Elevates the war movie genre.

Rating: 10/10 (22 July 2017)

It looks like your run of the mill war movie from the poster. But, when you come to know it is a product of Christopher Nolan, you expect it to be a lot more than just that.
Nolan, once again, shows us what can be achieved with the 70mm IMAX with his one of a kind vision. This film sets a new benchmark for the cinematography in war scenes. It has the best ever air combat scenes where you will find yourself in the RAF pilot's seat and experiencing the flight minus the G forces. The attention to detail is mind blowing, be it the fuel gauge of the aircraft or the torpedo making its way in water and hitting the destroyer. There are a very few dialogues in the movie but it still says so much. Another remarkable aspect of this production is that Nazis are never shown in the whole movie but still you can feel their presence everywhere.
The Dunkirk evacuation was nowhere close to a proud moment for the allied forces. On the contrary, it was a colossal embarrassment brought about by the turbulent politics in France. So, there wasn't a whole lot of 'winning' that could be shown in this movie. But Nolan has created characters who you will identify with and they resist the Nazi onslaught and make it home on their will power. The miracle of Dunkirk where civil boats showed up to bring the service men home can be very strongly felt in the movie and that was what I was looking for.