Oppenheimer, the movie, out now

Oppenheimer, the movie, promises to transport movie go-ers behind the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project, research and development undertaking during World War II that produced the first nuclear weapons.

The performance by Cillian Murphy brings to life the brilliant physicist, while Emily Blunt portrays Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer, his loyal wife and a well-known biologist and botanist.

The story takes place against the backdrop of World War II, as General Leslie Groves Jr., played by the Matt Damon, who’s in charge of the covert Manhattan Project, enlists Oppenheimer to develop the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer reluctantly agrees to lead the scientific efforts to construct the weapon and proves to be Groves’ unexpected ally.

This movie is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin.

Under Christopher Nolan’s direction, the film expertly weaves together moments of tension, heartache, and redemption. Watching it at IMAX takes viewers on a visually stunning journey through history.

This movie is a thought-provoking and emotional rollercoaster, leaving audiences contemplating the profound implications of scientific progress and its potential for both creation and destruction.

In cinemas this weekend, the movie explores the human spirit, the complexities of conscience, and the price of knowledge.