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Oppenheimer

  • 2023
  • R
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
934K
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Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer (2023)
The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
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A dramatization of the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who had a large hand in the development of the atomic bombs that brought an end to World War II.A dramatization of the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who had a large hand in the development of the atomic bombs that brought an end to World War II.A dramatization of the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who had a large hand in the development of the atomic bombs that brought an end to World War II.

  • Director
    • Christopher Nolan
  • Writers
    • Christopher Nolan
    • Kai Bird
    • Martin Sherwin
  • Stars
    • Cillian Murphy
    • Emily Blunt
    • Matt Damon
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    934K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    93
    25
    • Director
      • Christopher Nolan
    • Writers
      • Christopher Nolan
      • Kai Bird
      • Martin Sherwin
    • Stars
      • Cillian Murphy
      • Emily Blunt
      • Matt Damon
    • 4.4KUser reviews
    • 506Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #120
    • Won 7 Oscars
      • 364 wins & 368 nominations total

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    Cillian Murphy
    Cillian Murphy
    • J. Robert Oppenheimer
    Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt
    • Kitty Oppenheimer
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Leslie Groves
    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Lewis Strauss
    Alden Ehrenreich
    Alden Ehrenreich
    • Senate Aide
    Scott Grimes
    Scott Grimes
    • Counsel
    Jason Clarke
    Jason Clarke
    • Roger Robb
    Kurt Koehler
    Kurt Koehler
    • Thomas Morgan
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Gordon Gray
    John Gowans
    John Gowans
    • Ward Evans
    Macon Blair
    Macon Blair
    • Lloyd Garrison
    James D'Arcy
    James D'Arcy
    • Patrick Blackett
    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • Niels Bohr
    Harry Groener
    Harry Groener
    • Senator McGee
    Gregory Jbara
    Gregory Jbara
    • Chairman Magnuson
    Ted King
    Ted King
    • Senator Bartlett
    Tim DeKay
    Tim DeKay
    • Senator Pastore
    Steven Houska
    Steven Houska
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    • Director
      • Christopher Nolan
    • Writers
      • Christopher Nolan
      • Kai Bird
      • Martin Sherwin
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Oppenheimer' by Christopher Nolan is a complex biopic delving into J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in atomic bomb development. Themes of moral dilemmas, scientific responsibility, and nuclear impact are prominent. Cillian Murphy's performance, technical aspects, and historical accuracy receive praise. However, some find the pacing slow, narrative disjointed, and runtime excessive. Critics also note a lack of emotional depth and underdeveloped characters. Despite these issues, Nolan's direction, visual style, and thought-provoking nature are widely appreciated.
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    maison-van-cleers

    Severely overhyped

    I align with other reviewers here who have found this. Despite the hype surrounding it, Oppenheimer fell short of expectations. The film proved to be tedious and at many times draining to watch.

    I liked the cinematography but the beautiful scenes had an overwhelmingly loud background score that drowned out most of the dialogue and made it hard to comprehend what was going on.

    The movie also had several disjointed scene transitions which in my opinion, because of lack of character development and loud background music, only added to the confusion, making it hard to follow the plot coherently. Overall, a disappointing experience that failed to live up to its hype.
    10mohameddawoud-26019

    A Masterpiece

    I may consider myself lucky to be alive to watch Christopher Nolan Works which get better by years.

    Oppenheimer is - with no doubt- going to be one of the best movies in the history. Amazing cinematography, Exceptional acting and terrifying Soundtracks.

    All the cast are great from cilian Murphy who is going for the oscar with this role to Rupert Downey jr and Emily blunt and finally rami malik who has small scenes but you will never forget them.

    I didn't watch it in Imax as i couldn't wait and ran to the nearest cinema but now i will sure book an imax ticket.

    Don't waste any time, book your ticket and Go watch it.. NOW.
    10mark-217-307033

    And the Oscar goes to...

    I'm still collecting my thoughts after experiencing this film, Cillian Murphy might as well start clearing a space on his mantle for the Best Actor Oscar.

