Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" (July 21, 2017) - Part 3

[FunkMiller]

Detroit > Dunkirk

Milton Keynes > Detroit

 

[Kreem Pi]

That's kind of random.

In that spirit, both D&D (Detroit and Dunkirk, not Dungeons and Dragons) are >>> Suicide Squad.

 

[Dr.]

Detroit (pop. 672,000) > Dunkirk (pop. 91,000)

 

[The Shape]

Detroit > Dunkirk

Alrighty, then.

 

[BaelaTargaryen]

LOL

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6836772/

 

[rashad]

Perhaps more impressively, Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” is giving the family friendly comedy a run for its money at just under $27.5 million in its second frame. Warner Bros.’ World War II drama took in $8 million from 3,748 locales on Friday, setting the film up to cross the $100 million mark at $102 million by weekends’ end.

http://variety.com/2017/film/box-of...vie-faces-dunkirk-27-million-race-1202510250/

 

[Gold Samurai]

It has risen to 3%! i guess it's time to book my tickets.

Have we started the fire?

 

[Arachnerd]

The Asylum waste no time, do they?

 

[Lasirius]

Seeing this tonight.

 

[Man in the Suit]

Saw it again today. Nolan's best directed movie. Still a masterpiece.

 

[mclay18]

I don't regret seeing this movie, but I have no desire to see it again.

Nolan does a far too good job of taking the audience into the Dunkirk evacuations in World War II, and it is relentless. The film really pushes the PG-13 rating to the hilt, especially the opening sequence and the beached yacht taking water as the tide rolls in. It's a good movie, impeccably shot with good acting, but it's just relentless and sad. I didn't really feel elated or relieved, but downbeat and pummeled.

That being said, this will likely be the film that garners Nolan an Oscar.

 

[terry78]

Well, it's not a feel good movie. Hence why my showings were mostly just old people.

 

[StormC]

I've never understood the "it's depressing so I only want to watch it once" mentality. If I want to rewatch something, it's because it engaged me and it was well done.

 

[Matt Mortem]

I've never understood the "it's depressing so I only want to watch it once" mentality. If I want to rewatch something, it's because it engaged me and it was well done.

I agree. Schindler's List isn't a feel good film, but I've seen it many times. It's a masterpiece.

 

[NotSoLongAgo]

I've never understood the "it's depressing so I only want to watch it once" mentality. If I want to rewatch something, it's because it engaged me and it was well done.

For me it has to do with the experience being so exhausting and by the end, cathartic, that I wouldn't want to go through it all over again. People don't like to be sad, man

 

[Brother Jack]

I've never understood the "it's depressing so I only want to watch it once" mentality. If I want to rewatch something, it's because it engaged me and it was well done.

It depends on the movie. I have no desire to see Requiem For a Dream again, for instance. But Nolan makes movies that benefit from and, in some cases, even require multiple viewings. Dunkirk is no different.

 

[StormC]

For me it has to do with the experience being so exhausting and by the end, cathartic, that I wouldn't want to go through it all over again. People don't like to be sad, man

Something being intense doesn't necessarily mean it's sad. The Sopranos is one of my favorite TV shows, because despite being bleak, cynical, and nihilistic, it makes me reflect on morality and existentialism, while also being buffered by outstanding performances/dialogue and splashes of well-done action and black humor. I find it extremely rewatchable.

I think Dunkirk lacking rewatchability has to do more with the unorthodox structure/story than anything about the tone and content.

It depends on the movie. I have no desire to see Requiem For a Dream again, for instance. But Nolan makes movies that benefit from and, in some cases, even require multiple viewings. Dunkirk is no different.

Fair enough, but Requiem For A Dream is a pretty extreme example. There's a reason it's at the top of most "saddest movies ever" lists.

 

[lime]

Am I the only one who did not like Dunkirk? I found it pointless. No story, no character development, just random scenes.

And I love everything Nolan has done!

 

[Greens]

Nah, there are a few people here who didn't love it, myself included.

