I recently watched Pearl Harbour (for the thousandth time) and thought that there was a great piece of story telling in which the visuals move the story forward rather than the dialogue. For example, there is no character asking questions on behalf of the viewer etc, but the viewer can understand the story progression as we watch the action and events. Most of the dialogue is "in the moment", such as the inspirational talk before the captain dies.
The next section also has sections of great visual story telling. (the hospital scenes - 2.57 onwards) The parts when we are shown, mass panic from both the injured and the professionals, multiple burnt black bodies and horrific injuries, we begin to see and hear exactly how the characters feel. Again. not through obvious dialogue or conversation, but through emotion, body language and visual effects.
This is one of my favourite films so have a watch and enjoy!
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