Nolan's craftsmanship is outstanding. However, movie lacks captivating story and connection with characters. There are only few moments. Other wise, it just seemed like most expensive reenactment for documentary movie. It certainly wasn't what I am looking in fictional movies (you all do understand that this was fiction? Based on true story, yet fictional. Dunkirk happened, yet not like in this movie. It was a lot more messier and bloodier. In the end this seemed like big budget fan film for one WW2 battle). Tom Hardy's performance was very Bane-ish (after watching the movie you'll know what I mean), so if he wasn't pushed on by studio, just because movie needed big name to be in this big budget movie, then Nolan made mistake by casting him. Would be better with someone with no name (at least no name at the moment). Must admit that even I didn't like movie story wise, I admired cinematography. All shots and effects were outstanding, I wish there would be more movies like this every year. It was so nice to enjoy those practical effects. If there was CGI (there definitely was CGI in the movie), it wasn't obvious. Overall, movie felt original and fresh. It was great attempt from Nolan. Can't wait for his next movie.