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Hello everyone! Today, I’m going to discuss “Oppenheimer,” a movie centered around the father of the atomic bomb. During World War II, the Manhattan Project took three years to develop an atomic bomb, costing $2 billion. The prototypes alone cost an additional $2 billion. To end the war, the United States dropped bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in the deaths of over 220,000 people. Despite the devastating impact, it achieved its intended goal of ending the war.

“Oppenheimer” is a movie that follows the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, showcasing his efforts against a trial rigged by Strauss. I won’t spoil too much, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The film delves into the consequences of nuclear war, and it was engaging and serious.

Interestingly, the movie was banned in Japan due to its portrayal of the development of bombs that killed a significant number of Japanese people. There isn’t a specific life message I took away from the movie, but it does prompt reflection on the consequences of our actions.

The director, Christopher Nolan, did a commendable job, and Lewis Strauss, played by Robert Downey Jr., was a compelling character despite being the main adversary. I would rate “Oppenheimer” four out of five, though the beginning felt a bit awkward. The initial scenes were complicated and didn’t seamlessly fit together.

The Manhattan Project aimed at developing an atomic bomb, and the movie touches upon the Trinity test, a crucial part of the project. The relationship between Albert Einstein and Julius Robert Oppenheimer, while portrayed as close in the movie, was more complicated in reality. Einstein didn’t initially like Oppenheimer and developed a dislike over time.

Now, about the title “Father of the Atomic Bomb” given to Oppenheimer by Time magazine – it recognized his leadership in the Manhattan Project and significant contributions to the bomb’s creation. Oppenheimer, with a background in theoretical physics, connected various project departments and even picked up Dutch quickly. His famous quote, “I am become death, destroyer of the world,” reflects the weight of his involvement.

Oppenheimer’s brother also played a role in the atomic bomb’s creation, contributing to mapping the test site and helping establish Los Alamos, the town where Manhattan Project scientists lived. The animosity between Oppenheimer and Strauss stemmed from an accidental humiliation, leading Strauss to tarnish Oppenheimer’s reputation.

The movie received an Oscar nomination and garnered critical acclaim with a near-perfect Tomatometer score. Despite a slightly awkward start, it offers a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of a crucial period in history. See you later!