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Christopher Nolan has been a fan-favorite filmmaker since the release of Memento in 2000, and his movies tend to be among the most highly anticipated, whether they’re twist-heavy thrillers, superhero blockbusters, or sci-fi spectaculars. His latest, Dunkirk, is unlike anything we’ve seen from him before. The World War II drama is his shortest feature since his debut, Following, but the excitement for the movie is as great as with any of his past efforts. And today we know how it measures up to its promise, as a number of critics and journalists who saw early screenings of the film were finally allowed to voice their opinions on social media.
First, here’s some more information you need to know about Dunkirk:
What it’s about: Simply put, the movie depicts the 1940 evacuation of more than 300,000 Allied soldiers from Dunkirk, France, where they had been surrounded by and continued to be attacked by the Germans. The events are seen from three different perspectives: by land, by sea, and by air.
Who is in it: Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance, James D’Arcy, Fionn Whitehead, and Harry Styles.
How best to see it: IMAX 70mm all the way.
When it comes out: July 21.
The full review embargo is currently up on Monday, July 17, so stay tuned for all reviews here at Rotten Tomatoes. Early social reactions are included below.
#Dunkirk is chaotic, relentless, thrilling & one of the most captivating movies you will see this year. A master class in craft. What a ride pic.twitter.com/7PUxG71KKZ
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) July 10, 2017
From direction to editing to cinematography to score, w/ #Dunkirk Christopher Nolan proves he is one of the great filmmakers of our time
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) July 10, 2017
DUNKIRK: intense! 3 intercutting stories on 3 time frames. Almost a silent film, w/ incredible score. May be divisive. I LOVED. See 70mm! pic.twitter.com/E6Xga21Skm
— Alicia Malone (@aliciamalone) July 10, 2017
Dunkirk is thrilling, beautiful & a must in 70mm IMAX – but it's also hard to ignore that it has zero distinctive personalities/characters.
— (((Eric Eisenberg))) (@eeisenberg) July 10, 2017
#Dunkirk packs a wallop but VERY different Nolan movie. Def see on IMAX. Tom Hardy has 10 lines & is amazing. Harry Styles can act people!!! pic.twitter.com/uyG6rR0NV1
— Jason Guerrasio (@JasonGuerrasio) July 10, 2017
Dunkirk is edge of your seat filmmaking that’s fully realized in @IMAX. Can honestly say I’ve never seen anything like it. See this in IMAX! pic.twitter.com/7F10lnBB5U
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 10, 2017
I have seen #Dunkirk and it is a triumph: beautifully filmed, deeply moving, strong turns all round (and yes, that includes Harry Styles)
— Anna Smith (@annasmithjourno) July 10, 2017
DUNKIRK is fantastic. Truly thrilling from first to last second. A heartbreaking, heart-pounding, nail-biting offering. Nolan fans, rejoice.
— Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) July 10, 2017
DUNKIRK is very suspenseful. My palms were sweaty almost the entire film. Not my favorite from Nolan, but still a home run. pic.twitter.com/3btS9U28Yy
— Brandon Norwood (@bwood0824) July 10, 2017
Yeah, so I can now say I've seen #Dunkirk, and it is one of the best war films ever made. Genuinely. Seriously. Incredible experience.
— Rohan Gotobed (@Rohan_Gotobed) July 10, 2017
