As per usual with a Nolan film, the anticipation was very high. The extremely positive reviews meant the expectation was ridiculous. And, like most of the first viewings of a Nolan film, I didn't love it.
Now, this film is definitely an exhilarating cinematic experience. I saw it on an IMAX screen (digital) and was quite impressed with the audio. I actually expected the IMAX screen to be bigger, so I was a bit disappointed there. However, the stunning cinematography definitely made up for that. Hans Zimmer's score tops off a great sound design.
Nolan immerses the audience in a tension filled war story. This is not a typical war film though. It plays out like a series of loosely connected vignettes. This is probably the issue I had - I couldn't connect to the characters emotionally through this method. Well, not enough anyways. There were hints of it here and there, but the jumping all over the place felt a bit jarring. I also felt the script didn't have the kind of impact I expected, especially since so little dialogue is used. Some of the dialogue was also inaudible.
Yes, the film is a technical marvel. The CGI feels non-existent. There is plenty of tension, but also a bit of dullness to it. I'm not sure if I was just tired or if I was getting bored on occasion.
The one thing I know for sure is that I look forward to experiencing it again once the hype has died down. I'll buy the bluray and crank it out on my home cinema. As with the majority of Nolan's films, I have learned to love and appreciate them more with each viewing. He is one of my favourite directors, so I hope to feel the love that others feel for this film one day. If not, then I can at least say it is a well made film.
3.5/5
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