No cheesy lines or over interacting with each other while engaged, just quietness and concentration while under pressure, like I imagine it is in real life. Truly a masterpiece, thank you Nolan!
@@triggerme6144 Unless you wanted them to break some priceless relics in the making of the film, they couldn't be pulling very many complex maneuvers in the old birds. As for the radio call-outs, the director likely wanted less chatter in order to build more tension, and it definitely worked.
@@triggerme6144 you mean like at 1:50 when the Bf-109 swooped down to spray Collins then got out since the bomber was bugging out... also quit being so bloody pedantic, its a movie not documentary.
These were really beautifully shot dogfights. People complaining about them being too slow--it's more suspense oriented than action-focused. I love how theres zero CG. It really feels like you're up there.
suspense wasn't the point in these dogfight scenes. these are absolutely action focused, but they are realistic. these dogfights aren't played out faster than real life
Really? I thought the buttons had those big as intake on the lower cowling. This 109 looked like the real thing. I could be mistaken, but I definitely don't think it was CGI. Also, though rare there are 109s still flying around these days.
One point all the commenters missed here, as Collins goes down his last act before a potentially fatal ditch into the channel is to warn his wingman (Tom Hardy) about his fuel status....(@2:59). He may be dying in seconds. But he is still thinking about the mission and the safety of his fellow soldier. RESPECT!!
@@deakblack it is.. this was a mistake on Nolan as he wanted the trapped in the cockpit scene.. its not helped by the fact that he opens the cockpit and then closes it when he decides on ditching
Probably the most realistic dogfighting in any movie. Short bursts, no unlimited ammo, everybody is vulnerable, and no extreme aerobatics. Truly well done
And engagements are over before you know it. I remember from a (realistic) cartoon about the Battle of Britain that fighter pilots weren't as overcome by bloodlust as later in the war. After hitting an enemy plane seriously, they would try to stay behind the stricken aircraft, following it to see if it did crash. Only a few cold blooded pilots would go in for the kill. The Free Polish, among some, but of course they had their reasons. British pilots would target the engines, opening fire from about 250 yards if they followed the book. Polish would come in very close and kill the pilot from 100 yards distance. Now I remember the encounter German ace Adolf Galland had with a lone Hurricane. He gave it a good burst and the Hurricane started to smoke. Keeping up with him, Galland waited for the pilot to bail out. After some tense minutes with nothing happening, other than the Hurricane continuing its way while being on fire, Galland decided to fly close by to check the British pilot up close. He was shocked to find the RAF pilot was dead, his hand probably frozen around the flight stick. Galland in his memoirs: 'I didn't have the courage to finish it off.' So he finally broke off the engagement and turned for home. In his back mirror, he could see the Hurricane still slowly descending, still smoking.
@@AudieHolland you’re not kidding about it being over before you know it. I read about this aerial engagement that took place over the Gulf is Sidra when Muammar Gadaffi was in power. 2 F-14s ended up shooting down 2 Lybian jets and the whole fight lasted only 45 seconds
I mean, they clearly showed emotion. Fear/anxiety, worry, it showed the intensity of the situation and that they care for each other. It was impressive, not because they’re “emotionless” sociopaths, but because they were strong enough to keep composed under immense pressure.
Being a fighter pilot was the most skill intensive role you could have. Not only where planes expensive but they were much more fragile than their ground and sea counterparts. Pilots HAD to be calm, collected and huge mental fortitude, if they were to survive even one day.
@@alejandrovallejo6763planes not a huge issue it’s tanks where I would crumble due to claustrophobia imagine being shot at in one the noise of the bullets hitting the armor
Everyone seen the scene he did in The Revenant? He had one scene where he did crazy eyes in that also, the scene where he told the story of god being a squirrel.
I didn't realize it was Tom Hardy until at the end of the movie. My wife said she knew it was him as the guy from Warrior. I cheered as he was landing his Spitfire "Don't die Ferrier you magnificent bastard
1:51 I'm always having a joy noticing Nolan's signature techniques . Like interrupting an action/speech line with explosions or gunfire. Unexpected and striking, but so immersing.
Seeing the wings subtly flex as they hit the water was when I realized it was completely real. That is very hard if not impossible to get right with CGI
3:50 I remember watching this shot in the biggest screen they had at the cinema and being in complete awe. That part of the soundtrack after the dogfight, the sheer scale of the world in contrast to the planes and the camera movement. It just felt like I was watching something real but fantastic at the same time. Immediately became one of my favorite movies of all time.
Hey pearl harbor was awesome as a kid. Shit if it wasn't for that movie I wouldn't love aviation. But yeah it was cheesy lol but hey Kate beckinsale was hoaaaaawwt
he didnt realise collins was stuck... because from collins pov later as farriers spitfire flys by he give the classic wing dip as he goes by if you watch closely
This movie was executed beautifully. I actually held my breath in the theater when he was checking in on him. No dramatic music, no shouting, a subtle shot of ships approaching for his rescue. Very, very well done.
Deceiving us about Collins being safe after landing with him waving out of the cockpit, and then later showing us what really happened from the sea perspective was just brilliant.
I used to always prefer film but once the advance Red and Arri cameras came out 5 years ago I really started liking digital more for 'most' productions since it was out resolving 35mm in most cases. Still the gold standard is 65mm IMAX. Its hard to appreciate just how big that negative is but it completely dwarfs anything digitally today.
The fighters are Bf109s (the actual planes are Ha1112 Buchons, which are a spanish derivative), the bomber is a He111 (the actual plane is a CASA 2.111, also a spanish derivative), and the dive bombers are Ju-87 Stukas (I belive they used CGI for them).
I think the one thing that sells something like this over CGI (which I’m a fan of when done well) is that with effects, you can perfectly frame a composition. It’s so perfectly lit and composited that I think your brain unconsciously picks up on that. This looks really natural to me and it’s so beautifully shot. There may be a little cg here and there (plane hitting water) but Nolan always does it with such taste if he uses it. Loved these dogfight scenes. Felt so tense watching them.
Yep, there's no way Blade Runner doesn't win this year. Simply astounding cinematography. This was a beautifully shot movie though, and absolutely deserves a nomination!
Fabulous, composed, sheer geniuses Brits at work in those glorious, heroic Spitfires. BF 109 certainly was great, but boy was the Spitfire mighty! that RR Merlin sound must have been very sweet indeed back then! It just doesn't get more effective than that, and I'm not British.... just can't get enough of those realistic scenes. True Heroes these men. Best regards and much respect to any Brits here!
