballe le chocolat dans le papier alu ?

Et puis, on peut déplorer la musique agitée de Hans Zimmer, pas au mieux de sa forme : les trois quarts du temps discordante, cacophonique puis qui singe Vangelis à la fin. Et un petit côté gloriole pas très marqué mais bien présent comme si Dunkerque n'était pas la pire défaite de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale au cours de laquelle une armée s'est fait massacrer tandis que l'autre se carapatait à toute blinde dans la panique et la confusion.

Donc, Dunkerque -ou plutôt Dunkirk pour messieurs les Anglais- ce n'est pas mauvais pour autant mais ça reste étonnamment médiocre et superficiel. Pour une idée de la débâcle, allez passer un Week-end à Zuydcoote, car malgré tout son argent, ce Triple A fanfaron est à mille lieues de la puissance du film français.… Expand

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DominArsenDec 8, 2018

Un nouveau film de Christopher Nolan surnommé "Le Génie"
Avec Dunkerque on ne s'attache pas au personnage. On ne sait pas d'où il vienne, quelles sont leurs rêves et on ne nous rappelle même pas le faite qu'ils ont des familles. On neUn nouveau film de Christopher Nolan surnommé "Le Génie"
Avec Dunkerque on ne s'attache pas au personnage. On ne sait pas d'où il vienne, quelles sont leurs rêves et on ne nous rappelle même pas le faite qu'ils ont des familles. On ne s'intéresse qu'uniquement à la question "Est-ce qu'ils vont survivres?". Le problème c'est que s'ils ne survivent pas et bien vu que l'on n’est pas attaché, c'est un décès qui ne nous affecte pas. Pire les personnages auxquels on s'attache le plus sont des civils. Je doute que les civils soient l'objet principal du film.
Essayer de faire un film pour tout le monde n'est pas toujours mémorable parfois il vaut mieux choisir son camp entre "Film d'auteur" et "Blockbuster d'été"
Le film est morcelé en 3 équipes de 3 personnages leurs histoires sont elles-mêmes morcelées dans le temps en 2 ce qui nous fait 9 personnages divisés dans 6 espace-temps qui parfois se passe au même moment, mais qui dans le montage final ne sont pas l'un après l'autre. Je dois dire que c'est tout le problème du film on ne s'attache déjà pas à plusieurs personnage, mais si en plus leur espace-temps n'est pas chronologique ça devient compliquer d'éprouvé l'empathie. On peut dire que cette parti est le "film d'auteur"..
Le film blokbuster c'est la tension et je dois dire que ça fonctionne très bien, mais un problème subsiste un mortier explose des soldats et le soldat ne redescend jamais. Il faut sauver le Soldat Ryan reste la référence malgré le fait que cela ne soit pas le même conflit. Tout simplement, dans il faut sauver le soldat Ryan le film n'existe pas pour avoir le label Teenager #ToutPublic... Sa c'est la parti du "Blockbuster d'été" Je croyais que le choix est à tenir jusqu'au bout pour un Leader. J'imagine que Nolan à été bousculé par les grandes Maisons d'Hollywood...
Dunkerque est un bon film de guerre c'est vrai il a beaucoup de choses bien. Les plans sont grandioses orné de belle symétrie et nous font ressentir le gigantisme de la guerre présente ainsi que la peur. "Attachez-vous à votre siège" est inutile à dire, car c'est déjà ce que vous faites.
Ce film sans la musique ou le sont n'est rien, car au-delà d'un film il est un tripe musicale. Je dois avouer que Hans Zimmer est extrêmement efficace. #Timmer. Je ne donne pas plus d'information rendez-vous en salle obscure pour la réponse.
Si vous aimez la guerre et que la tripe musicale ne vous fait pas peur, Dunkerque est une bonne expérience.
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neothinkerNov 27, 2017

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

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MonkiReviewsApr 2, 2018

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

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MemoryMuffJan 24, 2018

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

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GlassoSep 4, 2020

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

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Orli_AguilarAug 2, 2017

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

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jacoobi456Sep 10, 2017

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

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BotaramJul 28, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Supahninjah17Jul 28, 2017

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

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Shomik123Jul 29, 2017

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

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thecriticbananaAug 8, 2017

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

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GreedyPete69000Aug 10, 2017

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

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PericowskyOct 1, 2017

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

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BiplabAug 20, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CubscouterAug 27, 2017

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

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EvilHerbivoreAug 29, 2017

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

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Furkat228Sep 3, 2017

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

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rubrandonmSep 5, 2017

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

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youngbloodhawkeSep 6, 2017

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

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evansideasSep 11, 2017

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

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PrettyGoodSep 13, 2017

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

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duckmasterSep 16, 2017

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

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Humble_BragSep 22, 2017

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

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danielblakerevsDec 9, 2017

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

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DomgwyDec 20, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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soydansilvaOct 25, 2017

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

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BulletstormAug 11, 2019

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

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gtwistNov 26, 2017

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

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FlaviusAetiusNov 22, 2017

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

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