'Points for Styles': Harry flashes a hint of chest at a press conference for new movie Dunkirk... as early reviews praise the popstar's acting talent

Published: 01:30 BST, 12 July 2017 | Updated: 02:16 BST, 12 July 2017

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He may formerly be known for his vocal talents, but it seems Harry Styles has made his mark on the film industry in new movie Dunkirk.

The former One Direction star, 23, is among the cast on Christopher Nolan's big screen release and early reviews have seen him praised for his acting prowess.

While the popstar attended a press conference for the film in Santa Monica, Twitter was awash with praise for Harry's appearance as a soldier in the war drama, with many claiming they were 'pleasantly surprised' by his onscreen efforts.

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'Points for Styles': Harry, 23, has found himself praised for his acting prowess in early reviews of his first role in new movie Dunkirk

Their reviews came in following a press conference that had been held on behalf of Dunkirk, where Harry had been among those present.

He was on hand to answer questions about the release at the event held in Santa Monica, California on Tuesday, and cut a quirky figure up on stage.

Harry channeled his usual quirky sense of style and sported a dark shirt that had been unbuttoned a fair way down to reveal his chest underneath and featured turned-up sleeves that revealed the tattoos on his lower arm.

Sporting slightly longer locks, with his mane no doubt starting to grow back after he initially cut his trademark curls to star in Dunkirk, the former X Factor star appeared at ease as he took to the mic.

Big break? The former One Direction star features in the Christopher Nolan war-inspired movie alongside Tom Hardy, as a soldier named Alex

Pleased with his efforts? Harry was in high spirits as he attended a press conference for Dunkirk in Santa Monica, California on Tuesday

Stylish: Harry channeled his usual quirky sense of style for the event and sported a dark shirt that had been unbuttoned a fair way down to reveal his chest underneath

He accessorised his getup with a gold cross necklace and adorned his fingers with a plethora of rings.

Harry had watched back his first acting role with his critics who had voiced their opinions of his involvement in the film on social media.

Official reviews are strictly under embargo until a later date, but audience-goers had penned their reactions to Dunkirk via Twitter and credited Harry for his acting skills.

They penned: '#Dunkirk packs a wallop but a VERY different Nolan movie. Def see on IMAX. Tom Hardy has 10 lines and is amazing. Harry Styles can act people!!!

'I'm not watching Dunkirk for Harry Styles but the boi might just be the surprise of the century, phew (sic).

'Harry Styles can act, people!': The boyband star found himself praised by audience-goers who gave their reviews of Dunkirk on Twitter

'#Dunkirk is an astonishing piece of work. Bold. Breathtaking. Intense. A phenomenal war film. And yes, Harry Styles can act. A triumph.

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

Another reviewer added: 'And for those asking: Harry Styles does well in DUNKIRK, was pleasantly surprised,' while one more penned: 'If your big #Dunkirk question is, "So is Harry Styles any good?" I have the answer.

'He's good. Acquits himself admirably. Points for Styles.'

One person that had never doubted Harry's talent had been Dunkirk director Nolan.

One critic penned: 'I'm not watching Dunkirk for Harry Styles but the boi might just be the surprise of the century, phew'

Speaking about Harry previously, the movie talent insisted that the boyband star had 'earned' his place in the film.

Nolan said: 'I don't think I was that aware of how famous Harry was. I mean my daughter had talked about him, my kids talked about him but I wasn't really aware of it.

'The truth is I cast Harry because he fit the part wonderfully and truly earned his seat at the table.'

The director added: 'What he does in the film is really remarkable in its subtleness and truthfulness and I hope people will comes to his performance with an open mind because I think he's an extraordinarily talented actor.'

Commended: One person that had never doubted Harry's talent had been Dunkirk director Nolan, as he had previously referred to the singer as an 'extraordinarily talented actor'

Harry will play the role of Alex, a British soldier, in the historical drama alongside newcomer Fionn Whitehead and Tom Hardy and has claimed he was in 'awe' of Noaln when he initially walked out on set during Dunkirk's production.

Harry said: 'Being a fan of Chris and being on set with him, it's hard not to be in awe of him just in the way that he works.

'You feel lucky that you get to watch someone like that work and someone so passionate of what they're doing I feel is always a privilege to be around people like that.'

While Dunkirk could be seen as Harry's big break into the film industry, he admits he 'hasn't thought too much' about crossing over and pursuing a career in acting.

Over the last few months, Harry has been pursuing his own solo career when it comes to music and enjoyed chart success with his debut single Sign Of The Times.

He followed up his track with the release of his self-titled album - his first solo offering since One Direction headed on a hiatus - and is set to embark on his sell-out world tour over in the US in September.

Not fazed: While Dunkirk could be seen as Harry's big break into the film industry, he admits he 'hasn't thought too much' about crossing over and pursuing a career in acting