@@Hshs726sjyz when exactly did I show the Germans some disrespect?, you failed ESL... Yeah... that's what people do when at war: They fight for their country... And no German pilots are not "known" for sparing lives... Kindly refrain from spinning history facts as well as my words... Take the rest of the day off
@@billybill6604 yes you are right, I'm sorry, don't know what I thought when I wrote that. I just often see people hating on German planes for no reason and a lot of people think all Germans today are nazis. In some discussions I had people called me a nazi just because I like planes like the 109. I probably mistook you for one of these people and I'm sorry for that. I just absolutely hate it that this ww2 aircraft community is so goddamn toxic. They only argue about Wich aircraft was the best instead of enjoying them. I love all WW2 Planes, and I'm very sorry for my comment.
@@Hshs726sjyz I appreciate you coming back to me in such a witty and polite manner. The internet is a breeding ground for idiots, who turn to Yt and other platforms to oxygenate their absurd views with very few checks and balances. You are clearly not one of them, quite the opposite. Good on you. Nothing wrong with appreciating German craft, they were marvels of engineering. I do like them too. That does not make us nazies... You sound like a nice guy. Warm regards. Take care
@@Hshs726sjyz it's also hard to determine what plane is the best at times. Like the p-51 in an even setting would struggle to sustain maneuvers against any other countries mainline single engine fighter. But it could go so, so much further than any of them and had a good chance of out-running nearly everything. Now that's just one plane, not counting zeroes, spits, 109's, yak's, LA's and so on. Just me ranting but determine the best vehicle can be a fools errand since they were built with different ideas in mind.
I'm surprised nobody mentiones the outro to this scene. (3:50) The vast distances it puts to our perspective shows just how many ways one must concentrate his thought, yet how little can he see at once. And the sound quality, as it also distances itself from the viewer. Astonishing.
I just saw this movie on Netflix. Whoa. I'm still rubbing my eyes in disbelief. This was quite frankly one of the best movies I've ever seen. Did anyone else have this reaction? Firstly, the performances were off the charts. Tom Hardy's performance in particular stood out and that was not easy considering the truly wonderful ensemble cast. His face was covered the whole time yet so much was communicated in such an understated and strong way. Unbelievable. Mark Rylance's performance was just as compelling, albeit completely different. Plus, all the young actors were simply magnificent. If this movie was made 20 years ago, it would be the hit of a lifetime. Unfortunately in this day and age of Trump, Tweets and Kardashians, I'm afraid this kind of depth and quality in a movie is like a tree falling in a forest where only a few hear. Not only the quality of the film making, but the quality of the characters, the situation, the courage and the monumental effect of this time and place in history... a contrast in courage, hope and evil -- all communicated in such deft precision by Christopher Nolan. Watch it. You won't be sorry.
Made a half a billion at the box office and was widely praised by critics and even called one of the best war films Ever. It’s not underrated in any way..
Likely one of the most accurate movie depictions of being inside the cockpit of a Spitfire, during a WW II dog fight. Two of my uncles were RAF fighter pilots, during the Battle of Britain. Both, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. One, posthumously. Incredible, how brave these young men were.
And how young these brave men were. My father was in combat against Me109s and FW190s at the age of 20 and had his 23rd birthday less than a week before the war in Europe ended.
Honestly, these scenes are pure genius. The score is amazing. And there is no cheering, whooping, swearing or anything from the pilots just pure concentration and focus. It really puts you in their shoes and shows you how bad a$$ these guys were.
I like that watch at 00:06. Hard to find ones with a proper vintage color/simplicity to the dial and bezel, under 39mm, in a solid build, for a nice price. One can keep on searching for some, or maybe I'll make my own brand one day
Also, I like how this was a realistic depiction of the Spitfire's abilities. It was pretty much on equal terms with the 109, give or take with various later versions. In this film they effectively lose all 3 of them in one hour of intense dogfighting.
In a loop turn or even emelmin turn, the spit outperformed the Bf109 till the G variant, but by then the spit increased its performance even more. The fockewulf was the only axis plane that had a competitive race of aireal superiority in maneuverability against the spitfire, untill the XVI went into production, that was the spitfire that outclassed all other German mono wing planes as well as allied mono wing planes.
Depends on the Heinkels payload but usually waaay higher .. Also the 109s water cooler (which is shown leaking heavily) is placed on both sides close the root of the wings and not in the middle. Srsly though, you can nitpick at this film for hours but I can appreciate the effort put into it.. it definitely shows. Real dogfights might be too complex or perhaps even a bit boring looking from your typical audience viewer point. THAT or super difficult/expensive/dangerous to capture for a movie unless you CGI.
The rate of fire of the 20mm cannon was half that of the machine gun. The muzzle velocity was much lower than the machine gun and was relatively easy to out-manoeuvre in a tight turn (time-to-target increased) and it only had 7 secs of firing before the magazine was empty. In this movie the Spitfire was hit by machine gun fire. In short the cannon had to hit before it did damage, the machine gun (with the Dowding spread) almost guaranteed a hit and there's flesh and blood inside the aircraft. Knock out the crew and you knock out the aircraft. A few French fighters had the Hispano-Suiza 20mm cannons around the time of Dunkirk. The Hispano cannon carried on a Spitfire shot down a Heinkel in January 1940 but they rejected using it because it was prone to jamming after a single burst. modified Hispano cannons fitted after May 1940 were more reliable. During the battle of France the Germans lost 100 more aircraft than the French and British.
Man, the sound off this movie is amazing!!! I watched in IMAX back in the day, and, if they return today to the theaters I will watch again. Brilliant stuff!
So my bros and I went to see this movie in 30 mm in IMAX. My friends one of whom is a movie buff hated the movie. But I, with my history degree, thought this was one of the best war movies since the 1990s.
Same, here. Being a history buff and having finished a Master’s thesis that included the Battle of France and Dunkirk dramatically changed how I viewed the movie compared to my coworkers.
Surprising that a movie buff hated the film. I'm not a history major, I took film classes in high school and am in college for television production and I thought it was a fantastic film. The fact that so much was accomplished in-camera with physical planes and RC props is just astonishing when you struggle to get a simple interview or B-Roll shot coordinated in my line of work. I'm glad to hear a history buff walked away enjoying the film as well. There's always that clash between making an entertaining and artistic product and attempting to capture a real event as close as possible and contrary to what your friend said, I think Nolan and team kept both camps happy.
