I hope Nolan brings back Downey Jr. for future projects. He can elevate Nolans dialogue and fits like a glove for the fast-paced direction and editing Nolan has. Bond Villain, maybe? Anything would be nice.
I can't believe the man thought he wasn't worthy or was worried that his time in the MCU would affect his performance outside it. he crushed it as Strauss.
One cannot discuss Christopher Nolan without marveling at his exceptional use of a wall of sound. It immerses us in the world he creates and leaves us spellbound. But it is in those heart-stopping moments when the sound abruptly disappears, and silence takes over, that Nolan showcases his true mastery. The stillness is more deafening than any noise, and it leaves us suspended in anticipation.
True, but there is no excuse for theaters that put the sound overly loud. People need to complain to the theater when the sound level is exaggerated, their hearing is endangered. Fortunately, that wasn't the case in my cinema.
True mastery? come on, this is fairly basic film school stuff, the contrast from total sound to silence. I'm glad he's discovered it, but let's not get carried away here.
When I watch movies I don’t care who is doing what part. I just care about the quality of the movie. What is the big deal with third party awards? It doesn’t change how good or bad a movie is for an individual’s subjective view. What difference does a car have on a buyer because it was reviewed by a third party instead of researched by the buyer? I’m trying to understand the reasoning for why people care about these awards.
Christopher Nolan has done something near impossible, being able to make movies blockbuster events just by putting his name on it. *Not counting non-directors like Tom Cruise or Margot Robbie
I love Nolan and have for a long time, and I agree 100 percent. I too, am so grateful he’s making movies. Nolan, Villeneuve, and Scorsese all have movie that I hope will help change the climate this year
@@BlueRaz21 His dialogue can be clunky, I don't emotionally connect with any of his characters, he can be self-indulgent, and he's not that great at action scenes. Having said this, he is always stretching himself artistically, looking for ways to expand the medium, shoots his films on actual film stock, creates stunning visuals, and makes the kind of films no other filmmaker could make. For those reasons alone, I hope he never stops making films.
We loved the movie too. Even in non IMAX, it was loud. We chose to attend a subtitled showing, which allowed us to catch all the dialogue and was the right choice, we think. It added to our enjoyment of an awe inspiring movie.
Agreed. It's about time he gets on the big stage recognition. Although, there's an argument to made about the legitimacy of the Oscars since it's golden age but, whatever.
You should know Hollywood better than that, if Val Kilmer couldn't get it for his Doc Holiday, this one will go to some dude playing a tranny for his exceptional portal of synthetic toxic misandry... or something like that.
My favourite scene was when Emily Blunt refused to shake a dudes hand. Simple gesture, but it was her facial expression that was controlled yet filled with rage. Brilliant.
About the whole “no CGI thing”, Nolan confirmed that he’s referring to no fully rendered shots. Every shot is grounded in reality with real footage from a real set, then accentuated with CGI.
A VFX artist here, what they mean is that the movie has been very carefully planned to try to film everything they can on camera in the form of actual locations, real large scale sets (Complete sets like in the old movies and not partial ones that would require CGI set extension or heavy use of matte painting work as it is more common these days) as well as miniatures and filming real elements that can later be composited together onto a VFX shot. Essentially the VFX work is mostly based on image manipulation and clean up from real elements shot on film without the use of any CGI generated work. Hopefully this makes more sense. :)
One of my favorite facts about this film is that Matt Damon was taking a break from acting as promise to his wife but, there was one condition that the break would go on hold unless Christopher Nolan offered him a role. It must be such a privilege to work with a filmmaker with such an extraordinary vision and the dedication to push his genius over the limits.
Robert Downey, Jr. was my favorite part of this movie. Nothing against Murphy or the rest of the (amazing) cast, but he really blew me away and it was so cool to see him playing someone other than Tony Stark for the first time in a long time. Makes me wish we could see Tom Cruise play someone other than Ethan Hunt again, as much as I love those movies.
I thought Downey was good in playing something he never has before (not a junkie or ironman) but his scenes weerent that interesting. I was hoping for more technical insight into the bombs construction too but still liked the movie
@@michaelcarbajal.I think as he got older he started focusing more on what he truly enjoys which are filmmaking and extreme sports (basically). so the roles he has are a by-product of that choice. it seems he’s perfectly fine not expanding his artistic standards
I’m truly happy that both Oppenheimer & Barbie live up to the hype. All the memes, jokes, and marketing weren’t for nothing. They both debuted with a high rotten tomatoes score above 90%. They are the biggest films of 2023 so far. I will be seeing both.
Pray once again for us cinema employees I am at work now we have the Barbie premiere,we got 3 shows all almost sold out,even in the first row sheesh Gotta be a blast this weekend with Barbie AND OPPENHEIMER ☢️
They're one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2023, not the biggest, they haven't come out yet. As of now it's MI7 that's the biggest, it also has a 96% rating on RT. We'll see when the numbers are crunched.
You’re so right about forgetting we’re in 2023 while watching the movie. I got out of the theater feeling a little stunned, couldn’t believe that I just watched a movie instead of actually being part of the story. It is THAT immersive. As for the dialogue sound, so glad I watched it in a country with subtitles! Otherwise I would’ve been sooo lost. 😅
There’s a deep gauntness in Murphy’s portrayal in this film. I think it really shows how haunted he was by the work (pre-bomb) and then by the results of his work (post bomb)
exactly. His look, and expressions tell us everything. I only expected Cillian would have some line of dialogue like "my god, what have i done". But his expressions did that. But he was just one scientist, President Truman said it right, they he approved attack, nobody gonna care about Oppenheimer ( which is the truth, they would find another engineer).
In documentaries on Oppenheimer, it says that he was never a happy fellow and seemed to have always felt sorry for himself. Creating the bomb gave him something to make of himself, to be remembered by, and he selfishly took that project to eternalize himself. Blunt's character is right when she says there's no need to feel sorry for someone who sins, they must carry the consequences and stop asking for pity. That's the sad story of Oppenheimer. A man who almost blew up everything we knew and loved simply because he didn't know how to love himself. Why pity such a man?
@@justso-gr3jj The general gist I got out of it was that he was deeply insecure. He wasn't bright, he wasn't handsome, he wasn't athletic. Quantum mechanics gave him an identity within the community. Oppie is his "rock'n'roll" persona and he desperately clinged onto it for the rest of his life until he was forced to face the consequences of his persona. So the bomb wasn't just built out of necessity to win the race with the Nazis, it was also built from the necessity of this single scientist to prove he could be someone. It's not a coincidence he's been compared to Prometheus, just like Dr. Frankenstein. There's great ignorance in providing humanity with a weapon that has a will of its own.
@@kukuricapicaIMHO he is better. His films have more layers (in terms of character development and mature dialogue, NOT plot complexity). And they feel more artsy blockbusters. If Kubrick and Spielberg had a child it would be Denis.
I’m so happy to Cillian Murphy getting the recognition he so richly deserves. RDJ has always been a gifted actor. I hope Oscar nods are given to both Murphy and Downey Jr. I think Nolan is going to be the golden boy this awards season and he deserves it.
I dunno, the way the Oscars are now you have to have diversity and all that shit... Have to tick boxes... The characters will but will nolan get the Oscar he probably deserves.... Hollywood is gone to shit, we're lucky we have nolan and a few others that give us proper movies
If he does win the Oscars I hope whoever announces his win doesn't mess it up and say "Winner for the Oscar goes to by order of the Peaky Blinders Cillian Murphy
I was so surprised by how full all the Imax showing for this movie were at my local AMC, even the morning 10 am show on a Friday was almost completely full, it's great that people still support such good cinema instead of only going to the theater for Marvel like popcorn films. Also the I didn't find the dialogue to be as bad as Tenet, it's very clear most of the times and the only times that I struggled was when multiple people were talking very fast. The score was perfect at building the tension throughout and it was so loud you could feel it in your chest at times, no doubt done so on purpose, as it makes you feel the same way as the character in those scenes.
Honestly, I feel like the whole Barbenheimer weekend drove him that people are sick of all the franchises. Oppenheimer was amazing, we all know, but Barbie transformed what could've been a brainless 2-hour commercial into something that had a point and a purpose. I don't think Barbie is cinematically in the same zip code as Oppenheimer, but it's a more thoughtful take on the typical fun cutesy movie that reflects what audiences want to see and care about (also the soundtrack was great)
Yup Barbie movie was amazing as well, I watched both the same day, first Oppenheimer and then Barbie, it was the perfect double feature, I love watching movies where directors are given free reign to be themselves instead of being forced to deal with studio meddling when making formulaic franchises
Amazing effort from everybody involved! Stellar cast. The cameos are relentless. Cillian Murphy is finally the front man and I’m all here for it. I hope he gets the appreciation he deserves. Same for Nolan.
I am happy to hear RDJ is getting love for his acting again. Tony Stark was an awesome and unforgettable role. But RDJ when is all said a done should be able to be remembered for much more. Similar to how Harrison Ford is not just remembered for Han Solo or Indiana Jones.
I really don’t want to be a negative guy. But Nolan’s peak is done, people still expecting him to make dark knight, inception level movies. This movie looks like technically amazing but Nolan’s character work is always lacking , so a 3 hr drama based on dialogue is going to disappoint a lot of people I think
I’m glad you addressed the sound mixing/dialogue issues. I have auditory processing disorder so I initially thought it was just me but my family said the same thing. The movie was amazing but I did have to lean over to my husband and ask, “What did they say?” several times during the movie.
As a misphonic with similar sound processing issues, you're dead on. Worse, it feels like it was done on purpose. I got a lot out of Oppenheimer overall, but the sound mixing truly was shit. Fortunately for me, I never saw it in theaters, only at home with nice, friendly subtitles. Highly recommended.
went to Oppenheimer today in iMAX and it was absolutely incredible. the 3 hours flew by, and at the end, the audience was in complete silence, started clapping and left in complete silence again, processing what they’d just seen. and so was I! stunning visuals, an intriguing story, brilliant storytelling. if this movie doesn’t get any Oscars, then i’d be baffled
@@talhadawood7969 absolutely!!!! not only the visuals were super enhanced, but the sound gave me so many chills. u really get captivated by it and it feels like ur a part of the story.
@@bleach3767 rather 15 seconds, but yes, things that normally are censored were shown for some brief moments. it’s an adult movie, so idk what ya expect
It feels incredible that we still get movies like Oppenheimer from time to time. It's not as often as I'd like but I really treasure them when I get them.
The scene in the "church" after the bang was chilling, and I had full body chills in the last scenes. While the movie is fantastic, I am also glad that humanity is reminded of this threat.
I love that some movie studios have finally figured out audiences will see a 3 hour movie as long as it's engaging and good. The longer runtime allows for more/better storytelling. Don't get me wrong some movies run too long and should cut scenes that are not needed. But movies like this don't seem like 3 hours when watching it because it's phenomenal.
Have been a fan of Cillians since 28 days later and love his under-appreciated movies like Red Lights, I didn't watch Peaky Blinders until the most recent seasons release and that was awesome. Glad to see him get such a high profile role and a chance at success!
