While many war movies have a very linear approach to their storytelling,Dunkirkis a Christopher Nolan movie, which means things are more intricately designed than most movies of the genre. Nolan structuresDunkirkaround three converging timelines: one week on the beach, one day at sea, one hour in the air. Rather than focusing on the politics and speeches that have become synonymous with WWII movies, Nolan’s film is all about immersing audiences right into the middle of the traumatic, brutal situations war creates for those required to fight for their country. The synopsis forDunkirkreads:
“In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated.”
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‘Dunkirk’ Is One of Christopher Nolan’s Masterpieces
As has become his thing, Nolan shotDunkirkalmost entirely with IMAX and 65 mm cameras mounted on real Spitfires, rescue boats, and a refitted French destroyer. The result is an authenticity that many associate with the filmmaker’s work,even though historians may disagree. Although watching the movie at home does not have quite the same impact as witnessing it on the big screen, there is no denying that the 92% Tomatometer score is one that is completely justified. Additionally, unlike the epicOppenheimer, the film’s 107-minute runtime means it won’t be too hard to fit in a viewing.
As well as Nolan’s impeccable eye behind the camera, the film boasts a cast that many would die to be part of. Hardy is joined by Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh, Barry Keoghan, Jack Lowden, Fionn Whitehead, Cillian Murphy, and pop star Harry Styles.
Naturally,Dunkirk’sdisappearance from Prime Video means that it is bound for another streaming service – and its next stop on its tour of duty will be on Max, where it begins streaming on June 1. The film can also be purchased from Amazon as either a VOD title, or physical DVD. However, for anyone with a Prime Video subscription, there could be worse ways to pass your weekend than immersing yourself in the harrowing depiction of war created by Nolan.
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