I have just finished watching this edit and it really does work as a whole, whether or not it will be my go to version i am still undecided. I do like Dunkirk as a stand alone piece and would love to see someone tackle a chronological edit as that aspect really worked in this Maple Films edit. A true test of its success would be for someone who hasn't seen both of the films to give it a viewing - i think i am just to familiar with both films.
The ending is absolutely stunning and very powerful the way you cut Churchill's speech with Fionn Whitehead's character reciting the newspaper article was masterful and very emotional ...well done
I also loved the overlap in Zimmer's score and the scene when Lily James talking to Churchill about the death of her brother. That really worked and was very emotive - much more so than the theatrical version.
From a technical stand point - I did notice a couple of audio transitions that could have been left a few seconds longer, the main being Churchill's peace sign into the beach at around the 42 minute mark. When the Frenchman and Whitehead's characters are looking for a soldier to stretcher.
i also noticed the sound was a bit off at the 52.23 min mark - soldiers abandoning boat to Churchill's Monday lunch with the King. I would have hard cut the sound but that is easy for me to say as i don't know what audio you were dealing with...It maybe impossible to do.
The opening and closing credits are very professional , however, the opening credits are very silent and i would personally raise the volume a tad.
Another personal choice and in no way does it take away from the edit is i would have opened the Dunkirk scene with Fionn Whitehead running from the French soldiers barricade onto the beach..i would have cut the scene's of the soldiers coming under fire in the street by the Sniper.
All in all this is a highly recommended edit and a thoroughly enjoyable and alternate experience.
I watched a 4gb download on a 120" projector screen and it looked impressive - however i did miss the experience of 5.1 surround soundtrack but we can't have everything in life
I'm looking forward to a high bitrate bluray