Summary:
- The film 'Oppenheimer' explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist behind the creation of the atomic bomb, and delves into the personal and political aftermath of his achievement.
- Although the movie gained attention for being shot in iMacs theaters, the visual and sound enhancements didn't significantly enhance the biopic's viewing experience.
- The film offers a straightforward depiction of historical events, featuring scientists, politicians, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the atomic bomb's development.
- Despite being well-made with strong performances, 'Oppenheimer' falls short of being truly exceptional and fails to leave a lasting impact.
Exploring the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist behind the development of the atomic bomb, the film 'Oppenheimer' offers a glimpse into the personal and political fallout of his groundbreaking invention.
Currently still in theaters is the film that went up against Barbie and lost. It didn't exactly bomb, but is it a dud? Let's take a look at Oppenheimer. In a world where the advances of science lead to an international race to create what would become the atomic bomb, Oppenheimer is the story of the brilliant and complicated theoretical physicist behind its development here in the United States. The film also gets into the personal and political fallout for Oppenheimer following his invention.
Highly publicized for being shot in iMacs for iMacs theaters, I went ahead and spent a few extra bucks to watch this film in a regal iMacs. Problem is they're not really iMac screens. They're a little bit bigger and the sound's a little bit better, but that's it.
They're more like iMacs light, diet iMacs. The only real iMac screen is at the Science Museum and they don't show Hollywood movies. And though it's cool to see a movie on a slightly bigger than big screen with maybe a little bit better sound, the film really doesn't call for it. It's a mostly straightforward biopic set in reality. Scientists doing science, politicians, politicking, people talking. So if you like seeing close-ups of silly and Murphy, aka David Burns doppelganger, as big as a house, by all means, you do you. Are we saying there's a chance that when we push that button, we destroy the world? Chances are near zero.
Near zero. What do you want from theory alone? Zero would be nice. Overall, the three-hour-long film held my attention and I found it intriguing and interesting. I learned some things and walked away knowing a little more history than I did when I walked in, which is cool. It's shot well, the script and acting are excellent, Oppenheimer is a very solid film, and I enjoyed it. But it didn't blow me away. Maybe it just needed a good Oppenheimer song and dance number.
Why would we go to the middle of nowhere? For who knows how long? Why? Why? How about because this is the most important thing to ever happen in the history of the world? Though certainly best experienced in theaters, I don't think you'll miss out on much if you wait to watch this at home when you can break up the three-hour film into more easily digestible bits. So overall, I thought the film was a little bit underwhelming. I thought Oppenheimer was okay. Chris Jenkins, CBS 6.
In conclusion, 'Oppenheimer' presents a solid portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb, delving into both the scientific advancements and the personal consequences. While the film has its strengths, some aspects may leave viewers underwhelmed.