In “The Dumbing Down of ‘Dunkirk’” (op-ed, July 21) Dorothy Rabinowitz criticizes Director Christopher Nolan for not including Winston Churchill in his film. She thinks it should have more historical detail. But to do so would compromise the film’s artistry. The film’s focus and restraint are its strongest features. The dialogue rarely reveals as much as the visuals.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 28, 2017 17:37 UTC