Enemy at the GatesbearsJean-Jacques Annauds distinctive storytelling style and is atmospheric and thrilling in depicting a war setting.
Nolan’s ambitious WWII movie uses little dialogue, relying instead on cinematography and suspenseto propel the story forward.
Audiences are purposely made to feel disoriented, shocked, and confused, just like the film’s characters.
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Praised also for its score and its stunts, includingSteve McQueen’s iconic motorcycle jump.
It doesnt shy away from the casualties sacrificed so the real-life soldiers could make it to freedom.
It’s also just an epic adventure film that relies on McQueen’s star power from start to finish.
Hitler goes from a seemingly immutable historical figure to a three-dimensional, flesh-and-blood person.
This decision is still met with controversy.
Amidst the chaos of battle, the characters confront their own fears, doubts, and moral dilemmas.
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Its murky message is lost in its own messiness, which seems appropriate for the complicated story anyway.
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