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Nolan is absolutely incredible With The Story of Oppenheimer!

Oppenheimer: A Riveting Portrait of Power, Science, and Human Complexity Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a towering achievement in modern cinema, combining history, psychology, and science into a gripping narrative. The film, based on the biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who led the Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer doesn’t just show a series of historical events; it dives deep into the emotional and ethical struggles of the people behind one of the most world-altering inventions in history: the atomic bomb. Nolan crafts a story that feels as urgent and relevant today as it was in Oppenheimer’s own lifetime, and the complicated relationships at the heart of the film only make the story even more powerful. If I were to rate this movie, I would give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars, and here’s why. First, the movie’s relevance to today’s world is impossible to ignore. Even though Oppenheimer is set in the 1930s and 1940s, the questions it raises about science, power, and morality still apply. We live in a time where technology—like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and nuclear weapons—is advancing faster than our ability to regulate it. Watching Oppenheimer and his team wrestle with the implications of unleashing such destructive power feels eerily similar to the conversations happening in politics and science today. The movie doesn’t glorify the invention of the atomic bomb. Instead, it shows how much guilt and internal conflict it created for those involved. Nolan captures the terrifying realization that scientific breakthroughs often come with consequences nobody can fully predict. By showing this, Oppenheimer pushes viewers to think about the responsibility that comes with knowledge—a message that feels more urgent than ever. Another reason Oppenheimer hits so hard is because of its focus on human relationships. The movie makes it clear that history isn’t just shaped by big ideas and explosions; it’s shaped by deeply flawed people making impossible decisions. Oppenheimer himself, played brilliantly by Cillian Murphy, is portrayed as a man constantly torn between loyalty, ambition, love, and fear. His relationship with Jean Tatlock (Florence Pugh) is intense but destructive, revealing his emotional instability. Meanwhile, his marriage to Kitty Oppenheimer (Emily Blunt) shows a different kind of complicated bond, full of resentment, betrayal, and a shared burden. These relationships ground the movie in real human emotion. They remind us that behind every historic moment are people trying—and often failing—to balance their personal lives with the demands of history. The dynamic between Oppenheimer and General Leslie Groves (Matt Damon) also stands out. Their relationship is not based on friendship but mutual need and begrudging respect. Groves needs Oppenheimer’s mind; Oppenheimer needs Groves’ authority. Watching their uneasy partnership unfold adds another layer to the movie’s tension. Every relationship in Oppenheimer is laced with distrust, longing, or fear, showing how isolation and paranoia can eat away at even the strongest personalities. Nolan doesn’t just give us history; he gives us the loneliness and pressure that history-makers live through, which makes the story feel alive and heartbreaking. The film’s technical achievements also deserve a lot of credit. From the stunning practical effects that recreate the Trinity Test explosion to Ludwig Göransson’s haunting score, every detail adds to the atmosphere of dread and awe. Nolan famously avoided using CGI for the bomb scenes, and the results are jaw-dropping. The sound design is just as powerful—sometimes cutting out completely to force the audience to sit with the silence of devastation. All these elements make Oppenheimer an intense, almost overwhelming sensory experience that mirrors the emotional storm inside its main character. As for the performances, Cillian Murphy delivers one of the best portrayals of internal conflict I’ve seen in years. He doesn’t make Oppenheimer a hero or a villain; he makes him human. You can see the weight of his choices eating at him from the inside out. Robert Downey Jr. also gives a phenomenal performance as Lewis Strauss, showing how personal grudges and ambition can twist the course of history. The entire supporting cast is strong, but it’s Murphy who carries the movie, giving it its emotional center. Now, why not a full 5 stars? While Oppenheimer is an incredible film, it can feel a bit overwhelming, especially in its final act. The non-linear structure—jumping between timelines and perspectives—can be confusing if you’re not paying close attention. Some audience members might find the second half, which focuses heavily on political hearings and betrayals, to drag compared to the intense first half that leads up to the bomb’s creation. While I personally found the political drama fascinating, I can see how it might lose the emotional momentum for some viewers. A slightly tighter edit or a little more focus could have made the film perfect. Still, these are small criticisms compared to how much the movie accomplishes. In conclusion, Oppenheimer is a masterful film that deserves most of the praise it’s received. It’s relevant because it forces us to think about the cost of progress and the dangers of unchecked ambition. The focus on relationships keeps the story personal, emotional, and painfully real. While it’s not a perfect film, it’s about as close as a historical drama can get. I would confidently give Oppenheimer a 4.5 out of 5 stars for its emotional depth, technical brilliance, and its powerful reminder that history is written not just by events, but by the people who live through them.

