Good Entertainment

Rating: 8/10 (15 August 2017)

I like the approach this movie took to present the subject matter. First off, it got right to the point which I always respect. Then, it didn't overwhelm with too much data or subject matter but instead focused on three different points of view of which I found fascinating and appropriate. The premise "Dunkirk" is shown from the perspective of land, sea and air with some impressive filming that needs acknowledgment. I saw it in Imax and was captivated and riveted to the screen (my actual words at the time) and at the same time a solid sense of sadness for the madness of war. Men killing men who don't want to be killed but if not killed will kill at the first chance they get. The insanity goes on and I found it at some point repulsive at how man could stoop to these levels of kill or be killed. The movie itself is blameless in this matter and even gets a good nod for presenting the point quite well. I also like the fact that there were no big stars to detract from the film and no one character that stands out. Now for the take-aways, I had trouble understanding some of the British when they speak. Its not just this movie but in all Brit movies for that matter. What doesn't help is all the loud explosions making one trying to understand very hard to do. Still, much to the directors credit, I was able to follow the story and what was going on without hearing spoken words. Another dynamic was on the dogfighting in the skies which was excellent. I had trouble distinguishing who was who as in good guy bad guy as they just showed guys in the cockpit. Unfortunately they all look and sound alike in the cockpit too. Imax for a movie like this is highly recommended if not for the rumbling and larger than life scenes but for actually trying to dodge enemy fire that's how real it comes across. Well done here. It is not a movie I would see again as there are no memorable scenes but it is a movie I would recommend you see for history demands that we all know what took place and how lives were taken one after another. Also, the movie shows men hoping and then giving up hope quite well. I came away from this movie believing that if I was in that war, was there something I could have done better than these men like saving my life or someone elses? The fact is when the bombs drop, when the machine guns strafe, you never know if your number is up or not and that is even if you think you are safe too. Fate, destiny or providence truly calls the play in action that you see in this movie. When your time is up, it is up is what I walked away with. Very sobering. Good movie to snack on, with a tasty drink as well. The movie Dunkirk was done well