Dunkirk

[AllenR]

And here I was going to say just one persons opinion and then you list this! Which I agree with! Damn, I'll be disappointed with Dunkirk! Lol, is it the Harry Styles factor!?!?

You never know...

You may like it.

Doubtful, but possible.

[gchs_uk9]

Just got in from seeing it. I liked it. Liked how he interwove the three stories. It isn't a blood and guts war movie, but it seemed to stay fairly true to the actual event. I'd recommend you see it.

[MJAlltheWay24]

I thought it was pretty good, but wasn't great. Expecting blood and good would be silly considering its a PG-13 movie. I thought they did a good job with the story, but its hard to feel really connected because of the lack of character development.

 

My expectations were a little lower than those thinking it would compare to the gold standard of WWII movies, heck the gold standard of movies in general.

[Content1]

I thought it was pretty good, but wasn't great. Expecting blood and good would be silly considering its a PG-13 movie. I thought they did a good job with the story, but its hard to feel really connected because of the lack of character development.

 

My expectations were a little lower than those thinking it would compare to the gold standard of WWII movies, heck the gold standard of movies in general.

 

So it's OK if i wait for netflix vs catching this film at the theatre???

[MJAlltheWay24]

So it's OK if i wait for netflix vs catching this film at the theatre???

 

I wouldn't call it a "Must See in Theaters".

 

But I definitely don't think its as bleak as @AllenR is saying.

[AllenR]

So it's OK if i wait for netflix vs catching this film at the theatre???

 

If you have to, I'd suggest going on a Saturday or Sunday morning when it's cheaper.

Does att still do that bogo thing on Tuesdays?

[Content1]

I'm thinking netflix...I'm still recovering from having watched "Wonder Woman" yesterday! :bunny:

[jpa2825]

I'm closer to @AllenR here. Not a spoiler, but if you don't know going in that there are 3 separate stories on 3 different timelines that will converge, it is pretty confusing and hard to follow for the 1st 1/3 to 1/2 of the movie. Additionally, there is very little dialogue and much of the small amount of dialogue that was there was very hard to hear / understand. Low volume and heavy accents didn't help.

 

Couple of stirring scenes where you'd expect.

[MentschTrachtGottLacht]

I've heard from two good friends, whose movie opinions I value, and they both echo @AllenR's opinion. I was very much looking forward to seeing it, but I will certainly wait until I can watch it at home at this point. Too bad, I was really excited to see it.

[spindoc]

Crap, I wanted this to be a good one. I suppose I'll pass for now.

[B-Ball-fan]

While not being a big war movie fanatic myself, when I heard reports that it was not a big bloodbath, and leaned more towards story content, then I actually became intrigued by the idea of seeing it, and considering that war movie buffs aren't finding it too interesting only supports the likelihood that it very possibly could be my cup of tea.

[Randy Parker]

I watch all of Christopher Nolan's movies, but this one doesn't hold any appeal to me at all.

[MJAlltheWay24]

While not being a big war movie fanatic myself, when I heard reports that it was not a big bloodbath, and leaned more towards story content, then I actually became intrigued by the idea of seeing it, and considering that war movie buffs aren't finding it too interesting only supports the likelihood that it very possibly could be my cup of tea.

 

It didn't really even feel like they went that in deep into the story though.

 

In the previews they showed a movie called The Darkest Hour which focuses on Winston Churchill seemed more interesting and maybe more up your alley.

[StrongSide]

Different style war movie. Someone asked me how it compared to a Saving Private Ryan, Pearl Harbor, We were soldiers type movie and my response was "I have seen those movies countless times and will continue to watch those movies, I will not see Dunkirk again".

[Getslow]

Different style war movie. Someone asked me how it compared to a Saving Private Ryan, Pearl Harbor, We were soldiers type movie and my response was "I have seen those movies countless times and will continue to watch those movies, I will not see Dunkirk again".

 

Pearl Harbor? You'll continue to watch Pearl Harbor?