On Dunkirk

There are films that use technology as a crutch to support weak stories, or to enhance their box office. Christopher Nolan has always understood that the future of cinematic technology lies in IMAX, but that the narrative must come first. Dunkirk's story is simple, but through narrative and editing trickery, told in a manner that attempts to reflect the confusion of war. Nolan's use of the 70mm feels utterly needed to properly tell the story he wants to. The extra space offered by the format makes Dunkirk immersive. It is as close to flying in a spitfire as almost all will experience.