![]() This is strangely uncharacteristic of a director of Nolan's caliber, especially when you recall the complex character work in his most acclaimed films: The Dark Knight, Memento, and The Prestige. And while the subject matter of Dunkirk is fascinating, as a film it lacks emotional firepower due to the absence of a strongly written protagonist. ![]() Whereas Saving Private Ryan was engrossing as a narrative due to it's characters with depth and arcs, Dunkirk instead leans on it's subject matter and spectacle. Both films are beautifully filmed WWII period pieces with casts that deliver great performances. This film has and will continue to be compared to World War II classic Saving Private Ryan. This results in some of the most immersive wartime action scenes since Saving Private Ryan. The wailing of planes passing above, the drone of gunfire, and the roar of explosions all contribute to the complete immersion into the world these characters are trapped in. The sound design is also extremely well crafted, which, paired with Nolan's great work behind the camera, truly transports you to the Battle of Dunkirk. It almost goes without saying that Hans Zimmer delivers with another incredible score. Similar to War for the Planet of the Apes, much of the film plays out without much dialogue, leaning on just the score and sound design in most scenes. There is ongoing trend of action films in recent years of relying on CGI, and thankfully Nolan bucks that trend. The casting of nearly 6,000 extras, authentic WWII vehicles, and shooting on location in Dunkirk, France contribute to a great sense of scale here. The feats of practical effects in this film are breathtaking. ![]() Director Christopher Nolan has, without a doubt, reached the pinnacle of on-screen spectacle here. The cinematography here at least, is masterful. Is this a 5-star masterpiece? Unfortunately, no. At the risk of sounding like a contrarian, I did not love this film. ![]()
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