Unlike Nolan’s previous films, Oppenheimer doesn’t surround a man trying to save the world, but rather a man contending with destroying it.
This historical epic completely flips the script on what I’ve come to expect from Nolan, delivering a powerhouse of a wordy drama anchored by its stunning performances, impeccable editing, and massive scale. Mind you, when I say scale, I’m not talking about the usual Christopher Nolan definition of scale in massive set pieces or even the expected detonation…
