Visceral, haunting, breathtaking -- Nolan is back!

Rating: 10/10 (21 July 2017)

The wait is finally over. This is the most excited I've been to watch a movie in years. And it sure was worth the wait.
To sum up this movie in one line: "Nolan does justice to war." But for someone who has recently been obsessed by the happenings of WW2, I'd go so far as to say Nolan has given us one for the ages. Every shot, every scene has been carefully constructed so as to elicit the perfect reaction from the audience. There is minimal dialogue. Nolan has received criticism for over-explaining things in previous movies. Here he takes a total 180° turn in that regard, giving us one of the most realistic portrayals of war while keeping it truly engaging.
You would do well to know a little about the miracle of Dunkirk before stepping into the theater. Nolan makes no excuses for you as the audience. His approach towards telling the story is unique in that few war movies have zero backstory. This also helps to keep the movie tight and gripping from start to finish.
Hans Zimmer is in his element. Stellar performances from the ensemble cast.
Nolan's best? Definitely right up there.