You can see why it won the awards!! It was long and quite hard going. It would have worked at half the length. I can see why it won but it didn’t make for real enjoyment of a film. I found it a bit anti-climactic.
Oppenheime Apart from a couple of cringeworthy scenes, it is a brilliant, but disturbing recreation of a world drunk on its own power. Robert Downey Jr is on top form alongside an excellent cast.
Epic movie I loved the build and the intensity however struggled at times to follow the time switches and was definitely maybe 40 minutes too long. Definitely worth a watch and glad could watch it with a pause button for snack and toilet stops
Great acting and good story. The film is a good watch and covers a critical moment in our history. The acting is first rate, as is the cinematography. My only criticism is it’s unnecessarily long. 40 minutes could easily have been edited out with no detriment to the story.
Blink and you will miss something Intense and informative..also an insight into the motivation of the man to make the world safer by making everyone on the same level of defence. Clearly he didn’t realise the danger in entrusting such a weapon to those in power.
Wasn’t what I had expected Not the films fault but I thought it’d be more about the actual making of the bomb and the dropping of it.
Was quite political especially about Communism in the US.
A good film It is a very good film, but I’m not so sure that it lives up to the hype, however, maybe I need to watch it again to really appreciate it, but I need to leave it a while , as over 3 hours is a long time to spend watching one film.
Good film - but you need to know some history for it to make sense. Enjoyed it. Good performances all round. The fact that it jumps backwards and forwards in time does mean you have to have some idea of the history of the events.
Well worth a watch. Nolan and Murphy at their finest. Really well worth a watch. I chose to watch it at home, as I missed it at the cinema due to work commitments.
In reviewing it, Oppenheimer emerges as a compelling depiction of one of the 20th century’s most mysterious personalities, J. Robert Oppenheimer, the progenitor of the atomic bomb. Directed by the renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan, the movie plunges into the depths of Oppenheimer’s psyche, delving into his inner conflicts, moral quandaries, and the profound repercussions of his scientific breakthrough on humanity.
Nolan’s characteristic non-linear narrative style adds layers of intricacy to Oppenheimer’s story, seamlessly traversing pivotal moments in his life, from his pivotal contributions to the Manhattan Project to his post-war struggles with guilt and remorse. Through breathtaking cinematography and meticulous attention to historical accuracy, the film transports audiences to the tumultuous atmosphere of wartime America and the covert laboratories where Oppenheimer and his team raced against time to develop the ultimate weapon.At the core of the film lies Cillian Murphy’s mesmerising portrayal of Oppenheimer, capturing both the brilliance and vulnerability of the enigmatic physicist. Supported by an outstanding ensemble cast including Marion Cotillard, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh, Murphy infuses depth and humanity into a character.
It's long. Take a break You’ll need to put your phone down and concentrate. It is a complex story, not just about ‘the’ bomb.
Maybe it’s a little long, but it does have a story that needs to be told. So take a break halfway. Unfortunately cinemas don’t seem to have intervals for long films anymore.
Picture quality is good, as is the sound.
Recommended.
An outstanding film bu The but is that it doesn’t have that magic that makes me want to keep watching it like Tenet and Dunkirk. Still it does look gorgeous. The rip came in at 87GB and that was with the Dolby Vision stripped off. That means that there can hardly have been a byte to spare on the disc and it certainly shows.
The only thing I didn’t like was the depiction of Richard Feynman, who was only to be seen to be playing the bongos. Yes he could play the bongos but he didn’t get a Nobel prize for it.
Nolan Strikes Agai This movie is very good. The in depth life and emotion of the chatacter and the creation of fusion is top tier. The cinema photography is amazing, 80% Imax scenes and good colour grading. The list of names and faces you need to remember does get overwhelming and you will forget who characters are referring to throughout. The reason for 4 stars is cause of the stretched out 3rd act which overstays its welcome. Its definitely not Nolans best work. Inception and Interstellar are all superior films in my eyes but he seems to be just getting the recognition from the academy’s now… took them long enough.