Absolutely, my favorite aireal combat scenes of any film. I love how when a plane is hit it doesn't instantly explode into a huge fireball but realistically begins to belch smoke and slowly go down.
so cool to see the clips cut together, thank you! sucks that it’s so hard to see Collins waving though, makes me wonder what other details I’ll miss in the bluray :/ it was so clear in imax.
Wow. I still get chills from those wide shots of those planes gliding over the Canal. Dunkirk has this primal suspense in it that I've rarely experienced in a motion picture. It's a monumental achievement from Mr. Nolan. This film and Inception are the reasons why I'd love to see him tackle a James Bond film.
Some idiots really think plane fights look easy and cool. Yall need to watch WW2 dog fights to see yourself how anxious it was and it is absolutely similar to this particular scene. This movie is realistic without blood and gore.
Psychotic Smile exactly my point , u have to remember your in the sky , so there’s wind involved when shooting aircrafts in sky not as easy that’s why I have some much respect for fighter pilot the Patients alone is just crazy
sure but i can't figure out why the 109s at the beginning allowed spits to get on their tails so easily. Like, damn Hans you are the escort why you're not observing sky? And at the end of the sceen the 109 is following damaged spit - why? He should rather try to take care of active spitfire or get back to bomber.
That's you even doesn't seen MODERN dogfights) Yes, automatically missles and bombs are making easier locking on and shooting, BUT if you're in sight, then ENEMY got an easy job. Even at fastest and most maneuverable fighter, under auto-attack you can just making crazy evasions and whisping a thousand prayers, surviving plane is about fifty/fifty. DCS series (as best citizen example) is actually proves it.
One of the most accurate aerial combat scenes (of this era) in the films. Despite it being a tad too ‘long’ as most dogfights were over in seconds. As I’ve stated before my granddad flew hurricanes (later spits) from Dunkirk onwards. Member of the caterpillar club (and I think goldfish club) wish he we were around to have seen this. When I watched Battle it Britain as a kid he’d always pick things out then dig out his books & papers for us to peruse. This was a good film, for entertainment always take things with a pinch of salt but still. Good on ‘em
Even the cold metallic screaming of the Daimler Benz Kompressor at 1:02-1:04. Nice Mr Nolan! (The heavy thump of the 20 mm autocannons when the He 111 returns fire should have been added to the 109:s as well. Would highlight the different aircraft also cinematically)
Ahhh so you think the air is your ally? But you merely adopted the air. I was born in it! Molded by it. I did not even see the outside of an airplane until I was already a man, and by that time it was nothing to me but *blinding!*
The actor of the pilot is Tom Hardy. The same actor that portrayed Bane in 'Batman the dark knight rises'. Search up 'Bane, darkness is your ally scene' on RUclips and you'll see the quote I stated
I saw this 70mm IMAX when it first came out ... best War Film of the last 20 years ... Nolan paid an incredible tribute to both British, French and German forces.
It's the little details you get from real aircraft that CGI programers just don't think of. The little spiral in the smoke when the 109 breaks away is somehow so pleasing to look at.
This movie is a true masterpiece, the soundtrack amazing, the scenes awesome. It's different having less action than other movies, but I like it. Everything about this movie is great, I just wished we would have had more german scenes on the ground, because we never really saw them.
0:20 I know it's silly to say this, but I really like how you can hear his breathing. It really makes it sound so realistic as if you're in the cockpit.
THIS WAS DONE IN THE TRUE SENSE BY A GREAT DIRECTOR! I WANT AN ENTIRE MOVIE DONE (ex: the battle of britton) LIKE THE 2 AIR SCENES DONE IN THIS MOVIE! I WATCHED THIS MOVIE OVER JUST FOR THOSE 2 SCENES KUDOS DIRECTOR NOLAN!
3:45 is such a great example of irony mixed with dark humor. Collins: (knocks on cockpit window) Fareer: Oh thank God, he's all right. All right, hang in there, help's on its way! Collins: OH MY GOD WINDOW'S NOT OPENING SOMEBODY HELP!!!!!
Just watched this movie last night. Absolutely loved it! Such a great portrayal of our hero’s & really showcased the bravery & suffering they faced. Very sad but events.
Superb and realistic at the same time. A tribute to this young men who rode on the wings of dedication and courage. Dunkirk was the nazis bastards first failure. Others were to follow. May The Royal Air Force Stand by you Thank you for the video Sir Mikhail
2:42, I love the way, German pilot just flew behind Spitfire to make sure he landed okay, and Farrier opened fire aimlessly as if telling the German pilot, don't worry, I've got him, and you can go now.
@@AlbinoY3ti the German pilot was behind him for more then 5 seconds it looks like he had the shot but didn’t take it and most WW2 pilots were known for chivalry as they were “the knights of the air” I could be wrong thou Edit: I rewatched that part and he had a clean shot but we can only speculate why he didn’t take it
One of the things I love about Nolans story choices and presentation style, sure, every real story made for film needs to take some artistic license to create drama and tension, but good story tellers keep the bones of the story, and Nolan does that. But with everything, he makes it relatable to us non extraordinary folks. Some movies with WW2 dogfights don't take into account that you can't turn a piston engine fighter like a sports car due to G forces. You can hear the pilots making grunts and hard breaths as they turn. Sure, its also scary as hell to have to keep moving constantly so the enemy can't line you up. I love Hardy's communication style, its real life and relatable, he needs to know, what is the enemy doing, where are they, where are the threats(fighters). I love the part when they are turning to intercept the bomber, between the music and dialogue.
The memoir of Air Marshal Sir Victor Goddard (a Group Captain on the staff of BEF commander Lord Gort) describes how the former flew back to Britain with orders to ensure that the Chiefs of the Services got the message that more destroyers - and ships of all kinds - were needed to rescue the troops from the sands. How Goddard (who had an extraordinary life) inveigled his way into the inner sanctum of the all-important meeting - with General Ismay representing Churchill) - is a story in itself and its success cannot be over-estimated when considering the eventual outcome. Goddard's account is contained in Chapter Nineteen of his memoir - title: "Skies to Dunkirk" .
No cheesy lines or over interacting with each other while engaged, just quietness and concentration while under pressure, like I imagine it is in real life. Truly a masterpiece, thank you Nolan!
andres o indeed, how it was according to veterans. 😎
@@triggerme6144 Unless you wanted them to break some priceless relics in the making of the film, they couldn't be pulling very many complex maneuvers in the old birds. As for the radio call-outs, the director likely wanted less chatter in order to build more tension, and it definitely worked.
