"Dunkirk" delivers a visually captivating experience while struggling to evoke emotional engagement. The story was consistent, as something was happening all the time. However, there were only a few moments where I felt tension, and if I did, it was in a minimal way, mostly because of the lack of character depth. I just didn't connect or care for anyone. For me, it was no different than reading this from a history textbook, where I just feel bad for the soldiers in Dunkirk, but not in a deep or emotional way. It wasn't until the very last speech when I did connect emotionally.

Nevertheless, I did like the storytelling. The merging of the three different perspectives was well-executed and felt somewhat satisfying. The cast did a very good job, though I felt they were limited by the lack of complexity. The visual and sound effects were exceptional and immersive, and Zimmer's score was good as per usual, but not his best. Additionally, the cinematography is the standout aspect of the film. If anything kept my eyes on the screen at all times, it was the incredible and beautiful shots this movie has from beginning to end.

I didn't dislike "Dunkirk", but it kind of felt like a disappointment being a hardcore Nolan fan. Of all his work, this is the one I enjoyed the least. While I think many people could appreciate its unique approach, it just wasn't for me.