This post has been edited by eXaLpHaXe: Mar 8 2016, 02:04 PM

TARS, set hype to 100%

"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid i can't do that"

Ohwait wrong movie

BATMAN REBOOT!!

Old news but I'll post it anyway


Can't wait to see how good he does in war films, Steven Spielberg is a prime example of making good war movies

i saw the trailer before i read any synopsis. i had absolutely no idea what the movie was about .

so i had to drag myself to read a bit of synopsis, despite my better judgment to keep myself surprised to nolan's next work.

this will give saving private ryan a run 4 its money

Intense!

damn nice trailer..

Feel mcm the trailer a bit lackluster

Hopefully nolan's film can top this one scene from atonement

TGV TOLD ME DUNKIRK WON'T BE SHOWING IN IMAX IN MALAYSIA! LIKE WTF?!?!

I read Dunkirk's historical significance in WW2 more then 20 yrs ago....

its really German's major fcked up.... if they have taken proper advice (and not give in to Hitler's paranoia) they would have won a MAJOR victory then and there...

If only that silly half order didnt come from der Fuhrer

TGV TOLD ME DUNKIRK WON'T BE SHOWING IN IMAX IN MALAYSIA!!!

WHY IS EVERYONE SO CALM WITH THE NEWS?!!?!

Seriously? Where did you get this info?

I asked them myself. They answered me on Facebook Messenger... Christopher Nolan would murder TGV!

this the shortest Nolan's film ever made, expect longer length movie for this after Inception, Interstellar and The Dark Knight trilogy...

Hmm... no reviews yet. July 21 release.

you telling me if the German win the WW2, there will be like Wolfenstein New Order version...?!

Such a big dissappointment if it's true. Oh my.

Dude! Didn't you hear TGV is not showing this in IMAX?!?!

Regarding reviews, WB know they have a winner. Embargo ends in a few hours.

I don't get it?! Of ALL the possible movies TGV won't show in IMAX how the hell can it be Dunkirk?! The film was SHOT USING IMAX CAMERAS! The director designed the film to be shown in IMAX!

If TGV are giving priority to Valerian for IMAX screens I will be so mad....

Anyone interested in Dunkirk Premiere passes?

Includes 2 tickets (RM50)

Venue: MBO Starling Mall
Date: 18 July (Tuesday)
Time : 9.00 pm

Interested PM me ASAP...

This post has been edited by jj_don: Jul 17 2017, 11:40 PM

Most of us are grieving it won't play in IMAX here...

Sadly, yes. Lets just hope it does play in IMAX miraculously...ITS SHOT IN IMAX

lol I dont see this coming at all.

anyway Dunkirk is not exactly a glorious moment for the allied them, hence the story is not well known like Normandy or Iwo Jima.

and also considering typical Malaysian viewer who are not interested in historical movie, TGV make a decision to not play it here. Considering how this thread is 2 years ago and the lack of interest shown in this thread, I think TGV had done a good decision.

One thing not many people know is that the brits left the french & belgian behind to be captured by the German
I wonder if they will show that in the movie lol



and some extra stuff

Tomato 97%...wow

hyped!

wow I'm surprised TGV isn't showing it in Imax. It's Christopher Nolan man. Which idiot made the decision la...might as well watch at other theaters then.

Kids nowadays just aren't interested in historical drama like this
they're more interested with eye candy pieces like Valerian

a half empty Dunkirk IMAX hall vs a full Valerian IMAX hall?

it's all about dollar & sense, man

Dunno man.. Germany looks to be in better shape today then our BN run Malaysia

The only reason I still go to TGV is IMAX. if Dunkrik not show in local IMAX, then sorry lah TGV, you out-dated normal hall not worth my money at all.

I have try Starling Mall MBO Big Screen, honestly it have better picture quality then IMAX screen i ever watch, that Big Screen hall use 4K laser projector, the brightness & color are much better then IMAX, the Dolby Atmos not as bombastic as IMAX but have better surround separation. maybe TGV should upgrade their IMAX to IMAX Laser ( If they care enough )

I don't get the hoo haa over TGV not screening Dunkirk in IMAX. Our IMAX doesn't support the 70mm format that the film was shot in. Regardless of where you watch it, you're getting cropped visuals. It really doesn't matter if it's not screening in IMAX.

Checked TGV website this morning. Even normal tickets for Dunkirk is not even available for sale yet. First showtime for public supposed to be tomorrow midnight.

Whereby GSC, MBO already on sale.

TGV is kind of a joke sometimes.

my guess they haven't decided yet, because at this moment Valerian also didn't have IMAX version as their website latest info.

Ya. Currently it's only Spiderman.

