Oppenheimer Review

                   Oppenheimer

In "Oppenheimer," the film directed by Christopher Nolan, the subject matter and theme are inherently downbeat, immersing the audience in a specific, crowded world without providing date or location subtitles. The movie's three-hour duration is densely packed with information-rich dialogue and predominantly unfolds in "shabby little rooms far from the limelight," as one character describes. The narrative follows two oscillating lines - "Fission" in vivid color and "Fusion" in high-contrast black-and-white - cutting between their beats and revelations in a manner reminiscent of an anxious channel-hopper. Although "Oppenheimer" bears Nolan's signature hallmarks, such as an anti-chronological structure, IMAX camera shots, avoidance of CGI, and the presence of Cillian Murphy, it also feels like a departure from his previous works. The film shares a surface similarity with Spielberg's "Raiders Of The Lost Ark," revolving around a man in a hat racing against Nazis for control of an existentially powerful weapon. However, "Oppenheimer" presents a Schindler's List moment for Nolan, as it delves into deadly serious, portentously resonant, and adult material. The central figure, J. Robert Oppenheimer, follows a fundamentally different trajectory than Oskar Schindler, marking a significant departure for the acclaimed director.