Good history of science flick Good to see some fundamentals of science are portrayed by the film. The Notion of “the Science” ever being settled, or scientific dogma being sacrosanct is exposed as a fallacy in an opening scene. Oppenheimer presents how splitting the Uranium atom is impossible according to mathematical theorem. His dogmatic certainty on this topic of the day this then swifty blown out of the water by news that it had been split in a Lab. in Berlin.
Interesting too is the suggestion that US Campuses in the 1930s were hotbeds of Utopian radicals as much as they are today.
The rest is an entertaining mix of rival Ego’s, Politics, sex, spy’s under the bed.
Good Not Grea As you’ll notice in my title, this is a film that is, put simply………just good. I can’t say it was disappointing but I CAN say that I wouldn’t watch it again, just one of those. I also thought that there was a desperate attempt by either Director or producer to cram in the unlimited amount of information that was amassed by such a government project, which is actually understandable and could well have been split into 2 films. I think the best way to see this film would be at the cinema as I’m sure with the acoustics etc and loudness and the rumbling of the room it maybe WAS epic? Who knows, and I never will.
Amazing steelbook and 4k This will become a “reference” disc for anyone wanting to show off the capabilities of 4k physical media. It looks amazing and the 5.1 audio is also brilliant (Nolan doesn’t do Dolby Atmos). There is around 3 hours of extras too and the steelbook itself is fantastic, with interesting art and an enbossed title.
Oppenheimer - Blu-ray A spectacular cinematic achievement lands on physical media and works as well on the small screen as on the big.
A spellbinding effort that does not really feel its runtime sprawls between time periods, between colour and black & white, from the scientific to the personal in telling the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his work on the Manhattan Project and the Atomic bomb. With excellent performances from Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jnr (who hasn’t been this good in years) as his ‘nemesis’ the film is filled out by a full roster of familiar faces. But Nolan manages to keep everything in control, so that by the final portentous scenes everything has made sense.
The standard Blu-ray edition is excellent presented, with cinematography and effects all coming across beautifully.
And, delightfully there are actually extras! A 72 minute making of documentary with Nolan and main cast/crew, trailers and promotional material, a featurette on the black and white elements, a 35 minute scientific Q&A featuring Nolan again and then an 87 minute newly created documentary on Oppenheimer himself (again featuring Nolan amongst others).
Could have been much bette Loses a star fr the silly flashing lights at the start – as if that is going to explain or even just set the scene quantum physics. Otherwise, a well crafted film. Don’t bother with 4K – it is not that good.
Its a Long film....... Wanted to see it at the cinema, never got the chance, so got the BR version, 4K version was to pricy. Well made film, one of the best, picture quality is supreme through decent enough equipment. Its the sound that’s crap!, some parts are spoken in a Wisper, was forever juggling with the sound volume and the audio setting to get a clearer centre dialogue, Even through my mates surround sound system it didn’t make that much difference . Superb picture quality, Oscar nominated film for sure. sound quality rubbish. Might try headphones the next time i watch it.
A Brilliant Tale of Science, Humanity, and Ethical Dilemmas Oppenheimer was an amazing film!
Despite it being nearly three hours long, I was really impressed how they managed to give the film a fast pace. The film never really felt like it slowed down. The intensity was constant throughout. In a weird way, it felt like the ticking of a time bomb, always progressing to something bigger.
Ludwig Gransson’s soundtrack was impeccable. It just complemented the film so well and played a major role in maintaining the films quick pace. I don’t think I could name a another film where the soundtrack was so integral to the film.
All the actors and actresses gave outstanding performances! Cillian Murphy! My goodness! Oscar Worthy performance from him. I enjoyed the way the film kept me enraptured in his Oppenheimer’s psyche. He brought such an emotional intensity to each scene, purely through his facial expressions and body language. I truly empathized with his moments of conflict where he gets caught in the thick of war and politics and how he is forced to grapple with the consequences of his actions.
I was also throughly impressed with Robert Down Jr’s performance as Lewis Strauss. He made it seem so easy. I believe he could be a contender for Best Supporting Actor.
Credit must go to Emily Blunt and Florence Pugh, who did not have as big roles as Murphy, but did really well when they were on screen.
