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with a delightfully nuanced portrayal of Robert J. Oppenheimer. The complexity and nuance is the real secret ingredient to “Oppenheimer’s” success. In hindsight, this is a movie only Christopher Nolan could make. The esteemed director takes everything he’s learned across his filmography and combines every ounce into something truly special. He utilizes his signature non-linear storytelling to make the plot equal parts compelling and mysterious, with a sense of dread permeating across every second of the film. His tense, tight direction is in full display here.

There is a firm understanding that the nuclear bomb and its creation was a devastating blow to mankind, while still acknowledging the wonder of witnessing its creation. Despite us all knowing how this story ends, Nolan still manages to bring a natural and tense buildup. The second half of “Oppenheimer” is a shockwave of emotions. Oppenheimer is fully humanized while still acknowledging the consequences of his deeds. There is no bias, his portrayal is perfectly balanced. With scenes that are reenacted word for word from how they went down in real life, there is no dramatization or exaggeration. It’s an accurate, honest biopic, which is rare to come by.

With all of that to unpack, it is safe to say that “Oppenheimer” is an absolute cinematic masterpiece. With a brilliantly paced story and some of the best performances in recent memory, the only reason I couldn’t recommend this film is if a 3-hour long biopic doesn’t sound enticing to you. However, if you’re a fan of movies or history in general, “Oppenheimer” is an easy pick for movie night and solidifies Christopher Nolan in his rank as one of the greatest directors of our generation. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com entertainment.ed@ocolly.com