There's just something missing here. I know, I'm supposed to tell you what it is, Dramatic scenes well acted and stunningly photographed don't make a movie; there must be a story. Great movies, even good movies, start with a coherent story; one that can be told by an elder around a campfire. The director lost the story and his way.

In the end, Dunkirk fails the "I'd watch it again" test. Has there ever been a film you considered the "Best Picture" that you didn't want to watch again? Of course not. It makes you wonder how many of the Academy members saw "Dunkirk"...

P.S. Mr. Dawson, the boat captain/father is masterfully played by Mark Rylance. His performance is the only thing that's Oscar worthy about this film.