Nolan's best writing ever

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2017)

Dunkirk is the easily one of the best war film ever made. The reason being it does not portray war in conventional way.
Nolan's screenplay is hands down the best to come from his side. The story takes place in three different point of views, which are separated not only in the spectrum of time, but also in space. One might argue there are not many dialogues in the film which hampers character development. But when the film reaches its climax it gets evident that Nolan is trying to show the bigger picture here (also literally, through his IMAX cameras).
Yet the film is not completely devoid of characters, Nolan has very cleverly tried to put the individual human emotions (which his previous films are known for) too. There are very subtle but precise dialogues which carries greater meaning than any full fledged conversations.
It is also a visual treat, thanks to the cinematography (both 35mm and 70mm shots). It presents a unique way of presenting the tension of war, which is very well complemented by the Zimmer's music. Use of Shepard tones is very much evident. It creates the illusion of approaching doom.
At last this film deserves a 10 any day. I think this film will be remembered in future also for its over all way of narrating the story which is obvious (as most of us already know the outcomes of the event well in advance), yet maintaining the thrill and tension of war.