Churchill's mother was American. He was the best President you never had. His quote at the end: "...we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God’s good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.”
My father was on the Moll at Dunkirk aged 19. He used to call out at night but never spoke about his ordeal. He died aged 94. Rest in peace Dad. I miss you.
My father was in the Sherwood foresters and had his legs shot and walked with a limp and pain for the rest of his life, he never spoke about the war and was only 55years old when he died. Great movie.🇬🇧
Never confuse movies with history. The real story of Dunkirk was that 300’000 men made it back home and so enabled Britain to continue to fight. This movie has lots of lots of little battles and disasters, many of which could have happened, but overall, history records a triumph of organisation.
Mark Rylance has an overshadowed performance in this. Historic fact: the people who volunteered their boats came from all walks of life, including Charles Lightoller, 2nd Officer on the Titanic, 28 years earlier.
@@BluntReactionsBB Bridge of Spies is pretty good. He was also great as the lead in the BBC TV series Wolf Hall, which is about the Court of Henry VIII.
Probably my all time favourite Nolan movie. The way he captures three different timelines of the events played out in the movi makes it so one almost have to see it at least twice to fully get the experience. But from acting to camera work, special effects and not to forget the music. What a ride this is from the perspective of a movie viewer ..
Some info about the air war during the Dunkirk episode. The British Spitfire & other fighters only had the British .303 Enfield machine guns for firepower. It wasn't until later that they had the American made Browning 50 cal guns. They had to get dangerously close to an adversary to use their guns. A landing in water is called ditching and that pilot made a mistake leaving the canopy closed but it made for good film drama. When a plane hits the water the airframe gets distorted which can make opening the canopy difficult. There was a bigger air battle going on during Dunkirk that was at such a high altitude that all they could see was the contrails from the aircraft. The only thing that stopped the Germans from invading England was the RAF & their Spitfire aircraft.
What he just said at 16:12, "The swell looks good; I'm ditchin'", means the sea is calm; I'm going down. If you had to land in rough seas with big waves, the entire enterprise becomes much more problematic.
My grandfather designed the undercarriage of the de Havilland Mosquito. The fastest airplane for most of WWII, because it was made of wood. I also happened to be born in the same hospital as Tom Hardy, days apart. Out mothers made friends in the hospital. I don't know if that really ads up to anything. I went to school with Tom and I had the feeling he would always make it big someday. I also read that Hermann Wilhelm Göring once said, if he had 1 Mosquito for every 10 of his bombers, the battle of Britain would have been won in a week. So put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Stuka dive bombers were basically slow and even with a rear gunner suffered badly during the Battle of Britain though were the terror of Europe leading up to Dunkirk. 41 Stukas were lost during the battle and forced Hermann Goring to withdraw them.
I cannot imagine the fear they went through when they heard those Stuka sirens coming towards them.. Have you guys watched the newer version of “all quiet on the western front”? it’s a long movie but really worth the watch! I would recommend it for sure, another one you could watch is 1917, that’s not too bad either. Keep up the good work Guys I’ve been subscribed since you uploaded paranormal activity. You guys deserve so many more subscribers, I wish you both the best! X 6:16
Google how many spits were actually sent to help the evacuation. It sure as hell wasnt three and the ships didnt have time to sound their horns in the middle of a massive assault by enemy ships, fighters and stukas.The 1950s film is way more accurate historically.
True but what Nolan has managed to capture here is some of the best filmed dogfights I've seen combined with that music. Absolutely insane how well made this movie is only he terms of special effects and camera work.
The guys not choosing to die. He's choosing to die trying to get home. People have swam the crossing before. That's how close to home they felt. So close yet so far away.
Came out of the cinema, watched the end in floods of tears. It is unusually structured, so intense, but hit home re the stakes of fighting Hitler. I hope it was worth it?
Enjoyable reaction to an exceptional film. However I would take issue with you guys on your opinion of people in the 70's. The proportion of informed to those who you describe as " ignorant" - are broadly much the same as today. Indeed, there was a lot less "fake" news around then, and just as much, maybe even more political awareness amongst the young. Incidentally, my father was captured at Dunkirk at the age of 23 and spent 5 years as a POW.
