Dunkirk took several steps down a different path then many other fine films would have gone. These steps could easily have made a poor film but because the other elements worked so well you still have a fine picture to watch. Here are just a few that I noticed.
(1) LACK OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT- There is no depth that we discover in any of the characters through words but their actions sometimes gives hints of who they are and how they are developing.
(2) INTERLOCKING STORIES- The characters have disjointed stories that only somewhat connect upon further review.
(3) HERO’S DON’T WIN- There is no true victory feeling/glory for those we would consider the hero’s in this story.
*** It is amazing that this film still captivated my attention and drew me into what the characters were going through even if I never really got to meet them. Maybe this is a bit closer to what war really feels like from those who are in the midst of fighting.