tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post3326219021148326672..comments2024-03-28T11:13:03.777-05:00Comments on Word Splash - Joanne Faries: Movie Review Madness - DunkirkJoannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-19708425723423672972018-03-04T12:09:14.211-06:002018-03-04T12:09:14.211-06:00I finally got to see Dunkirk. I thought it was wel...I finally got to see Dunkirk. I thought it was well done and nail-biting until the scene where they were on the train with blue seats (these trains with open seating rather than separate carriages weren't put into service until the 1960s!) Apparently there were lots of goofs, but then again it was a fictional account. <br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-78890629926965176012017-08-16T17:51:26.874-05:002017-08-16T17:51:26.874-05:00A good review. I nearly wet my pants when you said...A good review. I nearly wet my pants when you said Harry Styles was in it. I'd love to see it because 'Dunkirk' is a great story and I'm surprised they haven't filmed it before now.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094441414025227387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-41067204085188888162017-08-13T16:27:36.637-05:002017-08-13T16:27:36.637-05:00Indeed. Will we ever learn? Not enough folks ref...Indeed. Will we ever learn? Not enough folks reflect on historyJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-69044660996700464832017-08-13T05:04:03.849-05:002017-08-13T05:04:03.849-05:00Watched this while on holiday - extremely well ma...Watched this while on holiday - extremely well made and hard hitting. Loved the way Nolan ended it too, very subtle. <br />Three quarters of a century later young men are still dying in combat, we are so slow to learn.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-83644497050544413602017-08-08T13:25:49.961-05:002017-08-08T13:25:49.961-05:00I understand. It can be exhausting when you feel b...I understand. It can be exhausting when you feel beseigedJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-56680994568377459762017-08-08T12:38:31.038-05:002017-08-08T12:38:31.038-05:00My husband went to see this last week, but I passe...My husband went to see this last week, but I passed on it. I'm not a fan of war movies. They exhaust me too much because I feel like I'm a part of the action. I'm sure this is a well-done movie, just not my cup of tea. Glad you enjoyed it. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-69792632616211345962017-08-08T09:56:06.036-05:002017-08-08T09:56:06.036-05:00Hey. Yes a lot of thought was put into this film. ...Hey. Yes a lot of thought was put into this film. It shows choices to survive. Some brave, some instinct, etc. pretty overwhelmingJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-13775123021767060432017-08-08T09:54:26.462-05:002017-08-08T09:54:26.462-05:00Well it is war.... Well it is war.... Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-27634031286162348182017-08-08T09:54:01.256-05:002017-08-08T09:54:01.256-05:00Wow. That is quite interesting. So much is fate o...Wow. That is quite interesting. So much is fate or karmaJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-17200947319124839922017-08-07T13:44:58.287-05:002017-08-07T13:44:58.287-05:00A very thoughtful review, Joanne. Trying to depict...A very thoughtful review, Joanne. Trying to depict war in a film must be overwhelming. This one sounds as though it's a rightful effort that keeps the viewer invested. Thank you.<br />Have a great week. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-62437800710968401012017-08-07T13:27:30.321-05:002017-08-07T13:27:30.321-05:00My husband wants to see it but he may have to go t...My husband wants to see it but he may have to go to this one alone. Doesn't sound like I would like it much, esp. if there any graphic killing/death. Is there?JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-75130195353199238932017-08-07T11:31:24.453-05:002017-08-07T11:31:24.453-05:00"The miracle of Dunkirk" still looms lar..."The miracle of Dunkirk" still looms large in British history. A friend told me, just yesterday, that his father was waiting on the beach to board a boat when someone knocked him to the ground and took his place. Ten minutes later he saw the boat take a direct hit from the air and all lives were lost - about 60 men. Even today one can occasionally see a small river boat or pleasure boat that claims to have been a part of what happened at Dunkirk in 1940!<br /><b><a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> CLICK HERE for Bazza’s ridiculous Blog ‘To Discover Ice’</a></b><br />bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-44644395235045267532017-08-07T10:01:35.003-05:002017-08-07T10:01:35.003-05:00I admit I did not know enough about Dunkirk. I rea...I admit I did not know enough about Dunkirk. I read up a bit before the movie. Quite a time for England. WowJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-53880267491168370752017-08-07T09:29:53.043-05:002017-08-07T09:29:53.043-05:00And worthy of themAnd worthy of themJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-41314973341163535422017-08-07T09:27:34.450-05:002017-08-07T09:27:34.450-05:00You should for sureYou should for sureJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-44666692402985511672017-08-07T09:25:32.014-05:002017-08-07T09:25:32.014-05:00Thanks. I knew that. Duh. I will make my correctio...Thanks. I knew that. Duh. I will make my correction for Mr Styles- now actor too. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-68307804839606172342017-08-07T09:24:24.836-05:002017-08-07T09:24:24.836-05:00It is war. Nothing much extra. Well doneIt is war. Nothing much extra. Well doneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-18084296622086054522017-08-07T09:22:52.794-05:002017-08-07T09:22:52.794-05:00Indeed. I lnew when I read your review that I was ...Indeed. I lnew when I read your review that I was in for quite a filmJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-56355151703375369972017-08-07T08:01:51.121-05:002017-08-07T08:01:51.121-05:00Hi Joanne - I saw it last week ... and had written...Hi Joanne - I saw it last week ... and had written 6 years ago about this incredible piece of history, when so many non-service men got involved in the nautical rescue for our service men from Dunkirk ... then rescuing the French too ... <br /><br />Incredible score ... pulsating through, ear shattering is how I've seen it described. It's beautifully photographed ... <br /><br />... and I love the way Nolan has broken the film into the three aspects ... one week on land, one day at sea, and one hour in the air ... <br /><br />A very informative film ... about a ghastly disastrous time, so near to defeat, by the British - rescued by the "Little Ships" ... <br /><br />Thanks for your review - and I hope many will get to see the film ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-52346080370109662222017-08-07T07:49:38.002-05:002017-08-07T07:49:38.002-05:00Sure it will bring many an Oscar win indeedSure it will bring many an Oscar win indeedPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-20784602282445102882017-08-07T07:48:43.155-05:002017-08-07T07:48:43.155-05:00This is one I do hope to see on the big screen.
B...This is one I do hope to see on the big screen.<br /><br />Bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-6126177972718255382017-08-07T07:04:58.116-05:002017-08-07T07:04:58.116-05:00I've been waiting for this review from you - I...I've been waiting for this review from you - I completely agree with you. The lack of backstory and minimal dialogue was perfect for this film.<br /><br />(PS. It's One Direction, not New Direction)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-42061734964831057582017-08-07T06:47:53.965-05:002017-08-07T06:47:53.965-05:00I have seen older versions of the film many years ...I have seen older versions of the film many years ago, This is an excellent review on what appears to be a very good update.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379826084010321238.post-20515997577081560932017-08-07T06:46:48.538-05:002017-08-07T06:46:48.538-05:00Exactly my thoughts. It placed you right there in ...Exactly my thoughts. It placed you right there in the action like no other war film. It's going to win a lot of Oscars.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com