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General Category => Literature, Music, Art & Entertainment => Topic started by: Enki on July 27, 2017, 12:19:22 PM

Title: 'Dunkirk'
Post by: Enki on July 27, 2017, 12:19:22 PM

Just been to see Christopher Nolan's  film,'Dunkirk'. I thought it was well acted throughout, but was extremely disappointed in the film itself. I found it boring, limited, lacking in expansive or even important historical detail, and with an ending which seemed overly sentimental.

My thoughts are best summed up by this article

https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2017/jul/26/bloodless-boring-empty-christopher-nolan-dunkirk-left-me-cold

Title: Re: 'Dunkirk'
Post by: Rhiannon on July 27, 2017, 08:53:16 PM

I wonder if it has been sanitised somewhat to keep the age rating down. The presence of Harry Styles suggests that it will be marketed to teens as much as adults. Something similar happened with Daniel Radcliffe appearing post-Potter in the Woman in Black.

Title: Re: 'Dunkirk'
Post by: Owlswing on July 28, 2017, 04:25:49 AM

Agree with both the above!

Title: Re: 'Dunkirk'
Post by: Walter on July 28, 2017, 12:04:39 PM

Quote from: Rhiannon on July 27, 2017, 08:53:16 PM

I wonder if it has been sanitised somewhat to keep the age rating down. The presence of Harry Styles suggests that it will be marketed to teens as much as adults. Something similar happened with Daniel Radcliffe appearing post-Potter in the Woman in Black.

I heard Mark Rylance say exactly that in an interview on the radio.

Title: Re: 'Dunkirk'
Post by: Rhiannon on August 01, 2017, 12:15:02 PM

Just to say that the verdict of those I know who've seen this is one of disappointment. A good enough film that could have been a great one sums it up.