@@triggerme6144 I think you replied to me on accident?
@@triggerme6144 you mean like at 1:50 when the Bf-109 swooped down to spray Collins then got out since the bomber was bugging out... also quit being so bloody pedantic, its a movie not documentary.
Pretty sure op was referring to Affleck's perfomance on Pearl Harbor. "Hammer down!"- (Heinkel cockpit explodes)
Remember seeing this in IMAX. The cannon sound from the bomber was so loud, yet really gave such an immersion.
skimyy i never remembered any he111 had a back 20mm canon
And those fucking Stukas man.....it was absolutely terrifying....a dream come true for an aviation history buff like me :D
Yes this movie was amazing in IMAX
Probably, but a MG131 has a fire rate of 15 rounds/second
Prob one of the best I've seen in Imax. The visuals and the sound was incredible!!
These were really beautifully shot dogfights. People complaining about them being too slow--it's more suspense oriented than action-focused. I love how theres zero CG. It really feels like you're up there.
thy used .. CG smoke n gunfires though. :)
Debasish Chapeyar that's it for gunfire yes, smoke no
suspense wasn't the point in these dogfight scenes. these are absolutely action focused, but they are realistic. these dogfights aren't played out faster than real life
Nolan tried making it as realistic and accurate as possible.
This was probably a realistic pace for dog fighting. It’s chess not checkers. All about energy management and getting a good firing solution.
Hans Zimmer and Christopher Nolan are a match made in a heaven.
TheAwesomeDarkNinja Don’t forget John Williams.
@@dhtelevision John Williams hasn't scored a single Christopher Nolan film. Why even bring him up?
The Steven Spielberg-John Williams duo is a close contender
Yes, Interstellar confirms this
Don't forget about Hoyte Van Hoytema
I really like how Nolan showed the technicality and skill it took to be a fighter pilot. So much was on the line being in the sky.
I plan to be part of the air force after I'm done with High School! I'm actually excited!
@@CrystalKing-2023 good luck man
Thanks man.
@@CrystalKing-2023 You better update us :)
Except that these pilots flew like grandmothers. The real war was way more aggressive and brutal.
Tom Hardy is again crashing planes with no survivors
He's a big actor
For you
he is a method actor
The fire rises, brother.
Can you guys not just appreciate this film for what it is and the story it tells us of
It's a rare thing to see actual aircraft in ww2 movies nowadays.
Max Frankow were talking about Christopher Nolan though...
Heard a rumour that they shot all space scenes for Interstellar in real space and threw Matthew McConaughey with GoPro into actual black hole
haskapaska not GoPro, but IMAX camera that treated like a GoPro camera
This is nothing compared to Stanley Kubrick's contribution to faking the moon landing. He was such a realist that they actually shot it at the moon.
Really? I thought the buttons had those big as intake on the lower cowling. This 109 looked like the real thing. I could be mistaken, but I definitely don't think it was CGI. Also, though rare there are 109s still flying around these days.
One point all the commenters missed here, as Collins goes down his last act before a potentially fatal ditch into the channel is to warn his wingman (Tom Hardy) about his fuel status....(@2:59). He may be dying in seconds. But he is still thinking about the mission and the safety of his fellow soldier. RESPECT!!
Correction, not the North Sea, but the English Channel.
why did he shut the cockpit hatch again before ditching which later nearly kills him?
He opened the hatch to see if he can ditch the Spitfire in water, which was okay.
@@MilkyWay-fd7fz I thought it is advised for fighter pilots to keep the hatch open when ditching
@@deakblack it is.. this was a mistake on Nolan as he wanted the trapped in the cockpit scene.. its not helped by the fact that he opens the cockpit and then closes it when he decides on ditching
Probably the most realistic dogfighting in any movie. Short bursts, no unlimited ammo, everybody is vulnerable, and no extreme aerobatics. Truly well done
No limited fuel especially
And engagements are over before you know it.
I remember from a (realistic) cartoon about the Battle of Britain that fighter pilots weren't as overcome by bloodlust as later in the war.
After hitting an enemy plane seriously, they would try to stay behind the stricken aircraft, following it to see if it did crash.
Only a few cold blooded pilots would go in for the kill.
The Free Polish, among some, but of course they had their reasons. British pilots would target the engines, opening fire from about 250 yards if they followed the book. Polish would come in very close and kill the pilot from 100 yards distance.
Now I remember the encounter German ace Adolf Galland had with a lone Hurricane. He gave it a good burst and the Hurricane started to smoke.
Keeping up with him, Galland waited for the pilot to bail out.
After some tense minutes with nothing happening, other than the Hurricane continuing its way while being on fire, Galland decided to fly close by to check the British pilot up close.
He was shocked to find the RAF pilot was dead, his hand probably frozen around the flight stick.
Galland in his memoirs: 'I didn't have the courage to finish it off.'
So he finally broke off the engagement and turned for home. In his back mirror, he could see the Hurricane still slowly descending, still smoking.
@@AudieHolland you’re not kidding about it being over before you know it. I read about this aerial engagement that took place over the Gulf is Sidra when Muammar Gadaffi was in power. 2 F-14s ended up shooting down 2 Lybian jets and the whole fight lasted only 45 seconds
dogfighting yes, aircraft no. wrong contours, and the spit's wing was flexing during the ditching. flopping. that structure simply WOULD NOT do that.
@@joeberger3441 "No limited fuel especially"
You mean no UNlimited fuel, right?
I love how calm they are. No emotion, just casually speaking like it's another day on the job.
I mean, they clearly showed emotion. Fear/anxiety, worry, it showed the intensity of the situation and that they care for each other.
It was impressive, not because they’re “emotionless” sociopaths, but because they were strong enough to keep composed under immense pressure.
Being a fighter pilot was the most skill intensive role you could have.
Not only where planes expensive but they were much more fragile than their ground and sea counterparts.
Pilots HAD to be calm, collected and huge mental fortitude, if they were to survive even one day.
😌
@@alejandrovallejo6763planes not a huge issue it’s tanks where I would crumble due to claustrophobia imagine being shot at in one the noise of the bullets hitting the armor
power of the british spiff. I wonder what they put into the tea.
Wish i could watch dunkirk in cinemas again. What a experience
The first time Tom Hardy fired his Spitfire's guns made me jump in my seat. Just the sounds in general were amazing, I absolutely loved it.
You can, it's coming back I think?
BlazingRiver realllly!?!
Muhd yep, not sure what countries though.