When you see Nolan's name on the poster, don't ask, just go watch

Wow. Dunkirk is not screening. Dang. I am really pssd now.

waiting for atmos hall screening at mbo

Dunkrik didn't have Dolby Atmos sound mix originally, but it do have Dolby Vision, too bad our local 3rd class cinema still didn't have Dolby Cinema yet

This post has been edited by Sgt_Pepeer: Jul 18 2017, 12:27 PM

I just messaged the TGV Facebook page and they replied that they update their schedule every Wednesday so I guess we will have to wait until tomorrow to see whether they finally will screen Dunkirk on their IMAX cinema (I asked about whether its true that they won't show Dunkirik on IMAX, so I guess there's still hope)

Did they answer your question in red?

nope, they just said wait until tomorrow (Wednesday)

Ok, I'm in...

Nolan's most critically acclaimed film yet? Looking really good.



Hopefully TGV will be showing this, then IMAX would do justice.

TGV told me straight no and I hope to hell whoever that is made a mistake. The official Malaysia edition trailers of Dunkirk by WB Malaysia shows it is playing in IMAX.

Do you have the screenshot? I understand you asked them via facebook, correct?

I just checked TGV website. Ada ma.
IMAX 2D advance ticketing for Dunkirk.

I called WB Malaysia lol! They said Malaysia 100% has Dunkirk IMAX screenings.

Fuck TGV!

Changed their mind maybe. Thanks for the heads up!

Yes, they told me through Facebook. Seems like their account operator have no idea what they are talking about! The TGV guy said they don't know about IMAX screenings until a day before, I asked WB Malaysia they even said Justice League will play in IMAX too.

That's good to know but.... ahh.. can't buy now. Advance sales requires TGV membership which I'm not.

Public sales at 12am later?

Dude you can buy now! TGV NEVER requires membership!

This appears after I select the seats.

done, bought the tickets

U watch in Sunway Velocity?

Watched it in IMAX, I think it's worth it. One of the most immersively intense war films I've ever seen... but not my favourite Nolan movie hehe

One Utama

Bought tics. Glorious IMAX 2D it is (1U). Can't wait.

got ticket on Sunway Velocity...first time try this hall...hope satisfied ya

Catching it tomorrow night at MBOStarling

GSC IOI City Mall not showing Dunkirk.

I live in Cyberjaya so the next choice is TGV DPulze but no IMAX

Why are ppl still watching in 1 Utama IMAX? Isn't it established Sunway Velocity has the biggest IMAX screen in Malaysia?

Well there are people who stay in PJ/Damansara who may not want to travel to Cheras just to watch a movie.

And have you watched IMAX in Velocity before? The seating arrangements there are just terrible, where you have to buy Indulge tickets to sit in the middle seats. Or else you will either be sitting too front or at the sides.

About the screen size, there is not much difference actually. Basically if no one tell you you won't know it's bigger. It's still nowhere near the size of a real IMAX 70mm screen.

This post has been edited by stargazhe: Jul 19 2017, 07:43 PM

rotten tomatoes: 96%

Yeah, seating arrangement over there is just meh. My 1st & 2nd choice will till be 1U & Pyramid respectively.

RM50+ for Indulge ticket lol

Wow!! Cant wait to watch it....

GSC always have their own weird policy that doesn't screen famous movies out there. I noticed before this.

End up I need to watch at TGV.

This post has been edited by xpole: Jul 20 2017, 07:54 AM

Just came back from IMAX. It really isn't Nolan if there's no mindfuck involved at some point, isn't it?

maybe this time it doesn't need to "mindfuck" this setting?

i just watched at a normal cinema hall, later going for imax 2d too. I wanna feel the difference, last time i did this was Interstellar... man i miss that movie now haha!

Gonna watch this Saturday.
So I heard the duration is just about 1hr 4xmins right?

Any complaints for it to be shorter than normal Nolan's film? Or .. just right?

Not sure if it's because I missed the opening scene (ugh!) but at one point I went "Wait what...oh. Oh."

Just came back from watching dunkirk in imax.

This is the best movie that utilizes the full potential of imax. And the sound. Holy sheett.. the sound of the spitfire. The sound of incoming bombs. Pls, watch this movie in imax as intended. I honestly think the sound effect is better than the imax camera visual lmao.

As for the movie itself. I thought it was pretty good. Story wise, it is simple. But nolan being nolan, lets just say that he manages to confuse some folks despite the simple storyline with signature nolan narrative structure wont spoil that for you.

Not much of character development going on, due to the way nolan directing this specific movie (as per the above description in previous paragraph). But there's never a dull moment in it due to very tight directing work from nolan.

Overall, a very good movie, technical masterclass from nolan. not my favorite nolan movie but still worth the imax ticket admission.

