Christopher Nolan’s latest Movie ‘Oppenheimer’ is set to hit theaters on July 21, 2023 ¹. The film tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American scientist known as the ‘father of the atomic bomb.’ The film centers around Oppenheimer’s life and his contribution to developing the bombs ‘Little Boy’ and ‘Fat Man,’ which wreaked havoc in Japan during World War II.
Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist who quickly rose to prominence as an internationally renowned scientist. During World War II, he became the first director of the Los Alamos Laboratory, established by the Manhattan Project, and led the team that created the atomic bomb ⁶.
The movie is based on Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer” ³. The story follows the incredible journey of the renowned physicist who spearheaded the operation of the Manhattan Project during World War II.
In the film, Cillian Murphy plays the titular role, and Hollywood A-listers like Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and Robert Downey Jr are also a part of the project ¹. Nolan shot this film with IMAX and Panavision cameras ¹. It’s Nolan’s first R-rated film in over 20 years ¹ and his longest film to date ¹.
The movie promises to be a captivating biopic that explores the life, times, and moral dilemma faced by J Robert Oppenheimer. It will be interesting to see how Nolan portrays this complex character on screen.
Don’t miss out on this epic war drama when it hits theaters on July 21, 2023