    This film is a masterclass in weaving narratives and different time periods while exploring the profound depths of a man whose actions altered the world's trajectory forever, for better or worse. Nolan brings us into the complexities of Oppenheimer, and all the moral conflicts stirring within him.

    Murphy's portrayal is so riveting that the long run-time became an afterthought. Robert Downey Jr also offers a great performance and Nolan's push and pull with how he uses sound design throughout is the cherry on top.

    Some viewers might need a brief refresher on WWII and Cold War history, but any film lover should be happy to willingly lose themselves in this film for hours on end.
    10and_mikkelsen

    Nolan delivers a powerfull biopic that shows the dark side of human nature!

    This movie is just... wow! I don't think I have ever felt like this watching a movie! Its like a blend of being sad but also scared! I read that Christopher Nolan said it kind of had themes of horror, and watching the movie i think I knew what he meant! Very few movies can make you feel quite like this one can!

    Nolan once again shows he is an expertly craftsman in filmmaking! This stands as perhaps one of his more humble movies but also one of his greatest! Reminds me of his earlier movies!

    The cast is also AMAZING with Cillian Murphy delivering the performance of his carrer as Oppenheimer, esentially becoming him, and pretty much securing himself an Oscar nomination for best lead actor! Robert Downey Junior also gives one of his best performances, reminding us all that despite 10 years as Iron man, he can still act!

    The soundtrack, sound and editing is also masterfull and further creates a cinematic experience like no other!

    Overall an esential viewing experience about historic events that still remains very relevant to this day! One of my favorite Nolan movies!
    7Bonobo13579

    Quality but exhausting

    I'm a big fan of Nolan's work so was really looking forward to this. I understood there would be some flipping in timelines and I'd need to concentrate. I didn't find this to be a problem at all and the storytelling was beautifully done. The acting was universally excellent. I saw a review saying Emily Blunt was rather OTT but I didn't find that at all.

    I think my biggest gripe with the film may mean that I'm just getting old. I found the direction quite jarring with jump cuts galore. While it did keep things moving along apace, it was all rather exhausting. I also found the music and sound very very loud to the point of intrusion. Much like other Nolan films as it goes: Interstellar that I love, also had *very* loud music.

    All in all this is a quality watch. It just left me longing for the days when so called 'cerebral' biopics, were a little more tranquil.

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    • Trivia
      In order for the black and white sections of the movie to be shot in the same quality as the rest of the film, Kodak produced a limited supply of its Double-X black and white film stock in 70mm. This film stock was chosen specifically for its heritage - it was originally sold to photographers as Super-XX during World War II and was very popular with photojournalists of the era.
    • Goofs
      The stop signs are yellow in the film, which is accurate. The United States used yellow stop signs until 1954.
    • Quotes

      J. Robert Oppenheimer: Albert? When I came to you with those calculations, we thought we might start a chain reaction that would destroy the entire world...

      Albert Einstein: I remember it well. What of it?

      J. Robert Oppenheimer: I believe we did.

    • Alternate versions
      To get a U/A rating certification in India, the movie was edited to remove or censor all nudity using CGI. For example, the scene where Tatlock and Oppenheimer have a conversation and the former character was topless, the nudity was censored with a CGI black dress. Many Middle Eastern countries use this exact same censored version for release.
    • Connections
      Featured in Louder with Crowder: Going Out with a Bang! (2022)
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      Holiday in Big Band Land
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      Written by Gerhard Narholz

      Performed by Les Brown and His Band of Renown

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    • Release date
      • July 21, 2023 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Italian
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Oppengeymer
    • Filming locations
      • Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA(only interiors, Los Alamos facilities interiors, including Oppenheimer's house, Fuller Lodge Interior and Exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Syncopy
      • Atlas Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $330,078,895
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $82,455,420
      • Jul 23, 2023
    • Gross worldwide
      • $975,811,333
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    • Runtime
      • 3h(180 min)
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • DTS 70 mm
      • DTS:X

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