If I was part of the Dunkirk evac,
Dunkirk Nolan Fans Member Reviews (NFometer)
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Really a fantastic film. I'm not big on reviewing shit but I mean, it's Nolan's best movie from a directing stand point. The sound editing was absolutely insane from helmets hitting the concrete, to dive bombers screaming onto the screen. I can only compare that to the sound of the planes used in Star Wars. This is also Zimmer's best score for a Nolan film, it really added to the chaos unfolding before your eyes. I'd give it a 10/10 but the lead (Fionn Whitehead) didn't do it for me. Too many times I was wondering why he's showing literally no reaction. Anyway, my favorite after The Prestige.
You're one of those people who think that the French defense actually played a decisive role in the evacuation, huh?Lord Shade wrote:poplar wrote:Lord Shade wrote:Ok, I understand that perfectly that this movie is Angle-centric. But why ignoring French so much? This was a damn shame.
Leave the overall exaltation of all English, including Spitfires, which were treated and spoken about like a machines made by real Gods in the flesh.
Warning - this is pretty long. So spoiler tags so it takes up less space. Less a review, more thoughts on seeing it again in a different format.
ROUND 2 - IMAX 70mm
Even better a second time. Have a lot of thoughts on this one - the benefit of watching it a second time is that knowing the story, you can pay more attention to the technicals. And the key thing really is - what's the difference between seeing it on a regular screen and then on full height 1.43:1 IMAX?
The IMAX
The score
The projection
Now, bring on round 3 (again in IMAX 70mm) on Friday morning, where I just sit back and take it all in as is...
ROUND 2 - IMAX 70mm
Even better a second time. Have a lot of thoughts on this one - the benefit of watching it a second time is that knowing the story, you can pay more attention to the technicals. And the key thing really is - what's the difference between seeing it on a regular screen and then on full height 1.43:1 IMAX?
The IMAX
Regular digital (I know). 9.5/10 from me.
I'm a bit let down by the movie. The lack of strong characters really hurts the film in my opinion. There was nobody I could have attached myself to emotionaly. I understand it was the intention and in an experimental way it might work in certain scenes that are still quite thrilling without the character connection but I never cared for the ultimate fate of the people on screen in the final minutes of the film. It was more like a chronicle of the historical event that tried to put you inside the carnage. But after half an hour I was looking at my watch. This being Nolan's shortest studio film still felt like the longest to me.
I must respect the technical brilliance of the film, the cinematography and the practical effects are amazing. That's why my score will still be positive or rather mixed-to-positive. Zimmer's score is also great... at times, and sometimes I felt like they were overdoing it with the amping up the tension when it wasn't really necessary (or maybe there was a tense scene but since I stopped caring I didn't even notice).
Funnily enough, I don't think the lack of dialogue was an issue at all. I quite enjoyed it in this film. I just thought it could have used stronger characters, a real lead perhaps or at least a standout supporting character. I guess Farrier is the closest being the film's "heroic figure" but due to the edits and switches in time, at first it was difficult to grasp who's he saving and what his role will be, and later when it's clear I guess I missed any sort of personal motivation.
However, for the people who have seen the film...
Overall, I'd give it a 6/10 (mark me down as mixed to positive). The good stuff that it does is great (I have to mention the sound mixing and editing - THE MVP of the film) but overall it didn't really connect with me. Maybe a second viewing at home will be better in terms of story.
I must respect the technical brilliance of the film, the cinematography and the practical effects are amazing. That's why my score will still be positive or rather mixed-to-positive. Zimmer's score is also great... at times, and sometimes I felt like they were overdoing it with the amping up the tension when it wasn't really necessary (or maybe there was a tense scene but since I stopped caring I didn't even notice).
Funnily enough, I don't think the lack of dialogue was an issue at all. I quite enjoyed it in this film. I just thought it could have used stronger characters, a real lead perhaps or at least a standout supporting character. I guess Farrier is the closest being the film's "heroic figure" but due to the edits and switches in time, at first it was difficult to grasp who's he saving and what his role will be, and later when it's clear I guess I missed any sort of personal motivation.
However, for the people who have seen the film...
Dunkirk - The Waterboarding Experience
I feel confident enough to declare this his best film.
The Thin Red Line meets Fury Road meets Titanic.
10/10.
I feel confident enough to declare this his best film.
The Thin Red Line meets Fury Road meets Titanic.
10/10.
@Lelek
I dunno. I'm one of those people which finds this Angle-centration a bit... overwhelming. Which makes Dunkirk a considerably less universal experience than Nolan's previous efforts. Of course it's not only that, but it plays a part.okungnyo wrote: You're one of those people who think that the French defense actually played a decisive role in the evacuation, huh?
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The Best Nolan film, the best war movie, the best movie all time. My mind is DESTROYED!!.
Metacritic and RT say true:
Dunkirk is fucking MASTERPIECE!!.
Metacritic and RT say true:
Dunkirk is fucking MASTERPIECE!!.