peterhorrey

Just like everyone else on first viewing you feel like the dumbest person on the planet. It's only after discussing it with my daughter and watching it again did I "start" to get it. Sure many people want to go to the cinema and be entertained, to escape. So for those people (and don't get me wrong I was hugely entertained even after a third viewing) that want a couple of hours of unchallenged escapism this movie won't work for them.

BUT (in a good way); this is yet again testament to the genius of Nolan. If he only made one movie as great as this he could live off the plaudits for the rest of his life. Without exception he has created half a dozen (if not everyone) works of art. He is transcendent. I've seen the Sistine chapel and it's impressive but what Nolan does is touched by God (and I don't believe in any of the man made religions!).

I hope one day I can write something a tenth as good as a storyline as he's written here. It's flawless. If you don't get it just go and see it again.

Oh and as for not being able to hear the odd word of dialogue do you really think this was an oversight? His attention to detail would have picked up on this. This was deliberate? You just need to listen a bit harder. Don't expect a genius to make sense, but as they go he often does.

Still trying to fathom the end war scene! Hang on maybe I am pretty dumb, or just ignorant, oh well blissfully I will await the DVD release!

As they say the people that brought you Band of Brothers. This instalment could quite easily fit into that brilliant series. Reading some of the other reviewers it's clear that those that served admire its authenticity. We are too picky in this day and age. As Maximus Decimus proclaims "Are you not entertained..." Like the brilliant Das Boot this is a superior piece of film making. It takes you more or less straight into the action. It's tense and nail biting. Tom and Stephen Graham are first class (goes without saying). The script is real and there is no space for jingoistic bravado, just quiet bravery. Outstanding a must watch.

This is a must watch for anyone. It has everything, it triggers every emotion. It is a brilliant observation of small time gangsters. This is in the same league as Shane Meadows "Dead Mans Shoes". Stunning cinematography, outstanding acting by the whole cast. And a simple tale of morality, loyalty and trying to do the right thing. How is is the latest Liam Neeson film can be #1 in the box office this week when a film like this deserves a huge audience.