Just came out of the theater here in the Philippines... and wow. What a film. The cinematography on this one is crazy, Nolan's shots are so precise and very calculated. Murphy and Downey's performances were just amazing. Cheers, Chris, always love your videos. I rush to watch your videos right after watching the newest films. Thanks for your videos.
The film was very loud in some parts which made it impactful but people with sensitivity to sound might want to wear earplugs. This film was very good and so important to show to a wide audience. As someone who has family that lived through the bombings in Japan, I think I was important to see the history behind the attacks. It stirred me emotionally in a way I didn’t expect and I’m glad I had that experience. It was definitely heavy though.
Not a lot of people talking about Ludwig Gorranson's score just yet but let me say that all those riveting scenes you mentioned wouldn't go so far without the music he makes for this film. Definitely one of his best works yet.
I just saw it in an Imax theater.... it was amazing. 10 out 10 for me. the acting of all the actors and actresses was top notch especially from Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Robert Downey JR. I already know I am going to see this movie again, because there are a lot of things happening on the screen to process after just one visit.
It was the worst movie I've ever seen. I walked out at 2 hours. I've never walked out of a movie. Even "Mother," which was an incredibly uncomfortable movie, I watched the whole thing. Not understanding how anyone could sit through this movie. It could have been great, but the non linear storytelling was so confusing.
@@LKDoyle12 Most overhyped and overrated film I have seen. Glad i didnt go the cinema to watch it. Nothing happens for 3 hours. Just talking and more talking. You don't even get the actual bombing. Oh and as ever expect Nolans overhyped 'wall of sound' to reduce the tedious dialogue to mumbling. I simply don't get the fuss over this filmmaker.
Saw a sneak peak on IMAX 70MM and it was undoubtedly one of the best movies I’ve ever seen in the summer and I’m in early 40s having seen many movies since the 80s every summer! A masterpiece!
I agree about the dialogues and pacing being too fast at times that I really struggled to keep up with. But I am willing to indulge Nolan in this case because, unlike Tenet, this movie has some incredibly important life lessons hidden within its screenplay, and I wana properly explore them all. This is definitely a film made to be rewatched, and Nolan knew it. I am sure he has added every little meticulous detail he wanted to almost as if the film itself demanded it. He completely let the story take control, which i loved, and the catharsis in the end was immensely hard hitting for me on a personal level.
100% agree with everything you said. I just came home from watching the movie and it had me at the edge of my seat for the whole three hours. Sometimes I wasn’t following what was going on cause of the fast pace dialogs and other times I recognized historical moments and A listers appearing out of nowhere. I will watch this movie again for sure. Finally a movie that’s not all about CGI and superheroes and fictional stories with 25 sequels! Bravo!!!
Just got out of the theater about two hours ago and it was an incredible film. Christopher Nolan did not miss! I wasn't all aware of OPPENHEIMER's story and the film does a great job telling that story from several perspectives (you'll see during the third act). Was sad Zimmer wasn't composing the OST but the composer they used did an outstanding job. The tension could be felt thanks to the acting and the score working together. I'm going to watch this again on Tuesday
@@doombottv6524 yeah, it's very dialogue heavy but when it comes to the science, the characters do a good job explaining it in simpler terms. This film is different enough from Interstellar to where you would be able to like it if that makes sense?
I was annoyed that the marvel fan boys were upset with him that Iron Man was not his best role when he came out and said Christopher Nolan’s latest movie gave me the best performance of my entire career. I am proud of Robert Downey, Jr. 🤩
Its not about being a fanboy- it was just unnecessary. Marvel literally made him...and although this specific movie might be amazing, he was the titular character in Infinity War and Endgame which were the conclusion to a story that has been told over a decade and 22 films. Those weren't some BS generic blockbusters- they literally made cinematic history with those films. As a HUGE Nolan fan, there has not been one movie I had the kind of theater experience that matched the level of emotion and investment as Infinity War and Endgame and I don't see that changing soon. Oppenhemier may be the best film he's ever been a part of. It's christopher fucking nolan. Of course its amazing. RDJ however did not have to say that especially when he was a part of a universally beloved franchise and a part of the 2 biggest films in movie history- movies that a lot of people loved. It makes him sound ungrateful.
Hahaha, I'm an Indian and here almost all of the Hollywood or just foreign movies have subtitles. It's proven to be more than a blessing when I saw TENET and it will be so yet again when I see Oppenheimer. Super excited
Dude they have started to remove subtitles now😢😢😢 We had no subtitles in mission impossible 7, no subtitles in John wick 4 and not in evil dead rise tooo. PS im talking about PVR Gurugram and Miraj maximum Gurugram. In Avatar 2 in IMAX Saket Delhi, they had subtitles so I hope IMAX may have subs in Oppenheimer
i'd watched some video clips of J. Robert Oppenheimer speaking in the weeks prior to seeing the film. the moment Cillian Murphy said his first line as Oppneheimer on screen, my jaw actually dropped. he got the essence of the guy perfectly.
Just saw it last night. BRILLIANT! Incredible. Beautiful imagery. The score is anxiety inducing and maintains the tension throughout the whole film. And then the moments of pure silence… WOW! Cillian Murphy is Amazing. Oscars all around.
In college, I was a theoretical physics major for the first 2 years and my advisor worked on above-ground testing of the atomic bomb. He had some great pictures of the testing and could tell stories about taking the bombs up towers to be detonated so readings could be obtained. Man, he made it all sound so fantastic that I could not wait to start doing math to find the next big secret but alas, I had to change my major and ended up in medicine and medical research. My advisor passed on about 20 years ago now but I remember our time together fondly. He said the work was so boring sometimes that the scientists and assistants built cars to race each other and he knew so much about the cars of the period. I think he loved cars more than physics sometimes.
Perspective is so wild because when I hear you talking about your professor testing nukes and being bored, all I could think about is the indigenous people whose land they were testing on and the horrors they and the Japanese went through....I wish the testers went the jail and U.S was punished for its crimes against humanity.
Thanks for the warning about dialogue audio levels. Everyone who is hard of hearing, keep in mind that most, if not all, modern cinemas have and should offer closed captioning devices for you to use. Some may be glasses you wear, a box that attatches to your seat that scrolls the captions, or a simple mirror that attatches to your seat that reflects the captions from the back of the house. Please utilize these devices. 💙
Came here to say this. I won't watch a movie in theatres without borrowing one of these when getting my ticket. I don't understand why movies can't sound mix their dialogue to be audible anymore, but at least I can figure out what's being said.
@@aolson1111the vast majority of people cannot hear what's being said in Nolans movies. I don't care how sharp your hearing is, a third of Tenets dialogue was a mumble.
I'm hearing-impaired & use these devices, but it is not the same. They make it very awkward to enjoy the movie - you're constantly looking up at the movie, down at the device, up, down. Or the glasses stop showing text if you move your head, etc. Many times the devices don't actually work. I just wish movies would offer subtitles. And IMO Nolan is practically discriminating against hearing-impaired people at this point by saying he does not care whether people can understand his dialogue.
Saw it last night and loved it. I think that they didn't use any CGI, the bomb scenes are incredible. I think this review is fantastic. This film does feel like a documentary of actual people who really brought it to the film. Did not see it in IMAX,but there were some loud scenes that I think was meant to provide auditory power since no CGI. I love all movies Christopher Nolan does. I think he is my favorite director out there now!! Cillian Murphy was incredible. It's about time he got a lead of a film like this!!
This is the movie I’ve been waiting for this year, Nolan is my favorite director of our time, Cillian Murphy’s talent is incredible, I truly can’t wait to watch this movie.
As an American, it is sad to see how ingrained hypocrisy in our society is slowly eroding our greatness as a nation. The Oppenheimer movie is a guaranteed flop, and even the film makers know this. Yet, you have individuals with a vested interest fervently promoting the movie. Has anyone thought of how the Japanese feel? OR when the movie will open in Japan? I am sure it will be a big hit. Good luck with that. If anyone thinks the Japanese have forgotten about that part of history, they are fully mistaken. The Japanese are playing along as our allies today, but I can guarantee they are plotting payback plans in the future. And that will happen if our country gets tangled up in a war with China. Who do you think the Japanese will back up? China or America? Something to think about.
I know the current trend is the “Barbieheimer”, but I prefer to mirror Nolan and Tom Cruise as two of Hollywood’s figures who are seriously pushing a cinematic journey for the audience and I applaud that. Similar as Scorsese, Jordan Peele and Tarantino, I applaud those filmmakers who do theatrical instead of Netflix oriented movies.
A few months ago I readed John Hersey's Hiroshima, trully a masterpiece. This movie just hit me hard because it brought all the memories I had from the book about such an important moment in history. The way Robert Oppenhaimer change after the bomb is just extraordinary, scenes like the speech or when they see the images of the victims gave me goosegumps. What a cinematic experience, a feeling I will miss for sure.
Do you recommend that book? Tbh I felt very frustrated by this movie. Maybe a good nonfiction book on the subject would be more satisfying. What would you suggest?
Chris, i just want to thank you so much for keeping us so happy with your content. I’m a aspiring Screenwriter and Film maker, and I just want to wish you good heath and strong spirit for your upcoming projects. Much love from Bolivia 🇧🇴
Woow you saw a guy being interviewed for 3 hours, a little fart of a bomb on IMAX and you're that excited you silly dummy. This movie was pure trash, USA propaganda but NPC's like you will never understand.
I didn't understand the mad dash to see this on an IMAX after I watched it, really the only cool imax worthy part was the test, and a few of those quick clips going on in Oppenheimers head. I was expecting much more in the visual aspect honestly
@@marked4death076 because this is the only movie since BvS which was 6 or 7 years ago that had a 70mm print and was shot with 70mm IMAX cameras. Most movies in IMAX are now obviously shown in either laser or digital. But this movie is probably the last and only chance they’d be-able to experience a film in that format before it’s never to be seen again
Watching this film in theaters was an essential part of the experience, more so for the soundtrack. All thought I didn’t think it possible, the score and the volume of the score manage to give moral complexity and layers to a scene. Example: When he is testing the Bomb, there is silence. Now understanding that most of the film inexplicably loud it lets us now that the testing of the bomb is not so much a shock, but in its silence a realization instead of just son soft of reward for his hard labor.