Speechless. Absolutely speechless.

One of the best movies of the last twenty years! All-time performance by Cillian Murphy! The three hours just flew by. Even if not a history buff, worth checking out. Christopher Nolan's best since the Dark Knight. Make sure to check out, if you haven't seen.

Absolutely brilliant!! Nolan does it again! Top shelf in EVERY category!

4.0 stars; Outside of being the father of the atomic bomb, I didn't really know much about Robert Oppenheimer. This film filled in all the details, maybe a little too much; the three hours started to drag a little until the actual work began in Los Alamos. The rest was the political setup (for and against him) in his achievement of both the physical and emotional accomplishments. In the acting department, the movie was loaded with heavy hitters. However, Cillian Murphy pretty well stole the show. As I said, I wasn't familiar with th personal side of Oppenheimer, but somehow, Mr. Murphy brought him to life. A tremendous performance.

Nothing about who the man really was, and far too little about the Manhatten Project and the genious behind it. The start the had some nerve to it, but it was lost into some generic, way too long courtroom scenes and misplaced woman. What could have been a thriller, was reduced to just another AI generated pointless drama.

You could have stopped watching this movie a whole hour before it ended and not have missed anything. The film looks amazing and the acting is great, But ran on longer than I would have liked and gained nothing for the whole last part of the movie.

3 hour long movie trailer that was edited for tiktok audiences

Oppenheimer is an absolute cinematic masterpiece! In my opinion, it's the best movie of 2023, and it was the first R-rated piece of cinematic media that I ever consumed. It went for so much, in such a way that I did not expect, and it worked. OMG it worked! I was expecting a movie about the creation of the atomic bomb, but what we actually got was a character study about this guy with so many layers that gets unraveled throughout the film. SOOO. GOOOD. Watch it. Go. NOW!

A drama and just not my cup of tea

One of the Greatest Movies I’ve Ever Seen.

My god , it was so dull and boring. Gave it a couple chances but i just couldnt get myself interested. I think this is inmensely overrated.

It's a gripping historical drama that helps you understand one of the most controversial figures to ever exist. The first half is a bit choppy and can be a bit disengaging since it's not in Nolan's strengths to write emotional arcs well, but the second half is tightly packed and tense, making you feel the emotions and the turmoil of a man that let humans destroy themselves. The practical effects and score are top notch, and you will be left speechless when the Trinity test is shown. Cillian, Emily, Florence and RDJ nail their roles with outstanding performances, and there are genuine moments where you forget these are actors and actually believe what they are saying. If only the first half was written better, it would be a 5 star film.

This movie was astounding! Definitely some of Christopher Nolan's best work. I definitely recommend it for history fans!

It was good, to a point, and interesting, but not anywhere near as good as the critics seem to think. I'd much rather read a biography and get all the facts. Or watch a documentary.

Oppenheimer is a powerful, haunting film that sticks with you. Nolan delivers an intense, well-crafted story, and Cillian Murphy is phenomenal. It doesn’t shy away from the moral weight of what happened but still feels like it stops just short of fully confronting the crime the U.S. committed. Still, it’s bold, thought-provoking, and absolutely worth watching.

Oppenheimer was a great movie, no doubt about it. The acting, the visuals, the historical depth – all top-notch. But I’ll be honest, it did feel like it ran a bit too long. I found myself sitting in the cinema, just hoping the bomb would go off already so the movie would finally wrap up. Don’t get me wrong, the political narrative is important, but after a while, it started to feel like an endless game of ‘who can talk the longest about atomic politics.’ By the time the big moment came, I was ready to leave and go home