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Each Christopher Nolan film undoubtedly tends to feel like a monumental event in his career, as he consistently sets the bar high with his ambitious vision and attention to detail. His reputation for delivering blockbuster hits, both commercially and artistically, contributes to the anticipation and excitement surrounding each new release. But the recently released movie Oppenheimer, from the beginning to end, is not only Nolan's best work to date, it also gives you the best cinematic experience that you won't forget in the years to come.

Oppenheimer: Plot

A feature-length documentary that examines how one man's brilliance, hubris, and unwavering desire altered the character of war forever, caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people, and sparked widespread hysteria, as well as how that same man's later attempts to negotiate peace fared.

Oppenheimer: Cast

Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer
Emily Blunt as Katherine "Kitty" Oppenheimer
Matt Damon as Leslie Groves
Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss
Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock
Josh Hartnett as Ernest Lawrence
Casey Affleck as Boris Pash
Rami Malek as David Hill
Kenneth Branagh as Niels Bohr
Benny Safdie as Edward Teller

Oppenheimer: What Works?

Oppenheimer, through Christopher Nolan’s lens, is not like a typical go-to movie that you would readily get; rather, you'll need patience and focus to appreciate the master director's work. I wonder if Nolan had casted some other actor, had he done justice to J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role? No, the "father of the atomic bomb," played by Cillian Murphy, proved to us that no one is going to stand in his way.

Cillian Murphy's portrayal of Oppie, the nickname Oppenheimer's supporters gave him, is just too good to bear. His bright blue eyes, clean shave, simple haircut, and cigar in mouth—oh! He got it right. One of history's most well-known characters gains dimension because of Cillian Murphy's enigmatic performance. From his commitment to develop the atomic bomb through his team of scientists to promoting quantum physics, Cillian Murphy plays the part as though it was always meant to be his.

Oppenheimer: Sound Effects And Background Score

The sound effects and seconds of VFX used after almost every scene will keep you intrigued throughout. The background score in Nolan’s epic Oppenheimer has been used wherever necessary, especially during his sensual moments with Florence Pugh’s character. Also, the second part of Oppenheimer, from where testing of the bomb begins, gives more meaning to this historic saga.You'll be on the edge of your seat as you listen to each successive blast. Hence, CAUTION!

Your heart will race just like Cillian Murphy's does in the movie as a result of the suspense that was created during the explosion when the bomb was actually tested to see if it would work. The team's deep gasps, their eager anticipation of the explosion, and their triumphant smiles offer context to why Robert Oppenheimer is regarded as the "Father of the atomic bomb."

Everyone applauds, but Robert starts to feel guilty as he questions whether his invention wasn't just a tool of annihilation. Even though he created the bomb, it doesn't seem like he thought the successful bomb drop was a success. You'll get shivers from the way the BGM was incorporated into the entire scene, representing the screamings and cries of children and people who might have died in explosions dominating the loud cheers in the auditorium.

The film takes you to how it took a man to get horribly wrong through his greatest invention.

Oppenheimer: What doesn’t work?

Going to watch Oppenheimer? I’ll suggest you do some research on the topic. Nolan’s critical filmmaking has always had a deep meaning. Oppenheimer is without a doubt a masterpiece by Nolan, but some of its details require extensive research.
The decision by Nolan to omit showing the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings may not have worked out as planned because making a classic like Oppenheimer is not an easy subject, but from the standpoint of the audience, the crucial moment should not have been omitted.

Oppenheimer: Cast Performance

It’s shocking to note that an ace filmmaker like Christopher Nolan took decades to know Murphy’s prowess in acting. After Peaky Blinders, Cillian Murphy once again gives a career-defining performance as the ‘big daddy of atomic bombs’ in Oppenheimer.

Florence Pugh’s short appearance in Nolan’s piece is quite appealing. Despite the fact that her frequent nudity sequences with Murphy seemed unwelcome, Nolan may have used them to demonstrate why Robert was also known as a womanizer, but was he the one? To learn more, you should watch the film...

Pugh takes on the role with sincerity and gives whatever it takes to make herself look meaningful. Supporting character Robert Downey Jr. nails every part of his role of Lewis Strauss.

Oppenheimer: Final verdict

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy in the titular role, will leave you moved. These days, in-depth filmographies are rarely produced, so this one is a genuine cinematic experience. We should applaud Nolan for having the bravery to choose this historical man and create a three-hour film about him. In my opinion, it's a whole experience that you shouldn't miss.

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