Review of Dunkirk (2017) by Dann M — 18 Jun 2018
From Christopher Nolan comes the World War II epic Dunkirk. It doesn't really have a plot as such, but instead attempts to recreate a visceral experience as it following an anonymous soldier on the beach waiting for rescue, a pilot patrolling the sky, and a civilian boat captain making way for Dunkirk in response to the government's call for aid.
There isn't very much dialog, and what little there is is rather incidental and only reveals fragments of the Dunkirk battle/evacuation. However, Nolan conveys so much through his use of the camera and the images, that little is needed.
The desperation and enormity of the situation comes through, and is quite powerful. Despite its lack of narrative, Dunkirk is a compelling war film.
This review of Dunkirk (2017) was written by Dann M on 18 Jun 2018.
Dunkirk has generally received very positive reviews.
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