The new movie Dunkirk, and Dunkirk vs Dunkirk.

[the ringo kid]

Imstarting this thread because I dont want to take anything fromthe other.

Anyway,I saw it with Susan yesterday and we all liked it very much. It had been said by someone else that continuity was bad--that is not the case. The movie had basically three storylines that eventually came together. These three stories took place on: 1 hour (the R.A.F. fighter actions) 1 Day (the British soldier trying to escape) 1 week--the Dunbkirk evacuaction as a whole. I only recognized the name of one actor--Kenneth Branaugh SP? who was the officer in Titanic--who shot himself. He played a R,N officer. This movie is NOT a remake of the Sir Mills classic-and is NOT intended to be compared to it in any way,shape or form.

The Mills classic centered on a reduced squad trying tom get back to friendly lines which gives you many scenes showing "Jerries" faces--while the new moovie only shows two "Jerries" at the end.

The only thing the Mills version didnt center on that the new movie did--was the sacrifices shown from the R.A.F. pilots who tried to halp the ships get back to Englkand. The new movie gives insight that wasnt really necessary from the original-while the original didnt need to show certain things.I like this new movie-because you get a sense of teh strugles and sacrifices the R.N.,the R.A.F. (and my term) the R.C.N. made to get to the stranded soldiers and try saving them.

Both of these movies are extremely well made-well acted. I saw it once--and will be going again with a neighbor sometime during the week after work.

Most of ya know imno fan of most new movies--but thius one I am-and will buy the dvd.

Decide for yourself,and if you need more comparing between the tow--ill have to do it Monday-my tablets battery is about dead.

[Scorpion520AZ]

I very much enjoy movies that are "inspired by true events". The key word here is "inspired". I don't expect them to be an encyclopedic, forensic documentary. I can stay home and watch that on the History Channel.

My primary reason for attending is to be "entertained", by awesome special effects, riveting action, interesting screenplay, breathtaking cinematography, brilliant acting, innovative direction, etc.

I haven't seen Dunkirk yet, but it's on the list. I've a feeling I'll like it as I'm a fan of WWII movies.

[raljr1]

Uh, Scorpion, the only thing on History channel any more are reality shows...

Robert

[klondike]

When I came home from seeing the movie my wife looked at me and asked what was wrong. My grandson had the same expression she said.

I thought that there was a quality of presentation in this movie (the sound?) that really enhances the experience.

[Scorpion520AZ]

Originally Posted by raljr1

Uh, Scorpion, the only thing on History channel any more are reality shows...

Robert

LOL!!! Yes, there's plenty of those too, for ratings and to pay the bills I suppose, but they also produce excellent WWII documentaries.

World War II History - World War II - HISTORY.com

[HKSmith]

My wife and I saw Dunkirk last night and we both thought it was a great movie, possibly the most emotionally engaging WW II movie I've ever seen (and I was born in 1942, so I've seen a lot of them). The movie was unusually cut and the sound track was used brilliantly.

As an aside, just by chance I was shooting my WW II 1911A1 the day before I saw the movie - still works perfectly (wish I had aged as well!). I think next week I'll shoot my British Victory Model.

[sigp220.45]

I'm glad you liked it Ringo.

A slight clarification (I think) - the three timelines are: 1 Week at the Mole (the beach and the stranded soldiers, including Harry Styles), 1 Day on the Sea (Mark Rylance's boat), and 1 Hour in the Air (Tom Hardy's Spitfire), per the titles on the screen. It was great how Nolan showed the same events from different perspectives and finally brought it all together.

I don't know if you saw it in IMAX, but this was the loudest movie I have ever watched, and I watch a lot of movies. I think it was a conscious choice on Nolan's part to assault the audience with sound, and I found it effective.

[the ringo kid]

Thank you for some correction,and I agree,Hans Zimmer is a brillient composer. I equalhim to the fellow who did the original Jaws and Superman soundtracks--John Williams???