Peter Debruge of Variety liked the plot of the film Dunkirk .
Peter Debruge of Variety praised the plot ( although calling Zimmer 's score `` bombastic '' ) , writing : `` [ Nolan has ] delivered all the spectacle of a big-screen tentpole , ratcheting up both the tension and heroism through his intricate and occasionally overwhelming sound design . ''
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