Solid 4/5 from me

This post has been edited by G_KeN: Jul 20 2017, 07:11 PM

Watched it in atmos cinema just now....haha for those who haven't watch this film, no need to watch it in imax.
There is no epic war scenes, this movie is all about retreat, don't set your hope too high looking for great war scene.

Saw some reviewers here, they confused people thought this movie is all about fighting the war.

nolan just did a history movie combine with his style haha!

just back from this movie as well...

i find it boring, and the background music seem keep repeat and repeat...

maybe this is not my type of movie i guess

i think you're talking about the timeline? yup at first quite confusing, then i realise he just change the timeline of the different person's perspective, once you figure that out should be easy to understand already lol

just right only

literally is battlefield from start 2 finish without background hahahaha

Yaya just that only

Dunkirk (Eng) - 8/10
Watching this in biggest LieMAX in M'sia. Apart from crisp clear thumping sound effects you still get the same aspect ratio as standard screen despite being 'closest' to 65mm. Intriguing and gripping from start to finish. Zimmer's continuous clock ticking score, beautiful cinematography, and Nolan directing. One of the best film of 2017.

Just watched it last night in imax2d, brought my dad to see it too.

For me, the movie was just.... Too clean.

No Gore, no Grit, not enough action, no sadness, no love..Not enough of everything.
And looks like all the Uniforms, equipment and vehicles just come out of factory the day before...just too clean

Anyway i liked the way Nolan did the timeline between land, water and sea to make it 'connected' and "edge of the seat" feeling and 'mind fuck' effect

Pity, this is nothing like Hacksaw Ridge or any of the top war movies for me.

Better save money and watch normal cinema. Cos except for the air dogfights and choppy sea, i dun see the need for imax.
But the sound directional for superb.

4/10 for me... Pity... .thats why never have high hopes before watching a movie...oklah..I give it 5/10 for the great sound effects

But think about it, yes, history shows the ppl were saved by the small boat ppl, but do you know how many small boats it takes to carry out 300,000 trrops? Lets say 300,000 / 30 per boat..yes, 10,000 boats, ok, lets say 5,000 boats enough oledi, but how many small boats you need in that movie? 10? 15 max? I expected more epic out of it.

This post has been edited by azbro: Jul 22 2017, 09:37 AM

Well, interestingly Kuching TGV is pricing the Imax at RM17, same price as normal hall tickets! I think many people don't know this!

Hey thats good, i paid 61 bucks for a couple seat which i shared with my dad.

The thing about imax is best to sit middle, or just slightly above middle row.

Where is the best seat?

I tried the cheapo standard front rows(first half of the theater) and the experience really suck because too front.

Today I will try the Premium seats (second half of the theater). So should I select the mid-row of the Premium seats ?

This post has been edited by Chrono-Trigger: Jul 22 2017, 10:48 AM


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Now we know Sparse Nolan is just as good as Plotty Nolan. That is, not very good. This is a war film that feels at once large in scope and yet small in scale, intimate and yet distant (and not in a good way). A very sterile war picture.

And that monotonous drone of Zimmer's score... Damn.

This post has been edited by QuickFire: Jul 22 2017, 12:00 PM

I'm not sure which cinema it is, but usually, for Imax, thats the best position from middle to 2 rows up, or 2 rows bottom from the middle. Just take the middle to be safe.

Based on imax, the floor can be steep.
From this picture you will understand what i saying.


This post has been edited by azbro: Jul 22 2017, 01:19 PM

great sound effects are part of imax experience. so i do still suggest people to go for imax just for the sound system alone.

Really dug how the manipulation of timelines and creative use of editing magic. It felt refreshing and intense with the race against time mechanics. Plot wise it left me cold. It felt clinical and incomplete from character development.
Those highbrow critics usually lay the criticism of Nolan's work is his technical efficiency overriding his ability to deliver a fully formed film. To an extent I agreed....It's good but doesn't delivered that giddy satisfaction. Whether it's the lack of emotional attachment to the characters or incomplete resolution. Maybe 6 months down the road on second viewing it may change my opinion or not.
No denying MVP of the movie is the Zimmer's score.
By next month Bigelow's Detroit gonna release, so do wonder how will that stack up against Nolan's chance at Oscars.

The ticking as background music...its just constantly there and really make you tense up for the whole movie, especially as the danger approaches the ticking also became more and more intense, and afterwards it went back to normal...

now you thought finally you can relax but all of a sudden the ticking pick up again

I'll just say this looked amazing in IMAX. Sound system was also superb. The gunshots sounded really realistic (some people jumped out of their seat when the first gunshot was fired because it wasn't expected) and the piercing sound of the jet made it feel like its close by.

