A thing or two left to be desired, but an excellent movie experience

Rating: 8/10 (27 August 2008)

I think the film is great. It got me emotionally involved, and I successfully empathised with Robbie, Cecilia and Bryony. The plot, whilst the ending is not anywhere near as exciting as the beginning, is almost play-like in its vivid events and character interaction - something I admired.
Of course, I don't think it's perfect personally. Partly through the film, during the war scenes, the momentum of the film takes a step back. I believe that, after seeing the film, the celebrated five-minute Dunkirk beach scene that people have mentioned is positively over-rated, and didn't prove to be an interesting or integral part of the story. Other than this, the film is a certain thought-provoker, and a great demonstration of human sensibility.
What can I say about the acting by all those involved? Flawless. And the romance and passion and guilt portrayed in the film is simply brimming. It's worth a watch undoubtedly.