Oppenheimer - My immediate thoughts NON-Spoiler: *How it feels:* Absolute powerhouse of a movie. Everyone that will watch this movie, will feel a lasting impact on them. There are scenes, that you can't describe in words. You just have to see them. You have to feel them. And you have to feel, how those scenes make you feel. *Who it isn't for:* This film absolutely isn't for everyone. And i'd argue there is a really huge percentage of people that will have no enjoyment with this movie. Broken down without any regard on the subject matter and how it is presented on the simplest level the movie consists to 99% of people talking with each other. And even more so, often talking to each other about things many people have no interest, knowledge or understanding of, but that is okay, because even if you can't understand everything people say to each other and what it means, you can still absolutely feel what was said from the reaction of everyone in the scenes. In my viewing there was a row of about 10 teenagers, roughly 14 years old i'd guess, that all left after 30 minutes, and i can't say it was a bad decision for them, because they likely just don't have the patience and the attention span for this. *Actors:* If you've seen any movie of the last 20 years you will probably see a familiar face in here. If you've seen many movies, you will be blown away by how many powerhouses of actors you will find in this movie. Even in roles that are so small that you barely see them. In fact there are so many i'm certain i haven't even recognized half of the ones i should have. I have to give very special praises to the performances of Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and especially Robert Downey Jr. I could list many more, of which not a single one would be undeserved, but this list would find no end, so more on some specific actors in the spoiler section. *Soundtrack/Music:* As i'm really used to by this point, it was no surprised to be blown away by Ludwig Göransson's work here. It might not have the most recognizable tracks that I'll listen to over and over again like for Tenet (Göransson and Nolan's last movie together) but the use of music and sound in this movie, makes you feel the impact of everything that happens so much more. Without it some scenes wouldn't even make sense, but with it, those scenes are some of the most powerful ones i've ever felt. *Length:* With a runtime of almost exactly 3 hours, this is one of the longest films that get released these days. Not everyone will like to sit there for such a long time, especially how i said earlier, people that can easily get bored by "people just talking". For me, i was completely glued to the screen the whole time. Whenever something happened in the cinema around me that i had to pay attention to like people leaving to go to the toilet, it felt like i got grabbed right out of the movie and lost so much, even if they only exchanged a word, since i was hooked on every single word said. I'm probably an outlier when it comes to managing with longer movies, often times i wish a movie would have kept going when others say it was already way too long, but again with this one, when it was over i didn't expect 3 hours to be over already, i could have easily sat there another hour. That is not to say they needed another hour though, everything the movie wanted to tell was completely explored. *The Nolan touch:* I'm a huge fan of everything Christopher Nolan touches. I strongly believe this movie only works because of his vision. It is not a subject i myself am super familiar with, nor is it one i find the biggest interest in, yet it was as captivating as this movie could have been, and i strongly believe it was perfectly executed and i wouldn't change a thing about it. *My personal - genre rating:* As the kind of movie, as a movie about Oppenheimer, this movie can get nothing else then a 10/10. There is not a single flaw i can say, i was hooked from start to finish and i have experienced things i never felt before in my life, and this movie will stay with me for a long time. This movie left me with an impact, only this kind of movie can. And i couldn't imagine any other movie doing this impact any better. *My really personal - overall rating:* Having to compare this to all of Nolan's other work, wait a second and hear me out please, it will probably end up being my lowest rated Nolan movie. The only reason it is that way though, is that Nolan in my opinion has only ever made masterpieces. Most of his movies are my absolute favorite movies i've ever seen. And Oppenheimer is no exception to that, the only thing holding it back, has nothing to do with the movie itself, but with me. My personal interests just align way more with everything else Nolan has done in the past, so while even for my very stupid personal rating i will probably only give this a 9/10 or 9.5/10 that is purely because it never had a chance to speak to me how many of his other films can in the first place. *Last NON-Spoiler words:* While i strongly believe that many people won't have the patience or any interest in this movie and subject, the ones that do give it a chance will get an experience in the cinema they haven't felt before, i certainly did. You don't need to know anything about Oppenheimer going in to this, while the movie is long, it is moving very fast and shining light on all of it's players and often times when referencing a character that hasn't had a major role in the movie even shortly flashes back to them to remind everyone who the discussion currently went to. If you are considering if you want to go to the cinema or if you want to wait till it comes out digitally i will HIGHLY recommend going to the cinema. I of course haven't seen it at home, but there were dozens of scenes i can't imagine having nearly the same impact that i felt in the cinema.
I recently watched "Raiders of the Lost Ark" at a Fathom Events screening and I turned to my daughter afterwards and said, "I forgot how great the movies were when everything had to be done in the real world." I'm glad Nolan is still doing this and doing it so well.
After watching Disney Marvel movies for so long I forgot how impressive real movies can look when they use the actual real world and not green screen CGI everything
Saw this in theaters and was happy to see a lot of older people in attendance. I guess because of covid, that group has been less likely to go to the theaters (understandably), so it’s cool to see them returning.
Yes, my cinema was mostly 60 years plus... Unfortunately we need the younger generations to go. They are the ones who can change the nuclear arms race. Not the grandmas and grandpas that will die soon
@@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Were they? Alive, possibly yes (at least in 1954), but can they even remember any of this happening? It's been 78 years from the atomic bombings, so anyone old enough to remember that time has to be like over 90, and even for the authorisation revoking it's been nearly 70 years (and less likely for a child to remember than a war). We're at the point where there are barely any WW2 vets left around, and all related events will officially become history that nobody alive personally remembers.
Marvel has gone downhill lately, but it doesn't make you any more or less of a film lover if you enjoy Marvel films. In fact, all it does is make you look like a snob. 🥱
I saw Oppenheimer on a large screen not quite IMAX. Was absolutely wowed by the special effects but the acting was spectacular. Like you I hardly noticed the passage of time. My only criticism was the volume fluctuations and the necessity to strain to understand dialogue. You have given an excellent review. Thank you
I saw this movie last night. I have never been excited and terrified at the same time in a film. This is nothing short of incredible. A must watch and I will be revisiting this film soon. Furthermore, I'd be surprised if this film isn't studied in schools in the years to come. 11/10
I bought myself opening day tickets to see this as a birthday gift to myself not gonna lie. I'm so excited for this movie. I'm New Mexican, I've been to Trinity before and all, just seeing the history I got to step in the footprints of, that fascinated me growing up, I haven't been this hyped for a film in a VERY long time.
I'm not the biggest Nolan fan, but I am very fond of the way that he makes the actors feel like people. I'm very much looking forward to seeing this film.
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This is probably my favorite film of the year, I was floored like many when the Atomic Bomb blew off in Trinty its something we see in the history books and documentries but its another when its shown from a film perspective. The Trinity site is still regarded a sacred site, and this story to me is a history of what the world did to be where its at today, The Atomic energy used as weapons is still debated to this day and very controversial in Japan. Nolan to me feels like the Stanley Kubuik of our time. Brilliant film very mature but also very well done (Chef's Kiss).
Pray once again for us cinema employees I am at work now we have the Barbie premiere,we got 3 shows all almost sold out,even in the first row sheesh Gotta be a blast this weekend with Barbie AND OPPENHEIMER ☢️
I know its weird but I actually really like the sound-crushing that Nolan does. Being forced to listen intently and even miss stuff, although a bit crazy as its a film, kinda adds a layer to the experience thats really unique. Partly its because I know at some point I can see it with subs, so im not tripping about forever losing some important details or something. I totally understand why it puts people off though.
I left the theater with tears. This movie had some overwhelming moments and at the end, it brought down the hammer. I had to take a walk afterwards. To me, it is the perfect movie, even with the loud soundtrack.
@@nn-hx8oe wasnt my cup of tea not many peoples either few people was just getting up and walking out of the cinema my wife enjoyed it she gave me a poke a few times when i did fall asleep this is just opinion this aint fact go and watch it you might love it
Just saw it. In terms of visuals, script, performances, character building, musical score and basic ability to keep someone entertained through a 3 hour film, it’s pretty astonishing. I loved it. Like really really loved it. The only reason I’m not giving it a 10/10 is because I want to rewatch it first. There’s nothing I’d change though. It’s a movie that should be seen in a theatre.
@@silas9613 thing is i have tinnitus thats pretty bad enough already, id hate to risk making it worse just for a movie i can see at home. i know its not the same experience but still. i wish there were quieter theaters. its the #1 disability for veterans yet virtually zero public awareness of it.
@Abcd-de3yv - everyone’s known for years how good he is.. he’s been given his flowers as an actor - this isn’t gonna prove anything - cos everyone already knows
Just saw it last night. This movie took the much coveted spot of 2nd most emotional film experience I've ever had. The closing scene hit me like a freight-train and the reality of nuclear war has never felt so real and terrifying as it did after watching this. It's was quite the experience, I highly recommend everyone see it in cinema. We were fortunate enough to have seating that rumbled from the audio, adding to the experience considerably.
@@NeoConnor1 I fully broke down during a movie called "A mouthful of Air". The movie deals with postpartum depression and whilst, as a man I've never experienced that, I did come dangerously close to taking my own life a year prior to seeing that. The themes and depiction of the main character disassociating with reality and struggling with suicidal ideation was pretty triggering for me. By the end I was full on ugly crying, so that was fun. My wife was quite surprised both times.
@@olaines9154 That kinda thing never quite goes away, but yeah, things aren't so dire mentally right now. I'm trying to stay focused on all the blessings in my life, my wife, my children, friends and family, my talents, few as they are haha
I genuinely don’t get that everyone has known nuclear war is bad this movie was a waste of time and goes nowhere lmao. And the bomb scene was awful and dragged out too long.
Chris you should watch Peaky Blinders with Cillian Murphy in the lead as a famous gangster named Thomas Shelby, its his easily one of the best acting performance in one of the most underrated TV Shows in history.
I believe the reason behind the dialogue sound being incomprehensible sometimes is resumed in the TENET line: "Don't try to understand it. Feel it." By taking away information from the dialogue you are know taking information from everywhere else. The cues are still in the picture, and while being incomprehensible, the dialogue changes from being the main story driver, to just another element of the film . That forces us to feel the story, instead of trying to understand it from words.
I agree! It was a really good movie where you really explored the men and women involved in the project. I cannot wait to see it again. Even after watching the movie the movie lingers in my mind. It is an immersive experience.
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I actually agree with your point made regarding the dialogue. This is one film that made me upset Australian cinemas don't have subtitles, or at least the ones that I've been to. But I definitely wouldn't mind rewatching the whole movie again when I have that option because man was that an amazing experience. 😁
Nolan is excellent at making dialogue and exposition seem like full on ACTION SEQUENCES. Him and Spielberg are the only directors I've ever seen do that. That is why their movies just seem to mesmerize and fly by! Nothing is wasted in their movies! Both are geniuses of cinema! Oh and Cillian Murphy is/has/will be one of the most accomplished actors of my lifetime! Loved him in everything I've seen him in!
Just saw this in 70mm format and I'm literally going again tomorrow thats how amazing this movie is cause its very rare to see such a dialogue based film to be this good and in theatres.
I thought this was one of the most important films of the year, despite some of the knits that people are picking with the film. I think you are right on the mark that there is so much in the film that you can't get everything in the first viewing. When I did my video review I broke down the B&W vs color scenes, but even still I missed something there. UGH! That's how brilliant Nolan is with his films. He really makes you THINK about what you've seen. Great review, Chris.
That's not brilliant, it's pretentious. Almost no one is criticizing this movie. A biopic doesn't need to be and shouldn't be told this way. It fails as a biopic imo.
