Masterfully Thrilling - one of the best movies I have ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (22 July 2017)

"Dunkirk" is so good because it feels so real. It's a survival story that puts you right next to the characters. You feel like you are within touching distance of each character portrayed in the film. The music does not take away from this realness. In fact, Hans Zimmer's score utilizes lots of pulses that sounds closer to a heart pounding rather than plain background music. Christopher Nolan's unique directing masterfully starts the film fragmented into three parts all taking place over different amounts of time, yet they all come together into one thrilling conclusion. I will not reveal those parts explicitly; don't want to spoil anything. In conclusion, "Dunkirk" masterfully captures the raw feeling of men during the horrific event. The intensity is so high that you never find a sense of calm; but at the same time the intensity forces you to never look away. Early contender to win a multitude of Oscars. 10/10