Muhd Dunkirk and BR 2049 was the best two cinema experiences I ever had.
The worry and expressions in Tom Hardy's eyes during the landing were truly amazing and terrifying
It seems that any role he is in they use his eyes to convey the message. Bane, Mad Max, and now this. He is such a great actor.
Everyone seen the scene he did in The Revenant? He had one scene where he did crazy eyes in that also, the scene where he told the story of god being a squirrel.
"No one cared who I was until I put on the mask"
Warrior
I didn't realize it was Tom Hardy until at the end of the movie. My wife said she knew it was him as the guy from Warrior. I cheered as he was landing his Spitfire "Don't die Ferrier you magnificent bastard
1:51 I'm always having a joy noticing Nolan's signature techniques . Like interrupting an action/speech line with explosions or gunfire. Unexpected and striking, but so immersing.
I really love their communication. The way they talk while they're in vibration inside the plane.
My grandfather downed 35 German aircraft in WW2.
He still holds the record as the worst mechanic the Luftwaffe ever had.
What a hero
LMAO
That was good…I laughed out loud.
worst luftwaffe mechanic or best british spy
You had me in the first half not gonna lis
Just watched special features for this film. It is mind blowing that none of this was CGI.
Link me the video
@@vickjr98 ruclips.net/video/FyJPEuQnO8s/видео.html here
Seeing the wings subtly flex as they hit the water was when I realized it was completely real. That is very hard if not impossible to get right with CGI
Pure cinema
I can't understand how anyone could think this is boring
Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer can make anything so intense.
They even can make drawing intense. I tried listening to Supermarine while sketching stuff, and it made me feel like there was a time limit.
Eh....the scene isn't that intense. It's just OK.
3:50 I remember watching this shot in the biggest screen they had at the cinema and being in complete awe. That part of the soundtrack after the dogfight, the sheer scale of the world in contrast to the planes and the camera movement. It just felt like I was watching something real but fantastic at the same time. Immediately became one of my favorite movies of all time.
So much more realistic than that idiot in “Pearl Harbor” screaming hammer down 50 times in a row.
@Mr x Lol pearl harbor is a great movie
@@jiska111111111111111 TORA TORA TORA yes
MICHEAL BAYS PEARL HARBOUR hell nah
That film was awesome shut up.
@@ac2244 an American in RAF, yeah, really really nice. Such a horrible movie
Hey pearl harbor was awesome as a kid. Shit if it wasn't for that movie I wouldn't love aviation. But yeah it was cheesy lol but hey Kate beckinsale was hoaaaaawwt
3:42 from Tom Hardys point of view he thought his waving means good landing, but actually he was signaling for help as he was stuck inside the cockpit
No I don't think he realised he was stuck so fast to be honest
He didn’t realise he was stuck till Tom Hardy had gone. It was a good luck wave.
Tom hardy thought he was good as dead , that’s why he didn’t eject at the end. So he could be with his comrade in the after life
NeoN maybe you need to see where he got stuck then cuz him waving his hand is him trying to extend the cockpit door
he didnt realise collins was stuck... because from collins pov later as farriers spitfire flys by he give the classic wing dip as he goes by if you watch closely
This movie was executed beautifully. I actually held my breath in the theater when he was checking in on him. No dramatic music, no shouting, a subtle shot of ships approaching for his rescue.
Very, very well done.
The practical effects are awesome in this movie
2:41 one of my favorite scenes, you can really feel the drama in this. Especially with the music from Hans playing in the background.. legendary.
Deceiving us about Collins being safe after landing with him waving out of the cockpit, and then later showing us what really happened from the sea perspective was just brilliant.
What happened I don’t remember?
@@raegenarmer2351He wasn’t waving. He was struggling like hell to get the canopy open and it looked like he was signalling that he was okay.
i mean collins did wind up safe with the civillian boat saving him
@@WindyHeavy Yeah but if the civilians hadn't bashed in his cockpit with the metal hook, he would have surely drowned.
@@BigWelshMikeThat's why you open the canopy before you ditch. For some reason he does, but then he slides it back shut again.
The sound design in this film, the powerful gunshots and music constantly ramping in tension, was such an amazing part of this film
Nolan and Tarantino always present the audience a reason to stick with celluloid. Look at the richness of the image. Spectacular stuff.
WarlordRising they should really redo the Battle of Britain movie they have redone everything else
I used to always prefer film but once the advance Red and Arri cameras came out 5 years ago I really started liking digital more for 'most' productions since it was out resolving 35mm in most cases. Still the gold standard is 65mm IMAX. Its hard to appreciate just how big that negative is but it completely dwarfs anything digitally today.
I believe Ridley Scott is working on it. Personally, like Blade Runner, I think it should be left well alone.
Yeah I really didn't get this movie, what was all the fuss about? I'll check that 1958 version and get back to you.
brettv8 This movie sucked; you're not alone. Looked good though.
The Spitfire is such a beautiful aircraft.
The Germans' aircraft are pretty menacing as well. Are they flying Stukas or Messerschmitts in this film?
Both..
The fighters are Bf109s (the actual planes are Ha1112 Buchons, which are a spanish derivative), the bomber is a He111 (the actual plane is a CASA 2.111, also a spanish derivative), and the dive bombers are Ju-87 Stukas (I belive they used CGI for them).
Thanks for the info..about the spitfires?
The He111 was a large scale flying model as were the Stukas
The last shot of the smoke, the ocean with no land insight and the spitfire is beautiful cinematography
The cinematography on this movie was phenomenal.... This and The Revenant are 2 of my favorites.
I think the one thing that sells something like this over CGI (which I’m a fan of when done well) is that with effects, you can perfectly frame a composition. It’s so perfectly lit and composited that I think your brain unconsciously picks up on that. This looks really natural to me and it’s so beautifully shot. There may be a little cg here and there (plane hitting water) but Nolan always does it with such taste if he uses it. Loved these dogfight scenes. Felt so tense watching them.
Possibly the best air combat film ever made. Battle of Britain is pretty amazing, but this has an atmospheric feel that is very unique.
1:53 the sound when he banks is so awesome
Arguably one of the best movies ever made. The technical aspects of this movies are amazing.
This is one of the most intense scenes I’ve seen in any war movie. I would love to see an entire film about WW2 aircraft styled like this.
The cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema should win the Oscar for these scenes alone.
cripplehawk yeah I agree. I wonder if Roger Deakins will win for blade runner.
deakins deserves it more. 13 noms and not one win, even though he did shawshank, no country, and assassination of jesse james.
