A very thoughtful adaptation of the events that happened at Dunkirk during WWII. Synopsis time, ok. This is a multiple narrative film, it doesn't focus on any one character in particular but the narratives (like most multiple narrative films) do intertwine and the characters pretty much all end up together through the series of events that unfold throughout the film. It is split into three parts, the earth, the air, and the sea. Each part has a few key characters played by notable actors for the most part.The acting is superb, probably the best thing about the film is the performances of everyone because they are very powerful. They manage to communicate a lot just through their facial expressions instead of words as this film has very few words to be honest. The music is key to enhancing the atmosphere that is created through their performances. Hans Zimmer truly did such a good job creating an intense atmosphere where you're strangely calm but still on edge because you know it isn't over yet but nothing is happening in the moment. The cinematography was superb but really what else do you expect from Christopher Nolan, all his films are cinematically beautiful, so that one is kind of a given.
I don't really have any complaints, although my Dad had many complaints about the plane at the end which apparently was clearly a model and not real. Also, there were many shots that were familiar to both of us, they are very similar to Battle of Britain.
Overall, I liked the film and think that people should go to see it. However, it is not a traditional summer blockbuster that is 'enjoyable'. I don't entirely understand why they released it now instead of around remembrance day. There isn't any WWII 'celebration' type days or anniversaries at the moment so I'm confused by the release date that they picked. It kind of makes it seem like they just want to make money by releasing it in the summer (I realise that of course they want to make money, it's just that it doesn't seem very thoughtful to release it without a corresponding WWII anniversary if it's dedicated to the troops that were there). I liked it and would highly recommend that you see it as it is very different to a lot of wartime epics that already exist. This is a story that hasn't been told very many times, it is also a British film so that makes me very happy (although maybe thats why it's original).
Rating: 4 out of 5
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