Greatest director of all time, Christopher Nolan, is back with a new movie called “Oppenheimer,” a biographical thriller about the man behind the atomic bomb. Read the following story to know how the film is.
Plot
American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) helps the government develop the Atomic Bomb, which was later used on Japan to win World War II. Oppenheimer receives all the praise, but eventually, he feels worried about something and faces a trial about it. What happened next and what happened to Oppenheimer form the rest of the story.
Performances
Cillian Murphy’s performance as Oppenheimer is exceptional, skillfully portraying the physicist’s complexities. Robert Downey Jr. impresses in a negative role as Lewis Strauss, displaying his versatility. Emily Blunt’s portrayal of Kitty adds depth, and Florence Pugh, Matt Damon, and the supporting cast enhance the movie experience.
What’s Good
Cillian Murphy’s terrific performance.
The outstanding score and sound design.
Some dialogues and scenes.
What’s Bad
Less dramatic first half.
Confusing screenplay.
Numerous characters.
Analysis
“Oppenheimer” is a movie about the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a scientist who helped create the atomic bomb. The movie is directed by Christopher Nolan and features great acting. One of the best parts is the scene where they show the atomic bomb exploding, which looks realistic even though they didn’t use computer effects.
The movie also has good moments where Oppenheimer gives speeches and talks to other important people after the war. The conversations in the movie are well-written and help us understand the characters better.
The movie is very long, about 3 hours, which might make some people bored. It also jumps around in time, which could be confusing if you don’t know much about Oppenheimer. The first hour is not as exciting as the rest of the movie, but the film looks interesting because it switches between black and white and color scenes. There are also a lot of characters in the movie, which could be hard to understand if you don’t know Oppenheimer’s story.
Overall, “Oppenheimer” is a great movie that teaches us about an important person in history.
Bottom Line – Watch it for Christopher Nolan’s best work.
3.5/5