Wah breathless the entire 110 minutes dang great one...gonna check out some other recent war movies after this and see how it stacks up against the classics like Tora Tora Tora 70s, bridge of river kwan 50s just 2 name a few hahahaha

This post has been edited by skylinelover: Jul 23 2017, 02:31 PM

how to say it?
left the imax hall both satisfied & dissatisfied

yeah, two contradicting emotions there

Satisfied:
from the moment the first shot was fired, it gonna put you to the edge of your seat, the sound effects & quality is one of the best I ever had in a cinema.
Plus the constant suspending score is great as well.
Editing also is superb, let your brain exercise a little bit.
Good air to air dog fights

Dissatisfied:
no emotion roller coaster, little character development, PG13 bloodless war scenes
It felt too sterile, too clean
Are we supposed to feel connected to the young chap in the boat? Nope, not connected to him at all even at the end, just feel meh. He felt just like an unnecessary filler.

oh well, if you're looking for an emotional & brutal war story like Saving Private Ryan or Hacksaw Ridge, skip it, as you'll be disappointed. But nontheless, it's still a very good war movie, a PG13 war movie.

But, the superb sound effects in imax hall with supreme audio quality is already worth the ticket price

Nolan tried to pull a fast one using the Spitfire pilot in the end to make ppl feel compassionate when he got captured. Yup, didnt connect at all

yeah, could have


Also the throughout the whole movie you won't see a single swastika nor a Nazi (clearly)

Hmm, a bit over-rated in my opinion.

Maybe war movie is never my favourite.

No 'plot'.

No 'heroes'.

No 'Hi, my name is Bob.'

No 'sitting around camp fire talking stories.'

You are THROWN into the event of Dunkirk from the first minute. To the last.

This is the closest anyone of us will get to experience WWII.

Immersive.

And in my opinion, the best depiction of war ever captured on film.

Nolan has delivered a masterpiece.

Watched it in IMAX, and let me assure you, sound editing/mixing, contender for Oscar.

The opening sequence of Tommy running through the narrow streets and then onto the beach.... WOW!

The camera pans from left to right, and the vastness of the beach... you can literally taste it.

I was a little confused with the 'land/sea/air' timing at first.

When I spotted a certain character (again) at a certain scene, I was like .... Ohhhh..... Nolan, why can't you just stick to conventional timing.

This is how he intended the film to be.

"Let's focus on the event, let's make it a thriller."

With very little characterization, in the end you might not feel for anyone. That could pose a problem if you were rooting for someone.

Also, since there was no real 'plot', you might be left bewildered as to what this event was all about.

I loved the three perspectives. Farrier looks out the cockpit, he sees an overturned vessel.

Moments later, we are on that vessel.

There are so many stunning moments in the film it is hard to pick one.

"Dunkirk" is raw, vicious and downright eerily real in so many ways.

This is truly what movies are meant for.

Putting YOU the audience in the midst of it all.

The music is terrifying, the use of clockwork sounds/ticking and the ramping of the music during key moments, Hans Zimmer has delivered the goods.

Worth watching again? Absolutely. There are no 'Hollywood' effects of planes exploding, there are no over the top explosions, this is as real as it gets. Watching it again will see you truly appreciating the three perspectives IMO.

9.5/10

A MUST WATCH ON 'IMAX'!

"Logan", "War for the Planet of the Apes", "Dunkirk". The best of 2017 thus far.

This post has been edited by defaultname365: Jul 24 2017, 03:16 PM

willing to watch again just to hear the plane engine roar
Tom Hardy

The closest anyone ever got to war in a film is the Omaha beach sequence in SPR. This has a few sprinkling of scenes almost approaching that -- in particular the feeling of hopelessness when a bomber is flying toward you and you have no where to hide on the beach -- but on a sustained level this is not even close to SPR's infamous sequence.

To me, Nolan tried too hard at combining a minimalist, contemplative piece with war sequences. It tries to be a cross between SPR and Mallick. And fails. It isn't that none of the characters resonate (that's still fine), but each scene feels mechanically distant and impersonal, as of the director was trying so hard not to avoid making a typical direct war movie that it ends up feeling so sterile. Almost like a documentary. Fuck realism if it makes things boring. The dogfights in this are dogshite.

Yes, I wanna to see debris, limbs and bodies fly all over the place like Hacksaw Ridge, Flags of Our Father just to name a few , I wanna see war torn buildings like those in Enemy at the Gates, I wanna see head get blown off like most of the war movies, I wanna see waves until I get seasick, I wanna see lasers like starwars ...ups..wrong example...crazy aerial dogfights like those in Pearl Harbor, Red Baron, I wanna see thousands of boats like Troy, I wanna cry for those that died, i wanna feel sympathy for the spitfire pilot and those in the boats, and parents and family that will never see their love ones, I wanna Hero to follow..


I didn't come to hear only fantastic Audio.....Fuck PG13, I want R version!!!

This post has been edited by azbro: Jul 24 2017, 05:17 PM