Going into the movie I was ready to compare it to my all time favorites, Apocalypse Now, Saving Private Ryan, Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, and The Dear Hunter, but "Dunkirk" didn't even come close. A mix of poor character development, plot, context, and over-the-top acting was what killed the beast. There was some vivid depictions of the horrors of war and interesting cinematography, but all in all a major disappointment. "Dunkirk" had incredible potential but fell flat of reaching new heights. Definitely a movie to only see once.