 

[NotSoLongAgo]

Something being intense doesn't necessarily mean it's sad. The Sopranos is one of my favorite TV shows, because despite being bleak, cynical, and nihilistic, it makes me reflect on morality and existentialism, while also being buffered by outstanding performances/dialogue and splashes of well-done action and black humor. I find it extremely rewatchable.

I think Dunkirk lacking rewatchability has to do more with the unorthodox structure/story than anything about the tone and content.

Honestly I haven't even seen Dunkirk yet but I stumbled in and read the out-of-context comment about not wanting to rewatch sad movies and that's what my thoughts were on. I'm talking about depressing movies like Requiem or The Pianist.

 

[Smilodon]

Saw it tonight in SD - which kinda bums me out because I saw Interstellar in 70mm IMAX and that film was visually staggering. Dunkirk didn't grab me as much, but I really thought the story structure was ingenious and the way Nolan peeled back the layers to this film really helped keep me invested.

I love how nameless everyone is. This film is about a collective struggle. Therefore, it is not needed to focus on a particular character or provide tons of details. We are invested in every human who is either fighting on Dunkirk, or putting their lives at risk going to rescue them. People had similar complaints about Shin Godzilla too though, so I guess it might be a technique they're not used to.

Definitely middle of the road Nolan though. The film tugs at the heartstrings a bit, but after Interstellar, in which we are arguably smothered in emotions, it feels a bit lackluster. But I think a 70mm IMAX viewing might change that.

 

[FunkMiller]

Honestly I haven't even seen Dunkirk yet but I stumbled in and read the out-of-context comment about not wanting to rewatch sad movies and that's what my thoughts were on. I'm talking about depressing movies like Requiem or The Pianist.

It's isn't 'sad' or 'depressing'.

It's a realistic interpretation of the survival of 300,000 men, thanks to the bravery of ordinary civilians doing something extraordinary.

It's actually an incredibly uplifting and positive film. I don't know where all this negative stuff is coming from. Yes, it's relentless, but relentless with tremendous catharsis.

I don't know... maybe it's because I'm British, and have more of a connection to the story.

This isn't a film about victory or 'winning', but it sure as hell isn't one long misery-fest about people dying.

 

[BlackFox]

It's isn't 'sad' or 'depressing'.

It's a realistic interpretation of the survival of 300,000 men, thanks to the bravery of ordinary civilians doing something extraordinary.

It's actually an incredibly uplifting and positive film. I don't know where all this negative stuff is coming from. Yes, it's relentless, but relentless with tremendous catharsis.

I don't know... maybe it's because I'm British, and have more of a connection to the story.

This isn't a film about victory or 'winning', but it sure as hell isn't one long misery-fest about people dying.

Yeah In wonder if that does have an effect. We Brits have heard the phrase "spirit of Dunkirk" many times and this film captured that perfectly for me, especially the ending which I found profoundly uplifting but maybe if you dont have that connection this film wont quite work for you? It might have something to do with it.

 

[Filmfan93]

I've never understood the "it's depressing so I only want to watch it once" mentality. If I want to rewatch something, it's because it engaged me and it was well done.

Agree. Dunkirk is pretty relentless, but after 2 showings I really want to see it again and again.

It's about the experience. It takes you in and never lets go. Also, a second watch made me love the movie even more and appreciate the brilliant non-linear storytelling and the 3 timelines perfectly converging by the end.

Lastly, if you want to tell me that the aerial Spitfire sequences are NOT entertaining and you don't want to see them again, go ahead

 

[NotSoLongAgo]

It's isn't 'sad' or 'depressing'.

It's a realistic interpretation of the survival of 300,000 men, thanks to the bravery of ordinary civilians doing something extraordinary.

It's actually an incredibly uplifting and positive film. I don't know where all this negative stuff is coming from. Yes, it's relentless, but relentless with tremendous catharsis.

I don't know... maybe it's because I'm British, and have more of a connection to the story.

This isn't a film about victory or 'winning', but it sure as hell isn't one long misery-fest about people dying.

That's great to hear. I'll (hopefully) watch it tomorrow on 70mm. I'm excited