This will be a tough one...I saw Dunkirk and Blade Runner 2049 on IMAX. Both films were VERY well shot. They are also my favorite films of 2017.
Hurry Calls those are all amazing films with equally amazing cinematography.
Yep, there's no way Blade Runner doesn't win this year. Simply astounding cinematography. This was a beautifully shot movie though, and absolutely deserves a nomination!
Fabulous, composed, sheer geniuses Brits at work in those glorious, heroic Spitfires. BF 109 certainly was great, but boy was the Spitfire mighty! that RR Merlin sound must have been very sweet indeed back then! It just doesn't get more effective than that, and I'm not British.... just can't get enough of those realistic scenes. True Heroes these men. Best regards and much respect to any Brits here!
They were also evil which should never be forgotten.
@@Hshs726sjyz when exactly did I show the Germans some disrespect?, you failed ESL...
Yeah... that's what people do when at war: They fight for their country... And no German pilots are not "known" for sparing lives...
Kindly refrain from spinning history facts as well as my words...
Take the rest of the day off
@@billybill6604 yes you are right, I'm sorry, don't know what I thought when I wrote that. I just often see people hating on German planes for no reason and a lot of people think all Germans today are nazis. In some discussions I had people called me a nazi just because I like planes like the 109. I probably mistook you for one of these people and I'm sorry for that. I just absolutely hate it that this ww2 aircraft community is so goddamn toxic. They only argue about Wich aircraft was the best instead of enjoying them. I love all WW2 Planes, and I'm very sorry for my comment.
@@Hshs726sjyz I appreciate you coming back to me in such a witty and polite manner. The internet is a breeding ground for idiots, who turn to Yt and other platforms to oxygenate their absurd views with very few checks and balances. You are clearly not one of them, quite the opposite. Good on you. Nothing wrong with appreciating German craft, they were marvels of engineering. I do like them too. That does not make us nazies...
You sound like a nice guy. Warm regards. Take care
@@Hshs726sjyz it's also hard to determine what plane is the best at times. Like the p-51 in an even setting would struggle to sustain maneuvers against any other countries mainline single engine fighter.
But it could go so, so much further than any of them and had a good chance of out-running nearly everything.
Now that's just one plane, not counting zeroes, spits, 109's, yak's, LA's and so on.
Just me ranting but determine the best vehicle can be a fools errand since they were built with different ideas in mind.
I'm surprised nobody mentiones the outro to this scene. (3:50) The vast distances it puts to our perspective shows just how many ways one must concentrate his thought, yet how little can he see at once. And the sound quality, as it also distances itself from the viewer. Astonishing.
Watching this in IMAX was really something else... loved every second of the air scenes.
I just saw this movie on Netflix. Whoa. I'm still rubbing my eyes in disbelief. This was quite frankly one of the best movies I've ever seen. Did anyone else have this reaction?
Firstly, the performances were off the charts. Tom Hardy's performance in particular stood out and that was not easy considering the truly wonderful ensemble cast. His face was covered the whole time yet so much was communicated in such an understated and strong way. Unbelievable. Mark Rylance's performance was just as compelling, albeit completely different. Plus, all the young actors were simply magnificent.
If this movie was made 20 years ago, it would be the hit of a lifetime. Unfortunately in this day and age of Trump, Tweets and Kardashians, I'm afraid this kind of depth and quality in a movie is like a tree falling in a forest where only a few hear. Not only the quality of the film making, but the quality of the characters, the situation, the courage and the monumental effect of this time and place in history... a contrast in courage, hope and evil -- all communicated in such deft precision by Christopher Nolan.
Watch it. You won't be sorry.
You’re not on your own there. Felt exactly the same.
It literally made over 527 million dollars. What makes you think it wasn’t a hit?
You, ma'am, are a thinker of profound thoughts and a gifted wordsmith. but dude, you really gotaa get a life!!!
Made a half a billion at the box office and was widely praised by critics and even called one of the best war films Ever. It’s not underrated in any way..
@@mayiborrowadollar lol
Likely one of the most accurate movie depictions of being inside the cockpit of a Spitfire, during a WW II dog fight. Two of my uncles were RAF fighter pilots, during the Battle of Britain. Both, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. One, posthumously. Incredible, how brave these young men were.
And how young these brave men were. My father was in combat against Me109s and FW190s at the age of 20 and had his 23rd birthday less than a week before the war in Europe ended.
This movie blew me away... twice In one Week! Such a joy to see old school (CG free) movie making
Truly a masterpiece. This Scene alone is an artwork in itself...
Honestly, these scenes are pure genius. The score is amazing. And there is no cheering, whooping, swearing or anything from the pilots just pure concentration and focus. It really puts you in their shoes and shows you how bad a$$ these guys were.
0:30 uggghhh that angled wide shot of the planes, sea and sky is SOOOO BEAUTIFULL.
That's how it's done Red Tails and Midway. Real aircraft and RC models over CGI any day.
Nikolaevna not even red tails....
Not even within 3 years of red tails
Red tails were embarassment of whole allied airforce. Used simply as propaganda by sjws in Hollywood
Actually the Red Tails squadron did really well escorting the bombers, and took down a lot of kraut luftwaffe aircraft down.
all for naught when the movie was shite
I like that watch at 00:06. Hard to find ones with a proper vintage color/simplicity to the dial and bezel, under 39mm, in a solid build, for a nice price. One can keep on searching for some, or maybe I'll make my own brand one day
0:31 that's beautifull shot.....
incredible isn't it!
Not only is the shot beautiful, but listen to that super sexy roar of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. Nolan did not forget to include that:)
JuniorDev so is 3:57
So beautiful. I wish it held for a second or two longer but it is still incredible.
Oh my god, that shot was epic in IMAX
Also, I like how this was a realistic depiction of the Spitfire's abilities. It was pretty much on equal terms with the 109, give or take with various later versions. In this film they effectively lose all 3 of them in one hour of intense dogfighting.
In a loop turn or even emelmin turn, the spit outperformed the Bf109 till the G variant, but by then the spit increased its performance even more.
The fockewulf was the only axis plane that had a competitive race of aireal superiority in maneuverability against the spitfire, untill the XVI went into production, that was the spitfire that outclassed all other German mono wing planes as well as allied mono wing planes.
Excellent camera work on this scene.
On all the film!
He had no idea how much fuel he'll need but he still stuck around to make sure his friend is alright.