@@El-Duderino-His-Dudeness that’s a fair comment. I have seen a bunch of criticisms ranging from the length to the multiple narratives that some people think unnecessarily confused the story, the lack of consequences that we don’t see of the effect of the bombs, and the diversity represented in the film that doesn’t match how people expected the diversity to be represented. I do think that two narratives, each with two separate storylines is tough for people to follow. I wish that I had known the structure before going into the film because I am sure I missed things in the first 30 minutes. That is annoying.
@@ErinUnderwood (apologies to Vegans and Vegetarians) This movie is a steak in an age of burgers. Fine vintage wine in an era of watered-down over-carbonated beer. If your staples are burgers and beer this will be a difficult taste to acquire. Also, you can't make art without taking risks. Call that pretentious if you will, but I fear you're missing a lot of the point. There is depth and subtlety for days and it is a cinematographic feast.
@@MattNolanCustom I appreciate your response, but I don't think you got the entirety of my response to the film in the message above. Also, this is just a fraction of my own thoughts on the film. I actually did a review of it myself on my channel, and I also did a "5 Things to Know" video because I got tired of fighting with people about the knits they had regarding the film. (I also got tired of talking with dudes on Reddit who thought the bombs weren't big enough. Ugh! 🙂Anyway... I love your fine wine example. I could literally talk for hours about this film.) Just to be clear, I think this is one of the most important and best films that I have seen in years. It's not perfect, but it's flaws are minor in comparison to the achievement that the film makes overall.
Agreed @@ErinUnderwood - sorry, my comments were really aimed at the comment you were responding to. My phone isn't great at youtube threads. I may seek out your channel content on Oppenheimer. As for people who didn't think the bomb was big enough, they missed the point of the film
I saw the movie yesterday, omg the movie is going up and up for 3 hours and never stops, with a powerful message and a cruel truth… the best movie this year so far.
I wanna see this so bad. And I actually didn't know right away that this was rated R. I think the last R-rated movie that Nolan did was "Insomnia", which was 21 years ago.
I was majorly disappointed with this film. Not because of the story itself or the acting. In fact, the casting and acting was top-notch. It has already been stated many times - Cillian Murphy delivers an Oscar-worthy performance. What disappointed me was the expectation of a bio/science pic but it was entirely a political drama. The math, the science, the bomb design was only briefly touched upon. I think the film is marketed on false pretenses. The trailer should put much more emphasis on the egos, the political ambitions, Washington because that’s what this film is about. Personally, I think it was a very boring take on what could have been much more interesting film.
I think this is gonna be one of those timeless movies that never gets old. Like a Shawshank Redemption, Goodfellas, Gladiator, Gone with the Wind,The Notebook,Forrest Gump. The notebook 😆 🤣 jk. I haven't been as pumped as I am to watch a movie in forever.
@@Locadel2003 over-rated? I never heard any huge hype for any of those movies. Not like this one. Interstellar I just remember people bitching about how there were so many holes in it. I hope your wrong about this one
I hope Nolan brings back Downey Jr. for future projects. He can elevate Nolans dialogue and fits like a glove for the fast-paced direction and editing Nolan has. Bond Villain, maybe? Anything would be nice.
RDJ? No thanks lol.
I can't believe the man thought he wasn't worthy or was worried that his time in the MCU would affect his performance outside it. he crushed it as Strauss.
@@TheRibottoStudiosCan't blame him when (almost) the whole world seems to be against anyone who plays in the MCU lmao
@@TheRibottoStudiosI mean, he starred in and produced Doolittle which was total shit, so there’s good reason to be apprehensive
@@Jalanko13Robert De Niro did The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle 🤷🏻♂️
Let's hope Cillian Murphy finally gets that long overdue Oscar nomination for this. Some incredible talent involved with this film 👏
@@rolanddeschain588Lol was thinking the same thing. Great question.
Yeah! Go Cillian to win Actor at the Academy Awards next year
@@rolanddeschain588 Agreed 100%.
@@rolanddeschain588Very good point
Let's also hope this is Nolans first overdue "Best Film"
One cannot discuss Christopher Nolan without marveling at his exceptional use of a wall of sound. It immerses us in the world he creates and leaves us spellbound. But it is in those heart-stopping moments when the sound abruptly disappears, and silence takes over, that Nolan showcases his true mastery. The stillness is more deafening than any noise, and it leaves us suspended in anticipation.
True, but there is no excuse for theaters that put the sound overly loud. People need to complain to the theater when the sound level is exaggerated, their hearing is endangered. Fortunately, that wasn't the case in my cinema.
And the dialog is still likely barely audible in most formats.
its so cool
True mastery? come on, this is fairly basic film school stuff, the contrast from total sound to silence. I'm glad he's discovered it, but let's not get carried away here.
@@nialljudge5073 yes, fairly basic film school stuff that he has truly mastered. Anyone can do it, but not with the same effect that he achieved
I want to give praise for Robert Downey Jr. his performance was spectacular and amazing. Oscar nominee for sure
His performance was compelling and terrifyingly realistic
His monologue towards the end alone is Oscar wirthy
When I watch movies I don’t care who is doing what part. I just care about the quality of the movie.
What is the big deal with third party awards? It doesn’t change how good or bad a movie is for an individual’s subjective view.
What difference does a car have on a buyer because it was reviewed by a third party instead of researched by the buyer?
I’m trying to understand the reasoning for why people care about these awards.
@@battery_wattageit’s just to congratulate everyone who did well and send them to that next level of infamy
@@gutsbigfanat the same time discrediting others for not giving that "winning performance "
Christopher Nolan has done something near impossible, being able to make movies blockbuster events just by putting his name on it.
*Not counting non-directors like Tom Cruise or Margot Robbie
Yep, only other director i can think of who had the same effect was Spielberg in the 90s
@@LuisSierra42James Cameron as well
Kubrick?
And Tarantino
Hasn't his last few movies.....been kind of misses?
I've always had my gripes with Nolan, but given the current filmmaking climate we're in, I am so beyond grateful that someone like him exists.
I love Nolan and have for a long time, and I agree 100 percent. I too, am so grateful he’s making movies. Nolan, Villeneuve, and Scorsese all have movie that I hope will help change the climate this year
What are your gripes? I hate how I can never hear the dialogue 😂 screw the artistic vision
@@BlueRaz21 His dialogue can be clunky, I don't emotionally connect with any of his characters, he can be self-indulgent, and he's not that great at action scenes. Having said this, he is always stretching himself artistically, looking for ways to expand the medium, shoots his films on actual film stock, creates stunning visuals, and makes the kind of films no other filmmaker could make. For those reasons alone, I hope he never stops making films.
@@Guigley lol "he's not that great at action scenes" really, completely false, but COMPLETELY xD
What do you mean by the current filmmaking climate? (Just curious by the way, don’t wanna seem confrontational 🤣)
We loved the movie too. Even in non IMAX, it was loud. We chose to attend a subtitled showing, which allowed us to catch all the dialogue and was the right choice, we think. It added to our enjoyment of an awe inspiring movie.
Thanks for the warning about dialogue audio levels.
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It was trash. The SOUND WAS TRASH
@@ShadingLack jesus. Don't people complain so they turn it down wtf.
He had better win an Oscar finally for this role. He's a brilliant actor and deserves the recognition.
You’re right Kristofer Noland is an incredible actor
@@jims7383😂
Killian isn't Hollywood. He's just an actor, so I doubt he cares about oscars
Agreed. It's about time he gets on the big stage recognition. Although, there's an argument to made about the legitimacy of the Oscars since it's golden age but, whatever.
You should know Hollywood better than that, if Val Kilmer couldn't get it for his Doc Holiday, this one will go to some dude playing a tranny for his exceptional portal of synthetic toxic misandry... or something like that.
My favourite scene was when Emily Blunt refused to shake a dudes hand. Simple gesture, but it was her facial expression that was controlled yet filled with rage. Brilliant.
And the terrible prosthetics!!!
she ate when she was like “14. 15. 16.”
Edward Teller
hey, I haven't watch the movie yet, could you tell me a spoiler on why she refused to shake a mans hand? just curious
@@qksusjsk well that man was Edward teller. He is a scientist who testified against her husband even though the accusations were wrong
About the whole “no CGI thing”, Nolan confirmed that he’s referring to no fully rendered shots. Every shot is grounded in reality with real footage from a real set, then accentuated with CGI.
Fury Road treatment
Wrong. No CGI at all.
So basically VFX but no CGI shots
Seems like you don't know the difference between VFX and CGI
A VFX artist here, what they mean is that the movie has been very carefully planned to try to film everything they can on camera in the form of actual locations, real large scale sets (Complete sets like in the old movies and not partial ones that would require CGI set extension or heavy use of matte painting work as it is more common these days) as well as miniatures and filming real elements that can later be composited together onto a VFX shot. Essentially the VFX work is mostly based on image manipulation and clean up from real elements shot on film without the use of any CGI generated work. Hopefully this makes more sense. :)
One of my favorite facts about this film is that Matt Damon was taking a break from acting as promise to his wife but, there was one condition that the break would go on hold unless Christopher Nolan offered him a role. It must be such a privilege to work with a filmmaker with such an extraordinary vision and the dedication to push his genius over the limits.
Heck of a hall pass
he is miscast in it.
@@richat1691Who would you prefer?
@@Gamechanger100vibe anyone but, damon just looked like damon in it.
Robert Downey, Jr. was my favorite part of this movie. Nothing against Murphy or the rest of the (amazing) cast, but he really blew me away and it was so cool to see him playing someone other than Tony Stark for the first time in a long time. Makes me wish we could see Tom Cruise play someone other than Ethan Hunt again, as much as I love those movies.
need more Les Grossman
I thought Downey was good in playing something he never has before (not a junkie or ironman) but his scenes weerent that interesting. I was hoping for more technical insight
into the bombs construction too but still liked the movie
Watch Tropic Thunder and both your wishes will come true
Tom Cruise used to be such a varied actor
@@michaelcarbajal.I think as he got older he started focusing more on what he truly enjoys which are filmmaking and extreme sports (basically). so the roles he has are a by-product of that choice. it seems he’s perfectly fine not expanding his artistic standards
Cillian Murphy is an incredible actor. He is very underrated.
Idk people have been raving about him everywhere
Red eye was one of his most underrated movies.
he was underrated a decade ago when it was still obvious he's really good
now its been undeniable for a while now that he's S tier
He’s underrated it you haven’t scene Peaky Blinders I would say
@@smith46695 Peaky Blinders is massively popular for a 20th century drama series
I’m truly happy that both Oppenheimer & Barbie live up to the hype. All the memes, jokes, and marketing weren’t for nothing. They both debuted with a high rotten tomatoes score above 90%. They are the biggest films of 2023 so far. I will be seeing both.
Pray once again for us cinema employees
I am at work now we have the Barbie premiere,we got 3 shows all almost sold out,even in the first row sheesh
Gotta be a blast this weekend with Barbie AND OPPENHEIMER ☢️
They're one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2023, not the biggest, they haven't come out yet. As of now it's MI7 that's the biggest, it also has a 96% rating on RT. We'll see when the numbers are crunched.