I love that Nolan always opts for shooting using IMAX cameras because it gives his film a unique visual style. The shots didn’t have insane composition but I enjoyed their shooting style. They made use of many closeups which kept me engaged and allowed me to sympathise with Oppenheimer more. The closeups ups also kept you absorbed in the tension and did not allow you to escape. I continue to enjoy Hoyte van Hoytema colour palette as well with the combination of greys, blue, black etc.
This film is also a triumph in filmmaking because Nolan showed that even though there is no action but mostly dialogue, there are still ways you can use the film language to make a film engaging. On top of that, he still manages to share his unique artistic flair because even though Oppenheimer is a biography, it still felt like a “Christopher Nolan Movie” with it’s sprinkles of espionage, special effects, surreal imagery etc.
Oppenheimer manages to live up and surpass the hype in many ways and could honestly go down as one of the most riveting dramas/biographies ever made!
I was expecting more … A decent movie that was full of top name actors but did tend to constantly go back and forth, which for me was distracting and made it hard work to keep focused.
I expected more from it to be fair and wasn’t overly impressed.
Not exactly an ‘edge of your seat’ type of movie but was quite slow and un-exciting.
I’ve bought literally hundreds of movies on DVD and the reason being because I would watch them again at some time but this is not one of them.
He’s baaaaack Nolan, both a paradox and a paradigm. His Batman trilogy, a fantastic superhero romp, not quite matching the Burton/Keaton films, but certainly the best otherwise. Inception, a fantastic journey in to the extreme.
Then came Interstellar and Tenet. Remarkable flops in my opinion, the former a sci-something mishmash, and the latter a simple format disguised as more complex than it required.
Now, we receive Oppenheimer, a genuine return to form in respect of Nolans ability to tell a story. He uses a variety of story telling mechanics, namely the one that relates to a primary overview narratively, which switches back to moments in his timeline to provide context.
This was done in a way that sometimes people do either get confused by, or frustrated by, however it is, for the last 20+ years now, a hallmark of ambitious storytelling, when there is a significant amount of story to tell.
Generally speaking, the cast play their parts fantastically, Murphy is definitely the perfect choice for the lead role. The direction of the cast is also well designed, their archetypes follow through the film, with no obtuse deviation.
Special effects are integrated well for the most part, although the initial ‘visionary’ effects feel a little contrived, but are very nicely designed. The test explosion scene is handled in a mature and respectful manner.
Audio is overall handled very well, the DTS-MA soundtrack a pleasure to listen to, from the various music choices, to ambient noise and vocal representation.
Nolan has definitely come back to form with this film, whilst some may find the politic angle a bit much, it is a necessary backdrop to the subject matter and I dont think it was overdone.
I would give this 5 stars as a film, but the disc I received has errors for around 15-20 minutes before the last 10 minutes. I will be looking to return this as it’s not just a cheap bluray, but a costly 4K bluray.
Brilliant! A fascinating story about a brilliant mind, science, politics, humanity and betrayal.
First time viewers may be left confused but you WILL want to rewatch it, that’s certain.
I’ve been very eagerly looking forward to this day when I can finally add the 4K film to the rest of my 4K Christopher Nolan collection, I thought I loved this film the first time I watched it in the cinema but the second time, at home on my 55″ 4K HDR TV, I fell in love with it all over again.
Truly spectacular! The cast, the story, the effects and of course the genius of Nolan. There is a reason why he’s arguably one of the best modern film directors.
Just because you don’t understand something, doesn’t mean it’s bad, A LOT of people didn’t understand this film it seems. I do and I absolutely loved it!
Magnificent and devastating A movie with an excellent cast which is in general well made. I have a couple of reservations: the affair between Oppy and his mistress could have been handled more decorously without reducing its relevance to the story line, and I was irritated by some focusing errors in interior close up scenes which seem to be a consequence of the director’s choice to shoot in film – though this choice is certainly responsible for the quality of the outdoor scenes, which look magnificent even in the 2K BluRay transfer.
The message here is about how those responsible for creating technologies lose control over how these technologies are applied and developed even further, and the devastating consequences on both the scientists and the victims of misapplication. In view of the current deteriorating international situation and also the rapid & seemingly uncontrolled development of “artificial intelligence” applications based on Big Data, this movie is one that I feel everybody needs to see despite its minor imperfections.
