A Thrilling, epic ride. Nolan delivers again!

Rating: 8/10 (28 July 2017)

I've been a fan of Chris Nolan since the Dark Knight Trilogy. He is a highly, capable and talented filmmaker. I had fairly high expectations going into the movie because the reviews were so excellent and they lived up and even exceeded my expectations. It's not a straightforward war film, but it does show many of the brutal elements of war. The sounds, graphics and effects are all top notch and the movie works more like a thriller than a straightforward war film. You actually feel like you are in the setting. The character development I've seen a few complain about it wasn't necessary because the point of the film was to show the realism of what happened at Dunkirk.
I particularly liked the scenes with Mark Rylance who is excellent here playing a civilian who helps injured soldiers. His performance is believable and haunting. I also thought Tom Hardy, who plays a pilot, did a fantastic job showing the escape from Dunkirk from the air. Overall, Dunkirk is a masterwork of film making and it was worth every penny.