Barbie got 89% actually 😏
Yeah, alongside GOTG3, Nimona and Spiderverse
Barbie is woke garbage
You’re so right about forgetting we’re in 2023 while watching the movie. I got out of the theater feeling a little stunned, couldn’t believe that I just watched a movie instead of actually being part of the story. It is THAT immersive.
As for the dialogue sound, so glad I watched it in a country with subtitles! Otherwise I would’ve been sooo lost. 😅
There’s a deep gauntness in Murphy’s portrayal in this film. I think it really shows how haunted he was by the work (pre-bomb) and then by the results of his work (post bomb)
exactly. His look, and expressions tell us everything. I only expected Cillian would have some line of dialogue like "my god, what have i done". But his expressions did that. But he was just one scientist, President Truman said it right, they he approved attack, nobody gonna care about Oppenheimer ( which is the truth, they would find another engineer).
In documentaries on Oppenheimer, it says that he was never a happy fellow and seemed to have always felt sorry for himself. Creating the bomb gave him something to make of himself, to be remembered by, and he selfishly took that project to eternalize himself. Blunt's character is right when she says there's no need to feel sorry for someone who sins, they must carry the consequences and stop asking for pity.
That's the sad story of Oppenheimer. A man who almost blew up everything we knew and loved simply because he didn't know how to love himself. Why pity such a man?
@@justso-gr3jj The general gist I got out of it was that he was deeply insecure. He wasn't bright, he wasn't handsome, he wasn't athletic. Quantum mechanics gave him an identity within the community. Oppie is his "rock'n'roll" persona and he desperately clinged onto it for the rest of his life until he was forced to face the consequences of his persona. So the bomb wasn't just built out of necessity to win the race with the Nazis, it was also built from the necessity of this single scientist to prove he could be someone.
It's not a coincidence he's been compared to Prometheus, just like Dr. Frankenstein. There's great ignorance in providing humanity with a weapon that has a will of its own.
This movie shows us inevitably, the haunting, yet exhilarating power of the human race. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
@@DarkAngelEU he wasn't bright? ok.......
Christopher Nolan was my favorite director 10 years ago and he’s still going strong!
you should look up denis villeneuve. He is there with Nolan I think.
@@kukuricapicanot many movies from Deniss but all of them except dune was great
@@kukuricapicaIMHO he is better. His films have more layers (in terms of character development and mature dialogue, NOT plot complexity). And they feel more artsy blockbusters. If Kubrick and Spielberg had a child it would be Denis.
@@kukuricapica So you assume someone who's a Nolan fan would not know who Villeneuve is? Interesting.
@@kukuricapicaI suspect he knows his work!
I’m so happy to Cillian Murphy getting the recognition he so richly deserves. RDJ has always been a gifted actor. I hope Oscar nods are given to both Murphy and Downey Jr. I think Nolan is going to be the golden boy this awards season and he deserves it.
By order of the peaky fookin blinders
I dunno, the way the Oscars are now you have to have diversity and all that shit... Have to tick boxes... The characters will but will nolan get the Oscar he probably deserves.... Hollywood is gone to shit, we're lucky we have nolan and a few others that give us proper movies
@@kukullen_8546No, thats not true at all. People Win cuz they did the job.
@@powerhouse884 I am right... Google new Oscar diversity rules.... Hollywood is gona woke big time..... Just Google it
If he does win the Oscars I hope whoever announces his win doesn't mess it up and say "Winner for the Oscar goes to by order of the Peaky Blinders Cillian Murphy
I was so surprised by how full all the Imax showing for this movie were at my local AMC, even the morning 10 am show on a Friday was almost completely full, it's great that people still support such good cinema instead of only going to the theater for Marvel like popcorn films. Also the I didn't find the dialogue to be as bad as Tenet, it's very clear most of the times and the only times that I struggled was when multiple people were talking very fast. The score was perfect at building the tension throughout and it was so loud you could feel it in your chest at times, no doubt done so on purpose, as it makes you feel the same way as the character in those scenes.
Honestly, I feel like the whole Barbenheimer weekend drove him that people are sick of all the franchises. Oppenheimer was amazing, we all know, but Barbie transformed what could've been a brainless 2-hour commercial into something that had a point and a purpose. I don't think Barbie is cinematically in the same zip code as Oppenheimer, but it's a more thoughtful take on the typical fun cutesy movie that reflects what audiences want to see and care about (also the soundtrack was great)
Yup Barbie movie was amazing as well, I watched both the same day, first Oppenheimer and then Barbie, it was the perfect double feature, I love watching movies where directors are given free reign to be themselves instead of being forced to deal with studio meddling when making formulaic franchises
I left the imax at 1:30 am on a tuesday a month after it was released and the theater was still at full capacity
I went today and it was still sold out. I had to sit in the front row 😂😭
Amazing effort from everybody involved! Stellar cast. The cameos are relentless. Cillian Murphy is finally the front man and I’m all here for it. I hope he gets the appreciation he deserves. Same for Nolan.
He was the frontman in 28 Days Later which is probably the best zombie/infection movie ever made in my personal opinion.
@@w00x360 sure, 28 Days Later is great but you can't really compare it with a Nolan movie lead role in terms of exposure and reach.
@@johnofardealtrue, 28 days later was a role for a breakthrought, fronting in a Nolan movie as TODAY, is heavy weight
Imagine Cillian opposite Daniel Day Lewis
I am happy to hear RDJ is getting love for his acting again. Tony Stark was an awesome and unforgettable role. But RDJ when is all said a done should be able to be remembered for much more. Similar to how Harrison Ford is not just remembered for Han Solo or Indiana Jones.
Rdj overrated
He's an average actor
I’ll always remember him from Tropic Thunder 🤣
Harrison Ford is an amazing actor. Meanwhile, RDJ acts as versions of himself.
@@lavinder11except when he's playing a dude, who's playing a dude, disguised as another dude
i don't think i've ever been as excited for a movie as i am for this one
edit: these are just my opinions
Same
I’m more excited for Barbie
I say this every Nolan release 😂
@@SDfan2002 i’m excited for both but for very different reasons, definitely doing a double screening though
I really don’t want to be a negative guy. But Nolan’s peak is done, people still expecting him to make dark knight, inception level movies. This movie looks like technically amazing but Nolan’s character work is always lacking , so a 3 hr drama based on dialogue is going to disappoint a lot of people I think
I’m glad you addressed the sound mixing/dialogue issues. I have auditory processing disorder so I initially thought it was just me but my family said the same thing. The movie was amazing but I did have to lean over to my husband and ask, “What did they say?” several times during the movie.
As a misphonic with similar sound processing issues, you're dead on. Worse, it feels like it was done on purpose. I got a lot out of Oppenheimer overall, but the sound mixing truly was shit. Fortunately for me, I never saw it in theaters, only at home with nice, friendly subtitles. Highly recommended.
went to Oppenheimer today in iMAX and it was absolutely incredible. the 3 hours flew by, and at the end, the audience was in complete silence, started clapping and left in complete silence again, processing what they’d just seen. and so was I! stunning visuals, an intriguing story, brilliant storytelling. if this movie doesn’t get any Oscars, then i’d be baffled
was their actually a 15 second sex scene?
Edit: I need to know because im trying to see it with my family
Do you think the imax was worth it? Do you think it elevated the experience?
@@talhadawood7969 absolutely!!!! not only the visuals were super enhanced, but the sound gave me so many chills. u really get captivated by it and it feels like ur a part of the story.
@@bleach3767 rather 15 seconds, but yes, things that normally are censored were shown for some brief moments. it’s an adult movie, so idk what ya expect
Where would u rank amounts Nolan’s other movies ?
Nolan, Villeneuve, Scorsese and Tarantino are guys that gonna save the cinemas
Tarantino is retiring after his next film
I won’t let him
Tom Cruise, you mean
Maybe it wouldn't hurt for the cinema to die temporarily - they might learn a valuable lesson
@@superguyx5468 😭
It feels incredible that we still get movies like Oppenheimer from time to time. It's not as often as I'd like but I really treasure them when I get them.
why no review about sound of freedom?
The scene in the "church" after the bang was chilling, and I had full body chills in the last scenes. While the movie is fantastic, I am also glad that humanity is reminded of this threat.
I love that some movie studios have finally figured out audiences will see a 3 hour movie as long as it's engaging and good. The longer runtime allows for more/better storytelling. Don't get me wrong some movies run too long and should cut scenes that are not needed. But movies like this don't seem like 3 hours when watching it because it's phenomenal.
Have been a fan of Cillians since 28 days later and love his under-appreciated movies like Red Lights, I didn't watch Peaky Blinders until the most recent seasons release and that was awesome. Glad to see him get such a high profile role and a chance at success!
Just came out of the theater here in the Philippines... and wow. What a film. The cinematography on this one is crazy, Nolan's shots are so precise and very calculated. Murphy and Downey's performances were just amazing. Cheers, Chris, always love your videos. I rush to watch your videos right after watching the newest films. Thanks for your videos.
went to see it in IMAX and it was full
The last 45 minutes was cumbersome..
The film was very loud in some parts which made it impactful but people with sensitivity to sound might want to wear earplugs. This film was very good and so important to show to a wide audience. As someone who has family that lived through the bombings in Japan, I think I was important to see the history behind the attacks. It stirred me emotionally in a way I didn’t expect and I’m glad I had that experience. It was definitely heavy though.
"3 hour dialogue heavy movie" Reminds me a lot of my favorite movies of all time, Zodiac
Zodiac is BEYOND slept on. Fincher's best!
@@Phil-For-Reel It was slept on for a long time but I think it's gotten much more acclaim in recent years
Zodiac is a masterpiece
You know it's gonna be a masterpiece when Christopher Nolan is the director and Cillian Murphy is the actor!
Not a lot of people talking about Ludwig Gorranson's score just yet but let me say that all those riveting scenes you mentioned wouldn't go so far without the music he makes for this film. Definitely one of his best works yet.
In parts the score resembled the Bounty score by Vangelis
I thought the score was trash .....
I just saw it in an Imax theater.... it was amazing. 10 out 10 for me. the acting of all the actors and actresses was top notch especially from Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Robert Downey JR. I already know I am going to see this movie again, because there are a lot of things happening on the screen to process after just one visit.
Same, I loved it
How I felt it was so dam boring 🤔😅
It was the worst movie I've ever seen. I walked out at 2 hours. I've never walked out of a movie. Even "Mother," which was an incredibly uncomfortable movie, I watched the whole thing. Not understanding how anyone could sit through this movie. It could have been great, but the non linear storytelling was so confusing.
@@LKDoyle12 Most overhyped and overrated film I have seen. Glad i didnt go the cinema to watch it. Nothing happens for 3 hours. Just talking and more talking. You don't even get the actual bombing. Oh and as ever expect Nolans overhyped 'wall of sound' to reduce the tedious dialogue to mumbling. I simply don't get the fuss over this filmmaker.
Saw a sneak peak on IMAX 70MM and it was undoubtedly one of the best movies I’ve ever seen in the summer and I’m in early 40s having seen many movies since the 80s every summer!
