Christopher Nolan is one of the greatest directors working today. Whenever his name is attached to a film, it always brings people to cinemas. I was a bit apprehensive at first with Oppenheimer since Tenet was underwhelming and since it was a biopic, something you would think Nolan wouldn't do. Yet he did and he pulled it off in spectacular fashion.
Oppenheimer is a powerful exploration of the father of the atomic bomb, exploring his life, his work and how he viewed the world. This is all brought life by a powerful script and break neck pacing that keeps you engaged all the way to the end. This film was the shortest three hours of my life.
The cinematography is outstanding, constantly immersing the audience into Oppenheimer's mind and is complimented by a sublime soundtrack. The sound design is also immaculate and the attention to detail in the physics is excellent. The visuals are outstanding and it amazes me that it was all practical which makes it all the more impressive. All these aspects combine to make a bleak, doomsday-like movie which asks multiple moral questions of the audience but also allows the audience to interpret it in their own way.
But the greatest aspect of this film is the performances. Cilian Murphy is absolutely excellent as Oppenheimer, expertly portraying a confident and charismatic scientist eventually becoming a disillusioned and guilt-ridden figure. He is the centre-piece of this film and deserves all the praise. The supporting cast is stacked but a particular mention must go to Robert Downey Jr who delivers a brilliant performance as Lewis Strauss, arguably the strongest of his career. All the cast give it their all.
In conclusion, Oppenheimer stands as one of Nolan's best works and arguably his best film since Inception. It is thrilling, poignant and expertly made. A must-watch for all and one I look forward to re-watching countless times.
Oppenheimer is a powerful exploration of the father of the atomic bomb, exploring his life, his work and how he viewed the world. This is all brought life by a powerful script and break neck pacing that keeps you engaged all the way to the end. This film was the shortest three hours of my life.
The cinematography is outstanding, constantly immersing the audience into Oppenheimer's mind and is complimented by a sublime soundtrack. The sound design is also immaculate and the attention to detail in the physics is excellent. The visuals are outstanding and it amazes me that it was all practical which makes it all the more impressive. All these aspects combine to make a bleak, doomsday-like movie which asks multiple moral questions of the audience but also allows the audience to interpret it in their own way.
But the greatest aspect of this film is the performances. Cilian Murphy is absolutely excellent as Oppenheimer, expertly portraying a confident and charismatic scientist eventually becoming a disillusioned and guilt-ridden figure. He is the centre-piece of this film and deserves all the praise. The supporting cast is stacked but a particular mention must go to Robert Downey Jr who delivers a brilliant performance as Lewis Strauss, arguably the strongest of his career. All the cast give it their all.
In conclusion, Oppenheimer stands as one of Nolan's best works and arguably his best film since Inception. It is thrilling, poignant and expertly made. A must-watch for all and one I look forward to re-watching countless times.