Also the 90 minute documentary “To End All War” on the “Special Features” disc is IMHO worth the purchase price of the whole 2 x Blu Ray package.
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You can see why it won the awards!!
It was long and quite hard going. It would have worked at half the length. I can see why it won but it didn’t make for real enjoyment of a film. I found it a bit anti-climactic.
Oppenheime
Apart from a couple of cringeworthy scenes, it is a brilliant, but disturbing recreation of a world drunk on its own power. Robert Downey Jr is on top form alongside an excellent cast.
Epic movie
I loved the build and the intensity however struggled at times to follow the time switches and was definitely maybe 40 minutes too long. Definitely worth a watch and glad could watch it with a pause button for snack and toilet stops
Great acting and good story.
The film is a good watch and covers a critical moment in our history. The acting is first rate, as is the cinematography. My only criticism is it’s unnecessarily long. 40 minutes could easily have been edited out with no detriment to the story.
Blink and you will miss something
Intense and informative..also an insight into the motivation of the man to make the world safer by making everyone on the same level of defence. Clearly he didn’t realise the danger in entrusting such a weapon to those in power.
Wasn’t what I had expected
Not the films fault but I thought it’d be more about the actual making of the bomb and the dropping of it.
Was quite political especially about Communism in the US.
A good film
It is a very good film, but I’m not so sure that it lives up to the hype, however, maybe I need to watch it again to really appreciate it, but I need to leave it a while , as over 3 hours is a long time to spend watching one film.
Good film - but you need to know some history for it to make sense.
Enjoyed it. Good performances all round. The fact that it jumps backwards and forwards in time does mean you have to have some idea of the history of the events.
Really well worth a watch. I chose to watch it at home, as I missed it at the cinema due to work commitments.
In reviewing it, Oppenheimer emerges as a compelling depiction of one of the 20th century’s most mysterious personalities, J. Robert Oppenheimer, the progenitor of the atomic bomb. Directed by the renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan, the movie plunges into the depths of Oppenheimer’s psyche, delving into his inner conflicts, moral quandaries, and the profound repercussions of his scientific breakthrough on humanity.
Nolan’s characteristic non-linear narrative style adds layers of intricacy to Oppenheimer’s story, seamlessly traversing pivotal moments in his life, from his pivotal contributions to the Manhattan Project to his post-war struggles with guilt and remorse. Through breathtaking cinematography and meticulous attention to historical accuracy, the film transports audiences to the tumultuous atmosphere of wartime America and the covert laboratories where Oppenheimer and his team raced against time to develop the ultimate weapon.At the core of the film lies Cillian Murphy’s mesmerising portrayal of Oppenheimer, capturing both the brilliance and vulnerability of the enigmatic physicist. Supported by an outstanding ensemble cast including Marion Cotillard, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh, Murphy infuses depth and humanity into a character.
It's long. Take a break
You’ll need to put your phone down and concentrate. It is a complex story, not just about ‘the’ bomb.
Maybe it’s a little long, but it does have a story that needs to be told. So take a break halfway. Unfortunately cinemas don’t seem to have intervals for long films anymore.
Picture quality is good, as is the sound.
Recommended.
An outstanding film bu
The but is that it doesn’t have that magic that makes me want to keep watching it like Tenet and Dunkirk. Still it does look gorgeous. The rip came in at 87GB and that was with the Dolby Vision stripped off. That means that there can hardly have been a byte to spare on the disc and it certainly shows.
The only thing I didn’t like was the depiction of Richard Feynman, who was only to be seen to be playing the bongos. Yes he could play the bongos but he didn’t get a Nobel prize for it.
Nolan Strikes Agai
This movie is very good. The in depth life and emotion of the chatacter and the creation of fusion is top tier. The cinema photography is amazing, 80% Imax scenes and good colour grading. The list of names and faces you need to remember does get overwhelming and you will forget who characters are referring to throughout. The reason for 4 stars is cause of the stretched out 3rd act which overstays its welcome. Its definitely not Nolans best work. Inception and Interstellar are all superior films in my eyes but he seems to be just getting the recognition from the academy’s now… took them long enough.