We are glad you enjoyed it. I can understand your point on that. Oh wow! Impossible to comprehend what he went through; we appreciate his sacrifice! Thanks for the comment.
People were more ignorant in 1970?! I would argue that people today are far less knowledgeable than in the 50s, 60s and 70s. I think you are conflating two very different things: information and wisdom. Yes, there is more information readily available online, but how you interpret that information is what really counts. People don't read anymore. Let me be precise. Very few of us now haunt libraries and borrow books, to take home and digest. Pause from time to time and reflect on what you have just read. Think it over and then resume reading. Who does that, these days. Yes, we have Kindle and so forth, but it's just not the same. When students at Harvard and other elite universities can't answer the question: Whom did the U.S. fight during WW2, you know we are in trouble.
You’re making very bold and generalized statements. Stating that people were more ignorant 50-plus years ago, while general, is not untrue. Additionally, being able to regurgitate historical facts is not that useful or impressive. What’s useful is understanding historical context and why major events, i.e., war, occurred in the first place so we can hopefully learn from those catastrophic errors.
@@BluntReactionsBB You just said, "I'm not an historian." Well, I AM. You're lecturing me on historical perspective! I would say that's a rather bold statement. I could give YOU lectures on different historical eras that would be rich in context, and content, as well. People who know me well tell me that they not only find me a fount of information, but that I put everything in context better any one else they have ever known. I don't like blowing my own horn, but this is just too much. Did I not say, "Yes, there is more information readily online, but how you interpret that information is what really counts." I think YOU are the one who is placing a premium on facts.
Churchill's mother was American. He was the best President you never had. His quote at the end: "...we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God’s good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old.”
Elgars Nimrod was playing in the background at the end ,when the spitfire landed on the beach ! What a fabulous piece of music!
My father was on the Moll at Dunkirk aged 19. He used to call out at night but never spoke about his ordeal. He died aged 94. Rest in peace Dad. I miss you.
Ps Dad said if he ever got off that beach he would never moan again. He never did.
Crazy. Rest in peace.
My father was in the Sherwood foresters and had his legs shot and walked with a limp and pain for the rest of his life, he never spoke about the war and was only 55years old when he died. Great movie.🇬🇧
Never confuse movies with history. The real story of Dunkirk was that 300’000 men made it back home and so enabled Britain to continue to fight. This movie has lots of lots of little battles and disasters, many of which could have happened, but overall, history records a triumph of organisation.
Mark Rylance has an overshadowed performance in this. Historic fact: the people who volunteered their boats came from all walks of life, including Charles Lightoller, 2nd Officer on the Titanic, 28 years earlier.
Favorite Mark Rylance movie?
@@BluntReactionsBB Bridge of Spies is pretty good. He was also great as the lead in the BBC TV series Wolf Hall, which is about the Court of Henry VIII.
@@BluntReactionsBB Bridge of Spies Mark Rylance favorite movie
Thought he was a standout in this actually. Heis a great actor, wonderful in Wolf Hall.
Probably my all time favourite Nolan movie. The way he captures three different timelines of the events played out in the movi makes it so one almost have to see it at least twice to fully get the experience.
But from acting to camera work, special effects and not to forget the music. What a ride this is from the perspective of a movie viewer
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Some info about the air war during the Dunkirk episode. The British Spitfire & other fighters only had the British .303 Enfield machine guns for firepower. It wasn't until later that they had the American made Browning 50 cal guns. They had to get dangerously close to an adversary to use their guns. A landing in water is called ditching and that pilot made a mistake leaving the canopy closed but it made for good film drama. When a plane hits the water the airframe gets distorted which can make opening the canopy difficult. There was a bigger air battle going on during Dunkirk that was at such a high altitude that all they could see was the contrails from the aircraft. The only thing that stopped the Germans from invading England was the RAF & their Spitfire aircraft.
As a boomer I heard about all this from my parents and WW1 from my grandparents.
It has been a long time since I enjoyed a reaction so much! Thank you guys! 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
What he just said at 16:12, "The swell looks good; I'm ditchin'", means the sea is calm; I'm going down. If you had to land in rough seas with big waves, the entire enterprise becomes much more problematic.
