Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer movie review & film summary (2023) | Roger Ebert

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a masterful cinematic achievement that swept the 2024 Academy Awards with seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy. The film chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant yet tormented physicist behind the atomic bomb, blending historical drama with psychological depth. With stunning cinematography, a haunting score, and powerhouse performances—especially Robert Downey Jr.'s Oscar-winning turn as Lewis Strauss—Oppenheimer is not just a film, but a profound exploration of science, ethics, and legacy. A must-watch and a perfect catalyst for debate in any film club