Good history of science flick
Good to see some fundamentals of science are portrayed by the film. The Notion of “the Science” ever being settled, or scientific dogma being sacrosanct is exposed as a fallacy in an opening scene. Oppenheimer presents how splitting the Uranium atom is impossible according to mathematical theorem. His dogmatic certainty on this topic of the day this then swifty blown out of the water by news that it had been split in a Lab. in Berlin.
Interesting too is the suggestion that US Campuses in the 1930s were hotbeds of Utopian radicals as much as they are today.
The rest is an entertaining mix of rival Ego’s, Politics, sex, spy’s under the bed.
Good Not Grea
As you’ll notice in my title, this is a film that is, put simply………just good. I can’t say it was disappointing but I CAN say that I wouldn’t watch it again, just one of those. I also thought that there was a desperate attempt by either Director or producer to cram in the unlimited amount of information that was amassed by such a government project, which is actually understandable and could well have been split into 2 films. I think the best way to see this film would be at the cinema as I’m sure with the acoustics etc and loudness and the rumbling of the room it maybe WAS epic? Who knows, and I never will.
Amazing steelbook and 4k
This will become a “reference” disc for anyone wanting to show off the capabilities of 4k physical media. It looks amazing and the 5.1 audio is also brilliant (Nolan doesn’t do Dolby Atmos). There is around 3 hours of extras too and the steelbook itself is fantastic, with interesting art and an enbossed title.
A spectacular cinematic achievement lands on physical media and works as well on the small screen as on the big.
A spellbinding effort that does not really feel its runtime sprawls between time periods, between colour and black & white, from the scientific to the personal in telling the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his work on the Manhattan Project and the Atomic bomb. With excellent performances from Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jnr (who hasn’t been this good in years) as his ‘nemesis’ the film is filled out by a full roster of familiar faces. But Nolan manages to keep everything in control, so that by the final portentous scenes everything has made sense.
The standard Blu-ray edition is excellent presented, with cinematography and effects all coming across beautifully.
And, delightfully there are actually extras! A 72 minute making of documentary with Nolan and main cast/crew, trailers and promotional material, a featurette on the black and white elements, a 35 minute scientific Q&A featuring Nolan again and then an 87 minute newly created documentary on Oppenheimer himself (again featuring Nolan amongst others).
Could have been much bette
Loses a star fr the silly flashing lights at the start – as if that is going to explain or even just set the scene quantum physics. Otherwise, a well crafted film. Don’t bother with 4K – it is not that good.
Wanted to see it at the cinema, never got the chance, so got the BR version, 4K version was to pricy. Well made film, one of the best, picture quality is supreme through decent enough equipment. Its the sound that’s crap!, some parts are spoken in a Wisper, was forever juggling with the sound volume and the audio setting to get a clearer centre dialogue, Even through my mates surround sound system it didn’t make that much difference . Superb picture quality, Oscar nominated film for sure. sound quality rubbish. Might try headphones the next time i watch it.
Oppenheimer was an amazing film!
Despite it being nearly three hours long, I was really impressed how they managed to give the film a fast pace. The film never really felt like it slowed down. The intensity was constant throughout. In a weird way, it felt like the ticking of a time bomb, always progressing to something bigger.
Ludwig Gransson’s soundtrack was impeccable. It just complemented the film so well and played a major role in maintaining the films quick pace. I don’t think I could name a another film where the soundtrack was so integral to the film.
All the actors and actresses gave outstanding performances! Cillian Murphy! My goodness! Oscar Worthy performance from him. I enjoyed the way the film kept me enraptured in his Oppenheimer’s psyche. He brought such an emotional intensity to each scene, purely through his facial expressions and body language. I truly empathized with his moments of conflict where he gets caught in the thick of war and politics and how he is forced to grapple with the consequences of his actions.
I was also throughly impressed with Robert Down Jr’s performance as Lewis Strauss. He made it seem so easy. I believe he could be a contender for Best Supporting Actor.
Credit must go to Emily Blunt and Florence Pugh, who did not have as big roles as Murphy, but did really well when they were on screen.
I love that Nolan always opts for shooting using IMAX cameras because it gives his film a unique visual style. The shots didn’t have insane composition but I enjoyed their shooting style. They made use of many closeups which kept me engaged and allowed me to sympathise with Oppenheimer more. The closeups ups also kept you absorbed in the tension and did not allow you to escape. I continue to enjoy Hoyte van Hoytema colour palette as well with the combination of greys, blue, black etc.
