DUNKIRK new movie!

Prometheus · 12-14-16, 01:22 PM

So what you think about it?

Commander Wallace · 12-14-16, 01:45 PM

The cinematography looks great and the movie, interesting. I don't think any movie can accurately capture the horrors that Dunkirk was and I don't think I would want to see a movie that did.

It is an important piece of history though.

Quote: The Dunkirk evacuation, code-named Operation Dynamo, also known as the Miracle of Dunkirk, was the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk, France, between 26 May and 4 June 1940, during World War II. The operation was decided upon when large numbers of Belgian, British, and French troops were cut off and surrounded by the German army during the Battle of France.

In a speech to the House of Commons, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill called the events in France "a colossal military disaster", saying "the whole root and core and brain of the British Army" had been stranded at Dunkirk and seemed about to perish or be captured. In his We shall fight on the beaches speech on 4 June, he hailed their rescue as a "miracle of deliverance

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkirk_evacuation

Sailor Steve · 12-14-16, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the video link. I'm looking forward to it.

On the other hand, I've been looking forward to it since August.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...hlight=dunkirk

Eichhörnchen · 12-14-16, 04:30 PM

I don't know, but I get the impression that this is entirely focused on the evacuation, yes? The John Mills movie had a good deal of action as his platoon fought their way to the beach, as I recall.

Jimbuna · 12-15-16, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

I don't know, but I get the impression that this is entirely focused on the evacuation, yes? The John Mills movie had a good deal of action as his platoon fought their way to the beach, as I recall.

Yep, my understanding too but will be watching it upon its release.

Mike Abberton · 12-15-16, 10:12 AM

If it can focus on the historical action and be truthful to real events, I think I will like it.

If they "Hollywoodize" it and play around with the truth, insert a love triangle, over-politicize it (especially modern political commentary), etc., I will be much less interested.

Mike

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Thanks for the video link. I'm looking forward to it. On the other hand, I've been looking forward to it since August. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...hlight=dunkirk __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,399 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I don't know, but I get the impression that this is entirely focused on the evacuation, yes? The John Mills movie had a good deal of action as his platoon fought their way to the beach, as I recall. __________________

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,297 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	The cinematography looks great and the movie, interesting. I don't think any movie can accurately capture the horrors that Dunkirk was and I don't think I would want to see a movie that did. It is an important piece of history though. Quote: The Dunkirk evacuation, code-named Operation Dynamo, also known as the Miracle of Dunkirk, was the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk, France, between 26 May and 4 June 1940, during World War II. The operation was decided upon when large numbers of Belgian, British, and French troops were cut off and surrounded by the German army during the Battle of France. In a speech to the House of Commons, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill called the events in France "a colossal military disaster", saying "the whole root and core and brain of the British Army" had been stranded at Dunkirk and seemed about to perish or be captured. In his We shall fight on the beaches speech on 4 June, he hailed their rescue as a "miracle of deliverance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkirk_evacuation

12-15-16, 10:12 AM	#6
Mike Abberton Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 135 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	If it can focus on the historical action and be truthful to real events, I think I will like it. If they "Hollywoodize" it and play around with the truth, insert a love triangle, over-politicize it (especially modern political commentary), etc., I will be much less interested. Mike