1:09
*Pilot knocked out*
__Churchill_never_surrender__ credited for kill
Gary Qi when the Schmitt got a hole in his right wing
On chat: gg.
British Bias
*T H E R E S A H O L E I N Y O U R L E F T W I N G !*
Tiger II P *hole in right wing intensifies*
One of the few WW2 Dogfights movie that I could say "It's Quality". This is what I call realism...
This makes Red Tails looks like complete garbage. No hate against that movie, i enjoyed it but was too far away from realism tbh.
Depends on the Heinkels payload but usually waaay higher ..
Also the 109s water cooler (which is shown leaking heavily) is placed on both sides close the root of the wings and not in the middle.
Srsly though, you can nitpick at this film for hours but I can appreciate the effort put into it.. it definitely shows. Real dogfights might be too complex or perhaps even a bit boring looking from your typical audience viewer point. THAT or super difficult/expensive/dangerous to capture for a movie unless you CGI.
so they don't really blow up into a fiery inferno in midair when bullets hit the rudder? my childhood was a big lie!!
uhhh no.... they hardly pulled any gs or did any evasive maneuvers are you on crack... ?
The rate of fire of the 20mm cannon was half that of the machine gun. The muzzle velocity was much lower than the machine gun and was relatively easy to out-manoeuvre in a tight turn (time-to-target increased) and it only had 7 secs of firing before the magazine was empty. In this movie the Spitfire was hit by machine gun fire. In short the cannon had to hit before it did damage, the machine gun (with the Dowding spread) almost guaranteed a hit and there's flesh and blood inside the aircraft. Knock out the crew and you knock out the aircraft. A few French fighters had the Hispano-Suiza 20mm cannons around the time of Dunkirk. The Hispano cannon carried on a Spitfire shot down a Heinkel in January 1940 but they rejected using it because it was prone to jamming after a single burst. modified Hispano cannons fitted after May 1940 were more reliable. During the battle of France the Germans lost 100 more aircraft than the French and British.
Man, the sound off this movie is amazing!!!
I watched in IMAX back in the day, and, if they return today to the theaters I will watch again. Brilliant stuff!
The music and sound are immense .Perfect mix
3:21
*Drowned*
luftwaffle_commando credited for kill
Gary Qi 1:52 Critical Hit
On chat:
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You War Thunderers ... :)
Was thinking the same thing. P51 H5-NA is my baby. =) 6.3, you get me, fam?!
YOU GOT A HOLE IN YOUR RIGHT WING
That sound design though
randomguy6679 some of the best I've ever heard
Indeed
Great sound
the pilot's voices muffled trough the mask are also very convincing
Watching this wearing quality headphones...
Fucking game changer
So my bros and I went to see this movie in 30 mm in IMAX. My friends one of whom is a movie buff hated the movie. But I, with my history degree, thought this was one of the best war movies since the 1990s.
Same, here. Being a history buff and having finished a Master’s thesis that included the Battle of France and Dunkirk dramatically changed how I viewed the movie compared to my coworkers.
He prob expected those fast paced type of action.
@@neththeobnoxioussponge8929 they did.
Surprising that a movie buff hated the film. I'm not a history major, I took film classes in high school and am in college for television production and I thought it was a fantastic film. The fact that so much was accomplished in-camera with physical planes and RC props is just astonishing when you struggle to get a simple interview or B-Roll shot coordinated in my line of work. I'm glad to hear a history buff walked away enjoying the film as well. There's always that clash between making an entertaining and artistic product and attempting to capture a real event as close as possible and contrary to what your friend said, I think Nolan and team kept both camps happy.
The scene at 2:50 and onwards in IMAX cannot be described in words... The music and the giant screen and the noise and ambience was just top notch.
Absolutely, my favorite aireal combat scenes of any film. I love how when a plane is hit it doesn't instantly explode into a huge fireball but realistically begins to belch smoke and slowly go down.
Cant wait for "If Dunkirk was a Warthunder match"
"Pilot knocked out"
_Player Credited for Kill Farrier_Boy 233_
@@DrSabot-A "Pilot knocked out"
Player credited: BanehardyTom_Survivorboi-FIRE
so cool to see the clips cut together, thank you! sucks that it’s so hard to see Collins waving though, makes me wonder what other details I’ll miss in the bluray :/ it was so clear in imax.
If you purchase the Bluray it'll be better quality trust me. This is already worse than my original file, youtube compression and stuff.
I like that there's another scene with Collins' perspective where you see he's not actually waving goodbye.
Mikhail oh good, that's a relief. I forgot about youtube compression.
Just (impatiently) waiting on my preorder now. :)
1:52 “You’ve got a hole in your right wing!”
Oakley141 War Thunder =D
Negative!
Affirmative!
Give me cover!
Heinz Thank you very much!
Wow. I still get chills from those wide shots of those planes gliding over the Canal. Dunkirk has this primal suspense in it that I've rarely experienced in a motion picture. It's a monumental achievement from Mr. Nolan. This film and Inception are the reasons why I'd love to see him tackle a James Bond film.
Rip grandad 1940 - 2024. Thanks for the storys and memories.
Some idiots really think plane fights look easy and cool. Yall need to watch WW2 dog fights to see yourself how anxious it was and it is absolutely similar to this particular scene. This movie is realistic without blood and gore.
Psychotic Smile exactly my point , u have to remember your in the sky , so there’s wind involved when shooting aircrafts in sky not as easy that’s why I have some much respect for fighter pilot the Patients alone is just crazy
sure but i can't figure out why the 109s at the beginning allowed spits to get on their tails so easily. Like, damn Hans you are the escort why you're not observing sky? And at the end of the sceen the 109 is following damaged spit - why? He should rather try to take care of active spitfire or get back to bomber.
That's you even doesn't seen MODERN dogfights) Yes, automatically missles and bombs are making easier locking on and shooting, BUT if you're in sight, then ENEMY got an easy job. Even at fastest and most maneuverable fighter, under auto-attack you can just making crazy evasions and whisping a thousand prayers, surviving plane is about fifty/fifty. DCS series (as best citizen example) is actually proves it.
Winston Churchill funeral
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One of the most accurate aerial combat scenes (of this era) in the films. Despite it being a tad too ‘long’ as most dogfights were over in seconds. As I’ve stated before my granddad flew hurricanes (later spits) from Dunkirk onwards. Member of the caterpillar club (and I think goldfish club) wish he we were around to have seen this. When I watched Battle it Britain as a kid he’d always pick things out then dig out his books & papers for us to peruse. This was a good film, for entertainment always take things with a pinch of salt but still. Good on ‘em
Even the cold metallic screaming of the Daimler Benz Kompressor at 1:02-1:04. Nice Mr Nolan!
