Oppenheimer shook me to my core. Christopher Nolan's most dialogue-heavy film, his most in-depth character study, but also his most suspenseful film to date. The tension is more stressful than most horror films I've seen.
Cillian Murphy is extraordinary here, delivering easily his best performance to date. His expressions throughout the film perfectly convey Oppenheimer's torment, hubris, and terror. You feel the weight he carries across the entire 3 hours.
Much has been said about the tremendous ensemble from Emily…