A masterpiece!
i have tinnitus so im somewhat worried about the louds levels. ive heard its VERY loud, so i plan on bringing earplugs- how loud is it?
@@Blueorange22 Not too loud; there are 1 or 2 brief intense moments.
@helmutsalvatore7989best one ever was 94 seeing jurassic park as a 10 year old! I remember that like it was yesterday
Some Alamo Drafthouse theaters have individual close captioning devices.I dont know how many they have for each theatre but keep that in mind!
I agree about the dialogues and pacing being too fast at times that I really struggled to keep up with.
But I am willing to indulge Nolan in this case because, unlike Tenet, this movie has some incredibly important life lessons hidden within its screenplay, and I wana properly explore them all. This is definitely a film made to be rewatched, and Nolan knew it. I am sure he has added every little meticulous detail he wanted to almost as if the film itself demanded it. He completely let the story take control, which i loved, and the catharsis in the end was immensely hard hitting for me on a personal level.
you just did a fantastic job verbalizing my emotions
I watched this in hk and dear god they only had mandarin subtitles. Safe to say my brain worked double shift in that 3 hours.
100% agree with everything you said. I just came home from watching the movie and it had me at the edge of my seat for the whole three hours. Sometimes I wasn’t following what was going on cause of the fast pace dialogs and other times I recognized historical moments and A listers appearing out of nowhere. I will watch this movie again for sure. Finally a movie that’s not all about CGI and superheroes and fictional stories with 25 sequels! Bravo!!!
Just got out of the theater about two hours ago and it was an incredible film. Christopher Nolan did not miss! I wasn't all aware of OPPENHEIMER's story and the film does a great job telling that story from several perspectives (you'll see during the third act). Was sad Zimmer wasn't composing the OST but the composer they used did an outstanding job. The tension could be felt thanks to the acting and the score working together. I'm going to watch this again on Tuesday
Is it super duper dialogue heavy ? For example, if I didn't like Interstellar, how would I probably feel about this ?
@@doombottv6524 yeah, it's very dialogue heavy but when it comes to the science, the characters do a good job explaining it in simpler terms. This film is different enough from Interstellar to where you would be able to like it if that makes sense?
Ludwig was composer for Tenet and that score was amazing too.
@@doombottv6524didn't like interstellar!? Well that movie had far less dialog then this one by far
I missed Zimmer as well but they did a good job on this track, almost sounded like some Hans at times
I was annoyed that the marvel fan boys were upset with him that Iron Man was not his best role when he came out and said Christopher Nolan’s latest movie gave me the best performance of my entire career. I am proud of Robert Downey, Jr. 🤩
seriously? may i knw the link of the video or site
When?
Also kiss kiss bang bang was his best role
@@jojo2767 he probably made it up for likes lol
well, I'm annoyed that you're annoyed that someone else was annoyed. Not really but don't take it personally, you're not RDJ's keeper.
Its not about being a fanboy- it was just unnecessary. Marvel literally made him...and although this specific movie might be amazing, he was the titular character in Infinity War and Endgame which were the conclusion to a story that has been told over a decade and 22 films. Those weren't some BS generic blockbusters- they literally made cinematic history with those films. As a HUGE Nolan fan, there has not been one movie I had the kind of theater experience that matched the level of emotion and investment as Infinity War and Endgame and I don't see that changing soon.
Oppenhemier may be the best film he's ever been a part of. It's christopher fucking nolan. Of course its amazing. RDJ however did not have to say that especially when he was a part of a universally beloved franchise and a part of the 2 biggest films in movie history- movies that a lot of people loved. It makes him sound ungrateful.
Hahaha, I'm an Indian and here almost all of the Hollywood or just foreign movies have subtitles. It's proven to be more than a blessing when I saw TENET and it will be so yet again when I see Oppenheimer. Super excited
Dude they have started to remove subtitles now😢😢😢
We had no subtitles in mission impossible 7, no subtitles in John wick 4 and not in evil dead rise tooo.
PS im talking about PVR Gurugram and Miraj maximum Gurugram.
In Avatar 2 in IMAX Saket Delhi, they had subtitles so I hope IMAX may have subs in Oppenheimer
i'd watched some video clips of J. Robert Oppenheimer speaking in the weeks prior to seeing the film. the moment Cillian Murphy said his first line as Oppneheimer on screen, my jaw actually dropped. he got the essence of the guy perfectly.
I don't usually get hyped up for movies but this one sold it for me.
Same. I only get truly excited about an upcoming film maybe once (or much less) a year.
The Barbenheimer double feature is about to be the most fun I’ve had at the theaters in a long time
That's a lot of sitting. And needing to piss.
You can skip Barbie, a waste of precious time.
@@lancetruong4957nuh uh
Just saw it last night. BRILLIANT! Incredible. Beautiful imagery. The score is anxiety inducing and maintains the tension throughout the whole film. And then the moments of pure silence… WOW! Cillian Murphy is Amazing. Oscars all around.
The 1st 2 hours, Yes...the last hour, no way. Ive seen mccarthyism movies before....hour too long.
It's a borefest The Emperor's New clothes at play here
The cinematography in this film is astounding. Truly breathtaking.
In college, I was a theoretical physics major for the first 2 years and my advisor worked on above-ground testing of the atomic bomb. He had some great pictures of the testing and could tell stories about taking the bombs up towers to be detonated so readings could be obtained. Man, he made it all sound so fantastic that I could not wait to start doing math to find the next big secret but alas, I had to change my major and ended up in medicine and medical research. My advisor passed on about 20 years ago now but I remember our time together fondly. He said the work was so boring sometimes that the scientists and assistants built cars to race each other and he knew so much about the cars of the period. I think he loved cars more than physics sometimes.
Cool story, bro
Very cool
What was your advisor's name?
@@akosleoszilagyi2529 - Pauli
Perspective is so wild because when I hear you talking about your professor testing nukes and being bored, all I could think about is the indigenous people whose land they were testing on and the horrors they and the Japanese went through....I wish the testers went the jail and U.S was punished for its crimes against humanity.
One of the single best movie going experiences I've ever had. This film was nonstop! 3 hours breezed by! Top performance by the whole cast.
How high would you rank it amidst all Nolan movies... I know such these differ personally.. But wanna get the gist of it
@RajukuttsNaj for me this is easily in the running for his magnum opus. Never has his talent and ability been more refined and perfected imo.
@@system0fadowner251 how was the nudity . im asking u cos i couldnt find any info on it
Can you please tell me if there's a freaking NUDE s*x scene in the movie or not? I won't go with my parents if it's there!
@@mehudon13 a lot
Thanks for the warning about dialogue audio levels. Everyone who is hard of hearing, keep in mind that most, if not all, modern cinemas have and should offer closed captioning devices for you to use. Some may be glasses you wear, a box that attatches to your seat that scrolls the captions, or a simple mirror that attatches to your seat that reflects the captions from the back of the house. Please utilize these devices. 💙
Came here to say this. I won't watch a movie in theatres without borrowing one of these when getting my ticket. I don't understand why movies can't sound mix their dialogue to be audible anymore, but at least I can figure out what's being said.
@@KaitieKudara The vast majority of people can hear what's being said. They're not going to mix movies for the small minority of deaf people.
@@aolson1111the vast majority of people cannot hear what's being said in Nolans movies. I don't care how sharp your hearing is, a third of Tenets dialogue was a mumble.
Yes. Closed caption would be nice.
I'm hearing-impaired & use these devices, but it is not the same. They make it very awkward to enjoy the movie - you're constantly looking up at the movie, down at the device, up, down. Or the glasses stop showing text if you move your head, etc. Many times the devices don't actually work. I just wish movies would offer subtitles. And IMO Nolan is practically discriminating against hearing-impaired people at this point by saying he does not care whether people can understand his dialogue.
Saw it last night and loved it. I think that they didn't use any CGI, the bomb scenes are incredible. I think this review is fantastic. This film does feel like a documentary of actual people who really brought it to the film. Did not see it in IMAX,but there were some loud scenes that I think was meant to provide auditory power since no CGI. I love all movies Christopher Nolan does. I think he is my favorite director out there now!! Cillian Murphy was incredible. It's about time he got a lead of a film like this!!
This is the movie I’ve been waiting for this year, Nolan is my favorite director of our time, Cillian Murphy’s talent is incredible, I truly can’t wait to watch this movie.
Don't worry, this film is very good, I have watched it in Indonesia
it is one of his weaker movies...
@@larsschwurack963 it's not bro, idk why you people couldn't understand the movie, it's definitely the best movie this year for me
@@phoenix3510 who do you call "you people" you racist
As an American, it is sad to see how ingrained hypocrisy in our society is slowly eroding our greatness as a nation. The Oppenheimer movie is a guaranteed flop, and even the film makers know this. Yet, you have individuals with a vested interest fervently promoting the movie. Has anyone thought of how the Japanese feel? OR when the movie will open in Japan? I am sure it will be a big hit. Good luck with that. If anyone thinks the Japanese have forgotten about that part of history, they are fully mistaken. The Japanese are playing along as our allies today, but I can guarantee they are plotting payback plans in the future. And that will happen if our country gets tangled up in a war with China. Who do you think the Japanese will back up? China or America? Something to think about.
So so truly happy for Cillian Murphy and I think he absolutely truly deserves an academy award for this performance 💯💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏
I know the current trend is the “Barbieheimer”, but I prefer to mirror Nolan and Tom Cruise as two of Hollywood’s figures who are seriously pushing a cinematic journey for the audience and I applaud that. Similar as Scorsese, Jordan Peele and Tarantino, I applaud those filmmakers who do theatrical instead of Netflix oriented movies.
Scorsese has a 3.5 hour long Netflix movie
All Quiet on The Western Front was one of the best movies of the year, as was The Irishman 🤔
@@firstlast9846true but I’d rather see movies in the theaters… at first glance that is at least
A few months ago I readed John Hersey's Hiroshima, trully a masterpiece. This movie just hit me hard because it brought all the memories I had from the book about such an important moment in history. The way Robert Oppenhaimer change after the bomb is just extraordinary, scenes like the speech or when they see the images of the victims gave me goosegumps. What a cinematic experience, a feeling I will miss for sure.
Do you recommend that book? Tbh I felt very frustrated by this movie. Maybe a good nonfiction book on the subject would be more satisfying. What would you suggest?
Do you recommend the book?
Man I hope Cillian and Nolan gets an Oscar for this
@@charliemalick8985Phoenix in Napolean would also be a contender.
Probably not going to happen. It’s an all white cast and that’s a no-no 🤦♂️😂
yessss
He is INCREDIBLE in Peaky Blinders too. Fantastic actor
Have you even watched it or what it will compete against lol😂
Chris, i just want to thank you so much for keeping us so happy with your content. I’m a aspiring Screenwriter and Film maker, and I just want to wish you good heath and strong spirit for your upcoming projects. Much love from Bolivia 🇧🇴
Seeing this film in IMAX is one of the best theatre experiences!
