Autistic Reviewers Opinion Of This Movie.

Rating: 10/10 (19 July 2017)

Christopher Nolan returns with his next feature film, it's not a mind boggling sci-fi, human felt drama or even a grounded superhero epic but his latest offering Dunkirk is a film that not only feels and look like a war film but feels so close to being one through the eyes of Nolan.
Based on three perspectives during the Dunkirk evacuation in the early stages of WW2 (a.k.a. Operation Dynamo), the film's story focuses on the solders on the beach trying to evacuate, the crew at sea attempting to reach them and the fighters in the sky, both defending them and attacking.
As with tradition of Nolan's films, the film heavily focuses on the human aspect and spirit of survival. The horrors they had faced to escape from the attacking Germans frequently and the soldiers themselves facing shell shock and inexperienced, and while the violence isn't as graphic and brutal like other war films like Hacksaw Ridge, Fury and Saving Private Ryan, it seems to be grounded and yet realistic to the true story.
On the technical side, visual effects are amazing with little to completely none CGI, most of the stunts and production design seems so realistic, Hans Zimmer's music score is one of his best works to date, suspense, dread and hopeful themes play in his work. Casting is spot on with solid performances throughout and Nolan's direction is true to the eye emotionally and visually.
Overall, Dunkirk is realistic and true to the history's story, while more of a suspense film than a violent conflict between good and evil, it shows the dangers and the courage that all soldiers went through to make it out alive. With great direction, sound and practical special effects, music score and amazing production value, this possible future Oscar contender is well worth watching for all Nolan fans like myself and as well for war historian buffs.
5/5 - Nick Christopher Nolan is not a director I like, and it's definitely one of the things me and Nick disagree on. For the first time ever I am pleased to tell you that I enjoyed this Nolan way more than is previous installments.
Dunkirk is based on the true story. It was a tragic war. The moment the film starts you don't feel safe. It has you on the edge of your seat. The movie never really takes too long to get going either. We have all these different characters who are all on the same journey and have different paths they all meet on, and it all comes together very nicely.
The performances were all fine. I thought the one that stood out was Cillian Murphy. He was a wreck and was suffering during this war and his acting clearly showed it.
The sound and editing was spot on. Really breathtaking. You believe you are there with the planes and you feel the pain the soldiers are in. You just never know when gunfire is going to go off and who is going to get killed next in this horrible war.
Not a fan of Nolan, but I will admit I really enjoyed Dunkirk. It's the first War Movie I know of that captures the feeling of suspense. Most war films rely on violence such as "Saving Private Ryan" or "Hacksaw Ridge." Nolan uses his brain and gives us something more intelligent than just blood and guts splatted in our faces. He gives us a realistic film of hope, survival and how a nation can all come together to help one another out and fight a war that isn't theirs! Best Nolan film by far! 4/5 - Jay