(The heavy thump of the 20 mm autocannons when the He 111 returns fire should have been added to the 109:s as well. Would highlight the different aircraft also cinematically)
Dunkirk is still my favorite Nolan movie.
so simple yet beautifully done.
That tailgunner though !
Frederik the gun sounds so good I didn't think they were cannons like on the me109 I though they were mg42
Since dunkirk happened in 1940, it would be mg34 btw
Frederik oh ok
MG 15 on aircraft, but in reality the MG 15 firs a lot faster than that.
Conor Boyle I'm not saying there is a mg on the heinkle I'm saying that I think there is a me109 cannon on it
Ahhh so you think the air is your ally? But you merely adopted the air. I was born in it! Molded by it. I did not even see the outside of an airplane until I was already a man, and by that time it was nothing to me but *blinding!*
The actor of the pilot is Tom Hardy. The same actor that portrayed Bane in 'Batman the dark knight rises'. Search up 'Bane, darkness is your ally scene' on RUclips and you'll see the quote I stated
Haha, amazing, man.
Let's be Honest Official I was wondering what would break first...
Your spirit...
Or your aircraft...
Needs more attention,your comment!
You're a big plane. For you.
This is the scene where Dunkirk - Supermarine - Hans Zimmer (OFFICIAL) soundtrack plays in the background. Epic.
I saw this 70mm IMAX when it first came out ... best War Film of the last 20 years ... Nolan paid an incredible tribute to both British, French and German forces.
It's the little details you get from real aircraft that CGI programers just don't think of. The little spiral in the smoke when the 109 breaks away is somehow so pleasing to look at.
Me: Im on the bomber
bomber: 0:46
me: NOPE
NOPE.. NOPE I'M OUT.
*flies away*
(credits with Terminator 2 music)
For real. That He-111 was packing something big and heavy hitting.
War thunder shit
Future Jarhead Probably an Mg-151
This movie is a true masterpiece, the soundtrack amazing, the scenes awesome. It's different having less action than other movies, but I like it. Everything about this movie is great, I just wished we would have had more german scenes on the ground, because we never really saw them.
0:20 I know it's silly to say this, but I really like how you can hear his breathing. It really makes it sound so realistic as if you're in the cockpit.
THIS WAS DONE IN THE TRUE SENSE BY A GREAT DIRECTOR! I WANT AN ENTIRE MOVIE DONE (ex: the battle of britton) LIKE THE 2 AIR SCENES DONE IN THIS MOVIE! I WATCHED THIS MOVIE OVER JUST FOR THOSE 2 SCENES KUDOS DIRECTOR NOLAN!
Look how stable the camera movement. The slow-pace looking movement even making this scene more thrilling
Unbelievable! Those guys were so courageous - all of them. I have to see this
Such a great movie! One of my favorites
3:45 is such a great example of irony mixed with dark humor.
Collins: (knocks on cockpit window)
Fareer: Oh thank God, he's all right. All right, hang in there, help's on its way!
Collins: OH MY GOD WINDOW'S NOT OPENING SOMEBODY HELP!!!!!
Never noticed that, well done
@@gxkdykxiyx1985 Explain?
Just watched this movie last night. Absolutely loved it! Such a great portrayal of our hero’s & really showcased the bravery & suffering they faced. Very sad but events.
The way these scenes are shot are so beautiful and it captures the intensity and concentration of a pilot
the oil spills that slick on the poor lads later on. ugh.
This movie is utterly AMAZING.
AT LAST!!!!! ..... After so many "Pearl Harbor" and ·red Tails" CGI fests .... finally an aerial combat scene using real planes
What a beautiful film. The cinematography is perfect!
This scene was amazing in the movie theatres, this is a movie that really benefits from good speakers.
The sound the Spit makes at 0:53 when banking is heavenly.
Superb and realistic at the same time. A tribute to this young men who rode on the wings of dedication and courage.
Dunkirk was the nazis bastards first failure. Others were to follow.
May The Royal Air Force Stand by you
Thank you for the video Sir Mikhail
"Where's the escort?" "Uhhhhhhhh, I got one but.......BANGDINGDANG!"
Dunkirk was the film I cried all the way through, I was drained . Lest we forget
Besides cinematic brilliance, Nolan nails everything, especially the costuming...those British aviator outfits look as real as can be!
I have a palpable feeling of anxiety when I watch this. A welling up of emotion. I just want to step in and help.
Masterclass.
Gabriel Torres mastershit, i mean the film.
2:42, I love the way, German pilot just flew behind Spitfire to make sure he landed okay, and Farrier opened fire aimlessly as if telling the German pilot, don't worry, I've got him, and you can go now.
uhhh no that German pilot was about to destroy him. Farrier scared him off
@@AlbinoY3ti the German pilot was behind him for more then 5 seconds it looks like he had the shot but didn’t take it and most WW2 pilots were known for chivalry as they were “the knights of the air” I could be wrong thou
Edit: I rewatched that part and he had a clean shot but we can only speculate why he didn’t take it
The introduction to IMAX was hundreds of times better than the film itself.
One of the things I love about Nolans story choices and presentation style, sure, every real story made for film needs to take some artistic license to create drama and tension, but good story tellers keep the bones of the story, and Nolan does that. But with everything, he makes it relatable to us non extraordinary folks. Some movies with WW2 dogfights don't take into account that you can't turn a piston engine fighter like a sports car due to G forces. You can hear the pilots making grunts and hard breaths as they turn. Sure, its also scary as hell to have to keep moving constantly so the enemy can't line you up. I love Hardy's communication style, its real life and relatable, he needs to know, what is the enemy doing, where are they, where are the threats(fighters). I love the part when they are turning to intercept the bomber, between the music and dialogue.
The memoir of Air Marshal Sir Victor Goddard (a Group Captain on the staff of BEF commander Lord Gort) describes how the former flew back to Britain with orders
to ensure that the Chiefs of the Services got the message that more destroyers - and
ships of all kinds - were needed to rescue the troops from the sands. How Goddard
(who had an extraordinary life) inveigled his way into the inner sanctum of the all-important
meeting - with General Ismay representing Churchill) - is a story in itself and its success
cannot be over-estimated when considering the eventual outcome. Goddard's account
is contained in Chapter Nineteen of his memoir - title: "Skies to Dunkirk" .