Emotional Epic

Rating: 9/10 (6 February 2020)

I'm a fan of Christopher Nolan and hadn't realised he was behind this film or I'd have watched it sooner. For me he knows how to tell a story. This film is no exception.
The way the focus of the film is on a strict level of duty over selfish survival is captured expertly through the eyes of 3 individuals from air, land and sea. The shift in focus retells the same scene from each vantage point and due to this, it feels like a well rounded movie. You really feel for the people involved and see their story.
I had no idea of what these personnel went through but the filmography really serves the story well and you should feel a lot of empathy for the characters you are watching, and this is accomplished.
It's a little known part of WWII been brought thoughtfully to mind. The only reason I have not given it a 10 is due to the acting of Kenneth Branagh. I usually like him, but in this he seems to rigid and doesn't seem to move from The Mole. I feel Nolan could have used Branagh more effectively by utilizing him in another role. I loved Tom Hardy in this and his tale was explored very well.