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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Directed by Leslie Norman (The Long, The Short And The Tall), starring John Mills (Ice Cold In Alex, Goodbye Mr Chips, Great Expectations) Richard Attenborough (Brighton Rock, The Great Escape) and a cast featuring genuine army officers, Dunkirk is one of the most authentic representations of conflict during World War II. Dunkirk follows the dramatic events leading up to Operation Dynamo, where upon the British Army attempted to rescue fellow soldiers and allied troops from Nazi occupied France. Seen from the dual perspectives of a jaded journalist in search of propaganda and a weary soldier desperately trying to give his troop some hope, Dunkirk never shies away from the brutality of war and the bravery of its soldiers. ...Dunkirk
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79 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I thought I knew the titles of just about all British war films (and had seen most of them), but for some reason I had never even heard of this one. This made me suspect that it wasn't very good, when I saw it advertised on Amazon, but I decided to buy it anyway, on the strength of the good reviews it seemed to be getting. How glad I am that I did! It is absolutely superb! It is brilliantly directed, so that it is gripping from first moment to last, and so utterly realistic and consistently interesting (it reminded me a little in that respect of the best parts of the recent "Band of Brothers"). I only ever bother to write reveiews of products that I think have been somewhat overlooked or under-appreciated, or which are surprisingly good, and "Dunkirk" falls into all those categories. It is, also, incidentally, educative, in that it deals with that part of World War II which has probably had least attention from film-makers, namely the early days leading up to the fall of France. What, precisely, was the British Expeditionary Force trying to do, and where did they get to before they were beaten back? You will get some idea of the answers to these questions from this film. You will, also, I think, get a pretty good idea of what it was like to be an infantryman at the time.
I must also mention the special effects. For a modern film they would be very good indeed, for a film made in the 1950s they are simply amazing - gunfire, bombs, explosions, ships sinking - all horribly realistic and terrifying. For anyone wondering whether or not to buy this film, hesitate no longer: it is simply one of the best war films ever made!
I must also mention the special effects. For a modern film they would be very good indeed, for a film made in the 1950s they are simply amazing - gunfire, bombs, explosions, ships sinking - all horribly realistic and terrifying. For anyone wondering whether or not to buy this film, hesitate no longer: it is simply one of the best war films ever made!
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I recall seeing this film the first time during its initial release during 1958, and to this day, remains one of my favourite British War films alongside Sink The Bismarck, Battle of Britain, and the Dam Busters just to name a few.
The story centres around a platoon of British soldiers who become accidentally detached from the main force retreating back to the French coast after the German Army breaches French defences around the Sedan area. After the platoon sergeant is killed in action Corporal John Mills takes charge and throughout many stirring adventures, he and his comrades finally reach the beaches where they spend a harrowing few days dodging the German Stuka Dive Bombers dropping their bombs amongst the sand dunes.
As a fine war film in its own right, I cannot rate this film too highly. It still stands up very well after all these years. Certainly, it is no Saving Private Ryan, it doesnt have to be; it is a great human story about the remnants of a large army struggling to survive against impossible odds.
The story is also enhanced by a group of sailor volunteers led by Bernard Lee who take their boats across the Channel to bring home the men stranded on the beaches, and this film is a testament to their courage and the "Little Ships" for which the miracle of Dunkirk is remembered.
The Dunkirk evacuation was a heroic defeat for the British Army, but it also allowed the army to fight another day. It is also a tribute to the courage of all the men who fought and died there.
This film should be in everyones collection. Good picture and sound.
The story centres around a platoon of British soldiers who become accidentally detached from the main force retreating back to the French coast after the German Army breaches French defences around the Sedan area. After the platoon sergeant is killed in action Corporal John Mills takes charge and throughout many stirring adventures, he and his comrades finally reach the beaches where they spend a harrowing few days dodging the German Stuka Dive Bombers dropping their bombs amongst the sand dunes.
As a fine war film in its own right, I cannot rate this film too highly. It still stands up very well after all these years. Certainly, it is no Saving Private Ryan, it doesnt have to be; it is a great human story about the remnants of a large army struggling to survive against impossible odds.
The story is also enhanced by a group of sailor volunteers led by Bernard Lee who take their boats across the Channel to bring home the men stranded on the beaches, and this film is a testament to their courage and the "Little Ships" for which the miracle of Dunkirk is remembered.
The Dunkirk evacuation was a heroic defeat for the British Army, but it also allowed the army to fight another day. It is also a tribute to the courage of all the men who fought and died there.
This film should be in everyones collection. Good picture and sound.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
What a great film.
The trek back to Dunkirk in the face of defeat is so well captured and the agony of the wait by the troops on the beach as each vessel that pulled up was attacked by Stuker dive bombers is wonderfully interpreted.
My old Dad was at Dunkirk and his description of those Stukers bombing not just ships and boats but troops on the beach, validates these scenes, in my mind making this film a true study of the spirit of the time.
The trek back to Dunkirk in the face of defeat is so well captured and the agony of the wait by the troops on the beach as each vessel that pulled up was attacked by Stuker dive bombers is wonderfully interpreted.
My old Dad was at Dunkirk and his description of those Stukers bombing not just ships and boats but troops on the beach, validates these scenes, in my mind making this film a true study of the spirit of the time.
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A great film and a bit ahead of its time.
It doesn't flinch from exposing the incompetence of allied military and political strategy in the opening phases of the war and the not exacty 'united' population (many of whom... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Barry Wom
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John Mills, Richard Attenborough and Bernerd Lee star in this very well made war drama, which is based on the real life events of "Dunkirk". Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Marilyn A. Rice
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Excellent. Brilliant performances from Mills, Attenborough and Lee. The real footage that is interspersed appears to be of a later date. Good service from seller.
Published 12 months ago by Redolp1
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Even though our men were in retreat of the advancing germans, the bravery & courage they had was awesome. Read more
Published 17 months ago by L. bowen
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Again!! John Mills films are always great to watch.He always had a talant from the start.
Published 20 months ago by Pete's DVD
Not the Best
I just saw this yesterday, really the rest of it. I had stopped watching it the other day because it didn't catch my interest. The rest of the film was no better. Read more
Published 21 months ago by plid
Old but still fresh snapshot on one episode of WWII
This is now an old movie dealing with the evocative storey of Dunkirk where patriotic myth has largely supplanted History. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Tim Anderson
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Brilliantly filmed with tight editing, "Dunkirk" weaves personal tales of the evacuation at Dunkirk. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Ross Maynard
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Published 23 months ago by road nomad
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Based on what happened at Dunkirk during World War 2 .As far as i can make it was true too to life in what happened there , it would need a WW2 veteran to tell you whether the film... Read more
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