Really hope Cillian Murphy gets nominated for an Oscar!
RDJ too
Woow you saw a guy being interviewed for 3 hours, a little fart of a bomb on IMAX and you're that excited you silly dummy.
This movie was pure trash, USA propaganda but NPC's like you will never understand.
I didn't understand the mad dash to see this on an IMAX after I watched it, really the only cool imax worthy part was the test, and a few of those quick clips going on in Oppenheimers head. I was expecting much more in the visual aspect honestly
@@marked4death076 The test was a little silence fart 💨. Movie was trash and all the talk about IMAX are brain dead NPCs.
@@marked4death076 because this is the only movie since BvS which was 6 or 7 years ago that had a 70mm print and was shot with 70mm IMAX cameras. Most movies in IMAX are now obviously shown in either laser or digital. But this movie is probably the last and only chance they’d be-able to experience a film in that format before it’s never to be seen again
Watching this film in theaters was an essential part of the experience, more so for the soundtrack. All thought I didn’t think it possible, the score and the volume of the score manage to give moral complexity and layers to a scene. Example: When he is testing the Bomb, there is silence. Now understanding that most of the film inexplicably loud it lets us now that the testing of the bomb is not so much a shock, but in its silence a realization instead of just son soft of reward for his hard labor.
Also, light travels much faster than sound, so there was in fact a 30 second gap between the light seen and the blast heard during the bomb test.
He already said it wasn’t because of that fact about the traveling thing
Oppenheimer - My immediate thoughts NON-Spoiler:
*How it feels:*
Absolute powerhouse of a movie. Everyone that will watch this movie, will feel a lasting impact on them. There are scenes, that you can't describe in words. You just have to see them. You have to feel them. And you have to feel, how those scenes make you feel.
*Who it isn't for:*
This film absolutely isn't for everyone. And i'd argue there is a really huge percentage of people that will have no enjoyment with this movie. Broken down without any regard on the subject matter and how it is presented on the simplest level the movie consists to 99% of people talking with each other. And even more so, often talking to each other about things many people have no interest, knowledge or understanding of, but that is okay, because even if you can't understand everything people say to each other and what it means, you can still absolutely feel what was said from the reaction of everyone in the scenes. In my viewing there was a row of about 10 teenagers, roughly 14 years old i'd guess, that all left after 30 minutes, and i can't say it was a bad decision for them, because they likely just don't have the patience and the attention span for this.
*Actors:*
If you've seen any movie of the last 20 years you will probably see a familiar face in here. If you've seen many movies, you will be blown away by how many powerhouses of actors you will find in this movie. Even in roles that are so small that you barely see them. In fact there are so many i'm certain i haven't even recognized half of the ones i should have. I have to give very special praises to the performances of Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and especially Robert Downey Jr.
I could list many more, of which not a single one would be undeserved, but this list would find no end, so more on some specific actors in the spoiler section.
*Soundtrack/Music:*
As i'm really used to by this point, it was no surprised to be blown away by Ludwig Göransson's work here. It might not have the most recognizable tracks that I'll listen to over and over again like for Tenet (Göransson and Nolan's last movie together) but the use of music and sound in this movie, makes you feel the impact of everything that happens so much more. Without it some scenes wouldn't even make sense, but with it, those scenes are some of the most powerful ones i've ever felt.
*Length:*
With a runtime of almost exactly 3 hours, this is one of the longest films that get released these days. Not everyone will like to sit there for such a long time, especially how i said earlier, people that can easily get bored by "people just talking". For me, i was completely glued to the screen the whole time. Whenever something happened in the cinema around me that i had to pay attention to like people leaving to go to the toilet, it felt like i got grabbed right out of the movie and lost so much, even if they only exchanged a word, since i was hooked on every single word said. I'm probably an outlier when it comes to managing with longer movies, often times i wish a movie would have kept going when others say it was already way too long, but again with this one, when it was over i didn't expect 3 hours to be over already, i could have easily sat there another hour. That is not to say they needed another hour though, everything the movie wanted to tell was completely explored.
*The Nolan touch:*
I'm a huge fan of everything Christopher Nolan touches. I strongly believe this movie only works because of his vision. It is not a subject i myself am super familiar with, nor is it one i find the biggest interest in, yet it was as captivating as this movie could have been, and i strongly believe it was perfectly executed and i wouldn't change a thing about it.
*My personal - genre rating:*
As the kind of movie, as a movie about Oppenheimer, this movie can get nothing else then a 10/10. There is not a single flaw i can say, i was hooked from start to finish and i have experienced things i never felt before in my life, and this movie will stay with me for a long time. This movie left me with an impact, only this kind of movie can. And i couldn't imagine any other movie doing this impact any better.
*My really personal - overall rating:*
Having to compare this to all of Nolan's other work, wait a second and hear me out please, it will probably end up being my lowest rated Nolan movie. The only reason it is that way though, is that Nolan in my opinion has only ever made masterpieces. Most of his movies are my absolute favorite movies i've ever seen. And Oppenheimer is no exception to that, the only thing holding it back, has nothing to do with the movie itself, but with me. My personal interests just align way more with everything else Nolan has done in the past, so while even for my very stupid personal rating i will probably only give this a 9/10 or 9.5/10 that is purely because it never had a chance to speak to me how many of his other films can in the first place.
*Last NON-Spoiler words:*
While i strongly believe that many people won't have the patience or any interest in this movie and subject, the ones that do give it a chance will get an experience in the cinema they haven't felt before, i certainly did. You don't need to know anything about Oppenheimer going in to this, while the movie is long, it is moving very fast and shining light on all of it's players and often times when referencing a character that hasn't had a major role in the movie even shortly flashes back to them to remind everyone who the discussion currently went to.
If you are considering if you want to go to the cinema or if you want to wait till it comes out digitally i will HIGHLY recommend going to the cinema. I of course haven't seen it at home, but there were dozens of scenes i can't imagine having nearly the same impact that i felt in the cinema.
Great review with thorough depth. Will definitely give it a watch
Damn, u should get paid for such an insightful review.
@@siddhantchandak8801 Wow thank you, that is awesome to hear, this is the first time I went this in depth about a movie!
People left early in my theater 😂
@@caseytheconqueror7958Probably went to watch Barbie instead 😂
I’m not the biggest Christopher Nolan fan but this movie feels like such a huge event it’s impossible to not feel excited for it.
@@benson5967 While watching the movie?
Well, a lot is spent on marketing.
I have zero excitement for it. But I do find the excitement facinating, so I guess Im excited about the excitement?
@aikighost - I’m just glad what’s being hyped isn’t a superhero movie shot 90% in-front of a green screen.
@@aikighostNga wtf are u talking abt
I recently watched "Raiders of the Lost Ark" at a Fathom Events screening and I turned to my daughter afterwards and said, "I forgot how great the movies were when everything had to be done in the real world." I'm glad Nolan is still doing this and doing it so well.
After watching Disney Marvel movies for so long I forgot how impressive real movies can look when they use the actual real world and not green screen CGI everything
Saw this in theaters and was happy to see a lot of older people in attendance. I guess because of covid, that group has been less likely to go to the theaters (understandably), so it’s cool to see them returning.
They were alive when this shit happened!
Yes, my cinema was mostly 60 years plus... Unfortunately we need the younger generations to go. They are the ones who can change the nuclear arms race. Not the grandmas and grandpas that will die soon
@@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 Were they? Alive, possibly yes (at least in 1954), but can they even remember any of this happening? It's been 78 years from the atomic bombings, so anyone old enough to remember that time has to be like over 90, and even for the authorisation revoking it's been nearly 70 years (and less likely for a child to remember than a war). We're at the point where there are barely any WW2 vets left around, and all related events will officially become history that nobody alive personally remembers.
My theater was mostly 60+ years of age. Granted I went today at noon lol. Thought it was a great movie
Chris said "if you have a low attention span then go watch a marvel movie" in the nicest way possible
Already know a few TH-camrs are gonna say “Well… I was bored out of my skull” **cough cough - Tyrone Magnus**
@firstlast9846 tryone magnus isn't a real movie reviewer, he's just a wannabe critical drinker
Marvel has gone downhill lately, but it doesn't make you any more or less of a film lover if you enjoy Marvel films. In fact, all it does is make you look like a snob. 🥱
mcu in your head rent free
I'm gonna be honest im cool with a slow paced dialouge film but it can still have filler nonsense that takes away from the experiance
Chris grew up with the bomb.
😂☢️👌🏻
I saw Oppenheimer on a large screen not quite IMAX. Was absolutely wowed by the special effects but the acting was spectacular. Like you I hardly noticed the passage of time. My only criticism was the volume fluctuations and the necessity to strain to understand dialogue. You have given an excellent review. Thank you
what special effects..?
I saw this movie last night. I have never been excited and terrified at the same time in a film. This is nothing short of incredible. A must watch and I will be revisiting this film soon. Furthermore, I'd be surprised if this film isn't studied in schools in the years to come. 11/10
I bought myself opening day tickets to see this as a birthday gift to myself not gonna lie. I'm so excited for this movie. I'm New Mexican, I've been to Trinity before and all, just seeing the history I got to step in the footprints of, that fascinated me growing up, I haven't been this hyped for a film in a VERY long time.
I'm not the biggest Nolan fan, but I am very fond of the way that he makes the actors feel like people. I'm very much looking forward to seeing this film.
GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. YOU'RE NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON... ONLY GOD IS GOOD! WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS!
MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/NO PRIEST/NO SAINT/NO ANCESTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, MARY DIDN'T, THE POPE DIDN'T EITHER, NO IDOLS OR FALSE gods DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO MUSICIAN OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO INFLUENCER OR TH-cam STAR DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO SCIENTIST OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR ACTOR DIED FOR YOUR SINS! STOP IDOLIZING & WORSHIPING THESE PEOPLE!
JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY VERY SOON WITH JUDGEMENT (THESE ARE END TIMES)! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, HE WANTS TO HEAL & RESTORE YOU! TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU!
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6
"But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33
“For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23
Right? I mean, who would want to be a fan of someone who makes great film? Waaaat? 😆
I heard Cillian Murphy killed it in this one! Really looking forward to seeing his performance.
I heard he was bombastic
This is probably my favorite film of the year, I was floored like many when the Atomic Bomb blew off in Trinty its something we see in the history books and documentries but its another when its shown from a film perspective. The Trinity site is still regarded a sacred site, and this story to me is a history of what the world did to be where its at today, The Atomic energy used as weapons is still debated to this day and very controversial in Japan. Nolan to me feels like the Stanley Kubuik of our time. Brilliant film very mature but also very well done (Chef's Kiss).
5:01 he was holding back the urge to say "go watch barbie then i guess" 😭
Pray once again for us cinema employees
I am at work now we have the Barbie premiere,we got 3 shows all almost sold out,even in the first row sheesh
Gotta be a blast this weekend with Barbie AND OPPENHEIMER ☢️
I know its weird but I actually really like the sound-crushing that Nolan does. Being forced to listen intently and even miss stuff, although a bit crazy as its a film, kinda adds a layer to the experience thats really unique. Partly its because I know at some point I can see it with subs, so im not tripping about forever losing some important details or something. I totally understand why it puts people off though.
