Wonderful movie, and very poignant if you understand WW2

Rating: 10/10 (26 July 2017)

This is the best, and most thought provoking war movie I have seen for a long time....yes Saving private Ryan was great, but it still couldn't extract itself from that 'America won the War' attitude that underlies most Hollywood produced movies. This film however shows a real understanding of what it was like to be at the sharp end of WW2, when the UK as an island nation were stretched far too thinly trying to defend itself and its allies. The acting performances are understated, but excellent at the same time...none are likely to get Academy nominations, but each played their part in portraying the full gambit of emotions that were taking place during that particular low point of the hostilities. I sat in a cinema with many teenagers surrounding me, and found myself hoping that they understood what was being shown to them and that they appreciated the sacrifices that were made on their behalf. Having scanned many of the other reviews it is interesting that many detractors seem to prefer that Hollywood approach to WW2, and appear to have no comprehension of the reality of the early 1940's ..... this is a sad fact, and whilst its not great to dwell on the past it is important to understand it. Well done Christopher Nolan and all the cast - definitely a must see movie.