This film is also a triumph in filmmaking because Nolan showed that even though there is no action but mostly dialogue, there are still ways you can use the film language to make a film engaging. On top of that, he still manages to share his unique artistic flair because even though Oppenheimer is a biography, it still felt like a “Christopher Nolan Movie” with it’s sprinkles of espionage, special effects, surreal imagery etc.
Oppenheimer manages to live up and surpass the hype in many ways and could honestly go down as one of the most riveting dramas/biographies ever made!
I was expecting more …
A decent movie that was full of top name actors but did tend to constantly go back and forth, which for me was distracting and made it hard work to keep focused.
I expected more from it to be fair and wasn’t overly impressed.
Not exactly an ‘edge of your seat’ type of movie but was quite slow and un-exciting.
I’ve bought literally hundreds of movies on DVD and the reason being because I would watch them again at some time but this is not one of them.
Nolan, both a paradox and a paradigm. His Batman trilogy, a fantastic superhero romp, not quite matching the Burton/Keaton films, but certainly the best otherwise. Inception, a fantastic journey in to the extreme.
Then came Interstellar and Tenet. Remarkable flops in my opinion, the former a sci-something mishmash, and the latter a simple format disguised as more complex than it required.
Now, we receive Oppenheimer, a genuine return to form in respect of Nolans ability to tell a story. He uses a variety of story telling mechanics, namely the one that relates to a primary overview narratively, which switches back to moments in his timeline to provide context.
This was done in a way that sometimes people do either get confused by, or frustrated by, however it is, for the last 20+ years now, a hallmark of ambitious storytelling, when there is a significant amount of story to tell.
Generally speaking, the cast play their parts fantastically, Murphy is definitely the perfect choice for the lead role. The direction of the cast is also well designed, their archetypes follow through the film, with no obtuse deviation.
Special effects are integrated well for the most part, although the initial ‘visionary’ effects feel a little contrived, but are very nicely designed. The test explosion scene is handled in a mature and respectful manner.
Audio is overall handled very well, the DTS-MA soundtrack a pleasure to listen to, from the various music choices, to ambient noise and vocal representation.
Nolan has definitely come back to form with this film, whilst some may find the politic angle a bit much, it is a necessary backdrop to the subject matter and I dont think it was overdone.
I would give this 5 stars as a film, but the disc I received has errors for around 15-20 minutes before the last 10 minutes. I will be looking to return this as it’s not just a cheap bluray, but a costly 4K bluray.
A fascinating story about a brilliant mind, science, politics, humanity and betrayal.
First time viewers may be left confused but you WILL want to rewatch it, that’s certain.
I’ve been very eagerly looking forward to this day when I can finally add the 4K film to the rest of my 4K Christopher Nolan collection, I thought I loved this film the first time I watched it in the cinema but the second time, at home on my 55″ 4K HDR TV, I fell in love with it all over again.
Truly spectacular! The cast, the story, the effects and of course the genius of Nolan. There is a reason why he’s arguably one of the best modern film directors.
Just because you don’t understand something, doesn’t mean it’s bad, A LOT of people didn’t understand this film it seems. I do and I absolutely loved it!
A movie with an excellent cast which is in general well made. I have a couple of reservations: the affair between Oppy and his mistress could have been handled more decorously without reducing its relevance to the story line, and I was irritated by some focusing errors in interior close up scenes which seem to be a consequence of the director’s choice to shoot in film – though this choice is certainly responsible for the quality of the outdoor scenes, which look magnificent even in the 2K BluRay transfer.
The message here is about how those responsible for creating technologies lose control over how these technologies are applied and developed even further, and the devastating consequences on both the scientists and the victims of misapplication. In view of the current deteriorating international situation and also the rapid & seemingly uncontrolled development of “artificial intelligence” applications based on Big Data, this movie is one that I feel everybody needs to see despite its minor imperfections.
Also the 90 minute documentary “To End All War” on the “Special Features” disc is IMHO worth the purchase price of the whole 2 x Blu Ray package.