I kind of agree with you. I found myself having to really pay attention and focus to understand everything that was being said.
I always get excited whenever a new movie of his comes out. He is my fav director. This is one of my most anticiapted movies of the year.
I left the theater with tears. This movie had some overwhelming moments and at the end, it brought down the hammer. I had to take a walk afterwards. To me, it is the perfect movie, even with the loud soundtrack.
Yeah, I'm with you, this film rocked me to the core and I can't explain it. I left feeling horrified, mesmerized, sad, and amazed. Nolan is a genius.
ok
what is so good about it for u? describe it please
@@nn-hx8oe wasnt my cup of tea not many peoples either few people was just getting up and walking out of the cinema my wife enjoyed it she gave me a poke a few times when i did fall asleep this is just opinion this aint fact go and watch it you might love it
😂 what
Everyone, please rewatch Insomnia. Robin Williams is awesome in it.
Underrated movie indeed
Just saw it. In terms of visuals, script, performances, character building, musical score and basic ability to keep someone entertained through a 3 hour film, it’s pretty astonishing. I loved it. Like really really loved it. The only reason I’m not giving it a 10/10 is because I want to rewatch it first. There’s nothing I’d change though. It’s a movie that should be seen in a theatre.
i have tinnitus so im somewhat worried about the louds levels. ive heard its VERY loud, so i plan on bringing earplugs- how loud is it?
@@Blueorange22 VERY VERY loud, but VERY VERY worth it.
@@briancommon9281 see i have tinnitus and i dont want to make it worse and cause mroe damage. is it moments of loudness ,or is it loud the whole time?
@@Blueorange22safe to bring them, there’s multiple scenes where it gets very loud
@@silas9613 thing is i have tinnitus thats pretty bad enough already, id hate to risk making it worse just for a movie i can see at home. i know its not the same experience but still.
i wish there were quieter theaters. its the #1 disability for veterans yet virtually zero public awareness of it.
I'm so excited, Cillian is finally getting the shine he deserves.
He’s been the lead of one of the most acclaimed shows of all time for 10 years - he’s BEEN had his shine.
@@firstlast9846Still not enough for a person with this much caliber.
@Abcd-de3yv - everyone’s known for years how good he is.. he’s been given his flowers as an actor - this isn’t gonna prove anything - cos everyone already knows
@@firstlast9846 Humm. That's quite good perspective. I agree with you.
@@firstlast9846bro even Nolan himself said Killian was underrated
Just saw it last night.
This movie took the much coveted spot of 2nd most emotional film experience I've ever had.
The closing scene hit me like a freight-train and the reality of nuclear war has never felt so real and terrifying as it did after watching this. It's was quite the experience, I highly recommend everyone see it in cinema.
We were fortunate enough to have seating that rumbled from the audio, adding to the experience considerably.
What's your number 1 most emotional?
@@NeoConnor1 I fully broke down during a movie called "A mouthful of Air". The movie deals with postpartum depression and whilst, as a man I've never experienced that, I did come dangerously close to taking my own life a year prior to seeing that. The themes and depiction of the main character disassociating with reality and struggling with suicidal ideation was pretty triggering for me. By the end I was full on ugly crying, so that was fun. My wife was quite surprised both times.
@@takoshihitsamaru4675oh wow. Hope everything is better now. ❤
@@olaines9154 That kinda thing never quite goes away, but yeah, things aren't so dire mentally right now. I'm trying to stay focused on all the blessings in my life, my wife, my children, friends and family, my talents, few as they are haha
I genuinely don’t get that everyone has known nuclear war is bad this movie was a waste of time and goes nowhere lmao. And the bomb scene was awful and dragged out too long.
Chris you should watch Peaky Blinders with Cillian Murphy in the lead as a famous gangster named Thomas Shelby, its his easily one of the best acting performance in one of the most underrated TV Shows in history.
This movie was dramatically magnificent and amazing
Hey, can you tell if the title card appeared at the end or at the beginning of the movie?
@@thehacker2125 I shit you not dude but the title card appeared both at the beginning and at the end!!!!
@@AnimeKing-xj2xl damn for real?
@@thehacker2125 I'm not kidding the title card appeared twice!!
Dude stop asking go watch the movie it's a Nolan MASTERPIECE!!!
I believe the reason behind the dialogue sound being incomprehensible sometimes is resumed in the TENET line: "Don't try to understand it. Feel it." By taking away information from the dialogue you are know taking information from everywhere else. The cues are still in the picture, and while being incomprehensible, the dialogue changes from being the main story driver, to just another element of the film . That forces us to feel the story, instead of trying to understand it from words.
THE STARS ALIGNED TWO DAYS IN A ROW
Chris and Jeremy uploading at the same time
😅 it's kind of funny because I still choose witch of them I'll do first
@@AnimeKing-xj2xl sandwich them.
Well the review embargo was just lifted
Happened yesterday as well with Barbie
In Stuckmann & Jahns we trust
I hope this movie will be a hit and hopefully win best picture at the Oscars.
This and Napoleon are tied for my most anticipated movies in years
For me its this, Dune 2, and killers of the flower moon
Same- Oppenheimer and Napolean for me too
I'm just excited for Napoleon, Oppenheimer looks mid.
Same, only two movies that look watchable this year. Maybe Dune 2 to a degree.
It's just an overall good year for movies 🙌
I agree! It was a really good movie where you really explored the men and women involved in the project. I cannot wait to see it again. Even after watching the movie the movie lingers in my mind. It is an immersive experience.
It's been a decade since I've looked forward to a film as much as this one.
Your movie assessments transcend traditional reviews by capturing not only a summary of the film but also your emotional journey while watching it. It is akin to a valuable lesson on the art of consuming movies, providing insights into the best ways to engage with cinematic experiences.
He's the best
Nolan, Villeneuve and Bong Joon Ho are the best directors working today. It’s a relief to know that all the masters haven’t vanished.
Hell yeah
scorsese? Tarantino?
Von Trier? Haneke?
@@PatrickWDunne nah
Jong is smoking a bong, but why you gotta call him a ho?
I actually agree with your point made regarding the dialogue. This is one film that made me upset Australian cinemas don't have subtitles, or at least the ones that I've been to. But I definitely wouldn't mind rewatching the whole movie again when I have that option because man was that an amazing experience. 😁
Nolan is excellent at making dialogue and exposition seem like full on ACTION SEQUENCES. Him and Spielberg are the only directors I've ever seen do that. That is why their movies just seem to mesmerize and fly by! Nothing is wasted in their movies! Both are geniuses of cinema!
Oh and Cillian Murphy is/has/will be one of the most accomplished actors of my lifetime! Loved him in everything I've seen him in!
Just saw this in 70mm format and I'm literally going again tomorrow thats how amazing this movie is cause its very rare to see such a dialogue based film to be this good and in theatres.
This is most hyped biography movie I've ever seen as a history geek 💯
Elvis
@@suikofreak546this feels way more hyped
@suikofreak546 - Elvis was trash.
Also Napoleon Bonaparte
@@jeant6502it’s in English 💀💀💀
I thought this was one of the most important films of the year, despite some of the knits that people are picking with the film. I think you are right on the mark that there is so much in the film that you can't get everything in the first viewing. When I did my video review I broke down the B&W vs color scenes, but even still I missed something there. UGH! That's how brilliant Nolan is with his films. He really makes you THINK about what you've seen. Great review, Chris.
That's not brilliant, it's pretentious. Almost no one is criticizing this movie. A biopic doesn't need to be and shouldn't be told this way. It fails as a biopic imo.
@@El-Duderino-His-Dudeness that’s a fair comment. I have seen a bunch of criticisms ranging from the length to the multiple narratives that some people think unnecessarily confused the story, the lack of consequences that we don’t see of the effect of the bombs, and the diversity represented in the film that doesn’t match how people expected the diversity to be represented.
I do think that two narratives, each with two separate storylines is tough for people to follow. I wish that I had known the structure before going into the film because I am sure I missed things in the first 30 minutes. That is annoying.
@@ErinUnderwood (apologies to Vegans and Vegetarians) This movie is a steak in an age of burgers. Fine vintage wine in an era of watered-down over-carbonated beer. If your staples are burgers and beer this will be a difficult taste to acquire. Also, you can't make art without taking risks. Call that pretentious if you will, but I fear you're missing a lot of the point. There is depth and subtlety for days and it is a cinematographic feast.
@@MattNolanCustom I appreciate your response, but I don't think you got the entirety of my response to the film in the message above. Also, this is just a fraction of my own thoughts on the film. I actually did a review of it myself on my channel, and I also did a "5 Things to Know" video because I got tired of fighting with people about the knits they had regarding the film.
(I also got tired of talking with dudes on Reddit who thought the bombs weren't big enough. Ugh! 🙂Anyway... I love your fine wine example. I could literally talk for hours about this film.)
Just to be clear, I think this is one of the most important and best films that I have seen in years. It's not perfect, but it's flaws are minor in comparison to the achievement that the film makes overall.
Agreed @@ErinUnderwood - sorry, my comments were really aimed at the comment you were responding to. My phone isn't great at youtube threads. I may seek out your channel content on Oppenheimer. As for people who didn't think the bomb was big enough, they missed the point of the film
This is my absolute #1 2023 not-to-be-missed film!
i'll put that in my notebook.
I saw the movie yesterday, omg the movie is going up and up for 3 hours and never stops, with a powerful message and a cruel truth… the best movie this year so far.
I wanna see this so bad. And I actually didn't know right away that this was rated R. I think the last R-rated movie that Nolan did was "Insomnia", which was 21 years ago.
I was majorly disappointed with this film. Not because of the story itself or the acting. In fact, the casting and acting was top-notch. It has already been stated many times - Cillian Murphy delivers an Oscar-worthy performance.
What disappointed me was the expectation of a bio/science pic but it was entirely a political drama. The math, the science, the bomb design was only briefly touched upon. I think the film is marketed on false pretenses. The trailer should put much more emphasis on the egos, the political ambitions, Washington because that’s what this film is about. Personally, I think it was a very boring take on what could have been much more interesting film.
It's basically a political soap opera, while the bomb and the science takes a backseat. Felt the same thing.
I think this is gonna be one of those timeless movies that never gets old. Like a Shawshank Redemption, Goodfellas, Gladiator, Gone with the Wind,The Notebook,Forrest Gump. The notebook 😆 🤣 jk. I haven't been as pumped as I am to watch a movie in forever.
The notebook 😂😂😂
Not at all, its a very overrated movie, more overrated than Tenet, Dunkirk & Interstellar
@@Locadel2003 Only Tenet seems to have been overrated given how it did and the terrible casting choice.
@@Locadel2003 over-rated? I never heard any huge hype for any of those movies. Not like this one. Interstellar I just remember people bitching about how there were so many holes in it. I hope your wrong about this one
@@ricky93100 I know RIGHT! (Annoying chick voice)