My grandfather designed the undercarriage of the de Havilland Mosquito. The fastest airplane for most of WWII, because it was made of wood. I also happened to be born in the same hospital as Tom Hardy, days apart. Out mothers made friends in the hospital. I don't know if that really ads up to anything. I went to school with Tom and I had the feeling he would always make it big someday. I also read that Hermann Wilhelm Göring once said, if he had 1 Mosquito for every 10 of his bombers, the battle of Britain would have been won in a week. So put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Had to watch this movie again . Respect for your reactions,
If you think this film is good. Watch the original 1958 film Dunkirk staring John Mills. Will blow your socks off.
Stuka dive bombers were basically slow and even with a rear gunner suffered badly during the Battle of Britain though were the terror of Europe leading up to Dunkirk. 41 Stukas were lost during the battle and forced Hermann Goring to withdraw them.
I cannot imagine the fear they went through when they heard those Stuka sirens coming towards them..
Have you guys watched the newer version of “all quiet on the western front”?
it’s a long movie but really worth the watch! I would recommend it for sure, another one you could watch is 1917, that’s not too bad either.
Keep up the good work Guys I’ve been subscribed since you uploaded paranormal activity. You guys deserve so many more subscribers, I wish you both the best! X 6:16
Google how many spits were actually sent to help the evacuation. It sure as hell wasnt three and the ships didnt have time to sound their horns in the middle of a massive assault by enemy ships, fighters and stukas.The 1950s film is way more accurate historically.
True but what Nolan has managed to capture here is some of the best filmed dogfights I've seen combined with that music. Absolutely insane how well made this movie is only he terms of special effects and camera work.
The guys not choosing to die. He's choosing to die trying to get home. People have swam the crossing before. That's how close to home they felt. So close yet so far away.
Thanks for the context! Appreciate you watching!
Kenneth Branagh is such an underrated actor and the final shot of his character in this film always strikes a chord with me
the fact olivier saw him as his successor really says a lot
Came out of the cinema, watched the end in floods of tears. It is unusually structured, so intense, but hit home re the stakes of fighting Hitler. I hope it was worth it?
Watch Cillian's Danny Boyle/ Alex Garland collaboration- 28 Days Later and Sunshine!
Great reactuon guys!
Good spot on Michael Caine
Ears of a beaver
Subscribed! 😄
Just fleeing britishs!
Enjoyable reaction to an exceptional film. However I would take issue with you guys on your opinion of people in the 70's. The proportion of informed to those who you describe as " ignorant" - are broadly much the same as today. Indeed, there was a lot less "fake" news around then, and just as much, maybe even more political awareness amongst the young.
Incidentally, my father was captured at Dunkirk at the age of 23 and spent 5 years as a POW.
We are glad you enjoyed it. I can understand your point on that. Oh wow! Impossible to comprehend what he went through; we appreciate his sacrifice! Thanks for the comment.
People were more ignorant in 1970?! I would argue that people today are far less knowledgeable than in the 50s, 60s and 70s. I think you are conflating two very different things: information and wisdom. Yes, there is more information readily available online, but how you interpret that information is what really counts. People don't read anymore. Let me be precise. Very few of us now haunt libraries and borrow books, to take home and digest. Pause from time to time and reflect on what you have just read. Think it over and then resume reading. Who does that, these days. Yes, we have Kindle and so forth, but it's just not the same. When students at Harvard and other elite universities can't answer the question: Whom did the U.S. fight during WW2, you know we are in trouble.
You’re making very bold and generalized statements. Stating that people were more ignorant 50-plus years ago, while general, is not untrue. Additionally, being able to regurgitate historical facts is not that useful or impressive. What’s useful is understanding historical context and why major events, i.e., war, occurred in the first place so we can hopefully learn from those catastrophic errors.
@@BluntReactionsBB You just said, "I'm not an historian." Well, I AM. You're lecturing me on historical perspective! I would say that's a rather bold statement. I could give YOU lectures on different historical eras that would be rich in context, and content, as well. People who know me well tell me that they not only find me a fount of information, but that I put everything in context better any one else they have ever known. I don't like blowing my own horn, but this is just too much. Did I not say, "Yes, there is more information readily online, but how you interpret that information is what really counts." I think YOU are the one who is placing a premium on facts.
You obviously love blowing your own horn since nobody called you out, and you become so defensive.