First Dunkirk reactions are in; Critics “pleasantly surprised” by Harry Styles

The first reactions are in for Christopher Nolan’s war drama Dunkirk and they’re extremely positive. The social media embargo has now been lifted following press screenings and so critics have given their mini-reviews of the film on Twitter.

It’s been almost three years since Nolan’s last endeavor Interstellar, and so fans of the legendary director have had to wait patiently, but it seems it’s been worth the wait as critics have given Dunkirk glowing early reactions; “thrilling”, “beautiful” “heart-pounding” and “spectacular” all words that have been used to describe the film. While many will be pleased to hear that Harry Styles’ acting debut has gone down well. See the tweets below:

#Dunkirk packs a wallop but VERY different Nolan movie. Def see on IMAX. Tom Hardy has 10 lines & is amazing. Harry Styles can act people!!! pic.twitter.com/uyG6rR0NV1

— Jason Guerrasio (@JasonGuerrasio) July 10, 2017

To add to this, it is probably Nolan's best directed film yet. #Dunkirk https://t.co/YZNQqX0ABM

— Cinema Snopes (@CinemaSnopes) July 10, 2017

Oh and Harry Styles is actually a pretty good actor. #Dunkirk pic.twitter.com/IjU38mnPbh

— Cinema Snopes (@CinemaSnopes) July 10, 2017

#DunkirkMovie is great. Beautiful, heart-pounding action sequences, a killer score, solid acting talent & handsome. A great history lesson

— Kara Warner (@karawarner) July 10, 2017

https://twitter.com/cinestephn/status/884458647794860032

#DunkirkMovie is great. Beautiful, heart-pounding action sequences, a killer score, solid acting talent & handsome. A great history lesson

— Kara Warner (@karawarner) July 10, 2017

I have seen #Dunkirk and it is a triumph: beautifully filmed, deeply moving, strong turns all round (and yes, that includes Harry Styles)

— Anna Smith (@annasmithjourno) July 10, 2017

Dunkirk is thrilling, beautiful & a must in 70mm IMAX – but it's also hard to ignore that it has zero distinctive personalities/characters.

— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) July 10, 2017

30 seconds in, Nolan once again delivers a spectacular edge-of-your-seat opening sequence. And then it just keeps upping the tension

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) July 10, 2017

From direction to editing to cinematography to score, w/ #Dunkirk Christopher Nolan proves he is one of the great filmmakers of our time

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) July 10, 2017

Can't wait to review "Dunkirk,' a mix of modern storytelling (interwoven timeframes), classic filmmaking (real Spitfire dogfights) #Dunkirk

— Stephen Whitty (@StephenWhitty) July 10, 2017

https://twitter.com/aliciamalone/status/884458459827245057

Dunkirk is edge of your seat filmmaking that’s fully realized in @IMAX. Can honestly say I’ve never seen anything like it. See this in IMAX! pic.twitter.com/7F10lnBB5U

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 10, 2017

A lot of people were wondering about @harry_styles & unknown cast. They’re all great but Dunkirk is not about any one solider. pic.twitter.com/L1mHj1Uwxa

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 10, 2017

Also ‘Dunkirk’ is another brilliant collaboration between Nolan & @HansZimmer. The way he mixes in a ticking clock with score is nail biting pic.twitter.com/3lRSs3upPI

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 10, 2017

DUNKIRK is fantastic. Truly thrilling from first to last second. A heartbreaking, heart-pounding, nail-biting offering. Nolan fans, rejoice.

— Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) July 10, 2017

DUNKIRK relies on v little dialogue, but is entirely impactful. We all know what happened on that beach, but Nolan's take is worth visiting.

— Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) July 10, 2017

And for those asking: Harry Styles does well in DUNKIRK, was pleasantly surprised.

— Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) July 10, 2017

Dunkirk tells the story of allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, Canada, and France who were surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.

The film arrives in theaters on 21st July.