rcowles0324
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The acting and production values are up to Christopher Nolan's standards. Cillian Murphy was a great choice to play J. Robert Oppenheimer - that said, there were long stretches where his deadpan portrayal evoked little emotion (in me) regarding his complex character.
If anyone stole the movie, it was Robert Downey Jr. As Lewis Strauss. RDJ moved seamlessly through the time shifts and was ultimately perfect as a foil to Oppenheimer. I won't get into any of the rest of the ensemble cast, but they all played their supporting roles quite well.
So, why the six star review, then? Even at 3 hours, the film and character development felt incredibly rushed, and there were many aspects to this expansive story that weren't adequately fleshed out. To me, it would have been much more engaging as a 6 or 8 episode biopic mini-series. Oppenheimer didn't need to be IMAX film. The story was about his life's work and personal idiosyncrasies.
At the end of the movie, I walked out of the theater to my car & never once said "wow!" While it was technically flawless, and was well cast, it never emotionally engaged me. YMMV.
If anyone stole the movie, it was Robert Downey Jr. As Lewis Strauss. RDJ moved seamlessly through the time shifts and was ultimately perfect as a foil to Oppenheimer. I won't get into any of the rest of the ensemble cast, but they all played their supporting roles quite well.
So, why the six star review, then? Even at 3 hours, the film and character development felt incredibly rushed, and there were many aspects to this expansive story that weren't adequately fleshed out. To me, it would have been much more engaging as a 6 or 8 episode biopic mini-series. Oppenheimer didn't need to be IMAX film. The story was about his life's work and personal idiosyncrasies.
At the end of the movie, I walked out of the theater to my car & never once said "wow!" While it was technically flawless, and was well cast, it never emotionally engaged me. YMMV.
The Last Jedi lost me as a generational fan (someone who has been there since opening night of New Hope). I won't do any spoilers, but I will say that I left the theater completely, thoroughly disappointed with TLJ. I'm not sure who Rian Johnson was trying to reach with his screen treatment, but it wasn't me or anyone else in the theater, which was packed, and stone silence from beginning to end.
The FX and CGI were fine. That's the only reason I'm doing 3 stars. There was no coherent story. Whatever talents the actors brought to the film were entirely wasted.
The more hours of distance I put between myself and the movie, the more I feel violated as a franchise fan. Rogue One was fun. TLJ is a complete and total face splat.
The FX and CGI were fine. That's the only reason I'm doing 3 stars. There was no coherent story. Whatever talents the actors brought to the film were entirely wasted.
The more hours of distance I put between myself and the movie, the more I feel violated as a franchise fan. Rogue One was fun. TLJ is a complete and total face splat.
I was able to suss out the plot line about midway through the 2nd act. Still, there were a few surprises working through to the end. Rami was excellent and perfect for the role; there were a few cool Easter eggs as the film progressed. Anything more would be spoiler-ish.
Overall, I'd recommend this flick to any M. Night Shyamalan fan.
Well done.
Overall, I'd recommend this flick to any M. Night Shyamalan fan.
Well done.