Tragic Story of J. Robert Oppenheimer- The Man Based on Whom Christopher Nolan Made His $100 Million Movie ‘Oppenheimer’
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has witnessed its theatrical release around the world with a bang. The Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of the reputed theoretical physicist has earned him critical acclaim too. The internet was set on fire from the moment the trailer of the sci-fi biographical drama was released.
The sci-fi biographical epic is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer authored by the writer duo Martin Sherwin and Kai Bird.
Everything You Need To Know About The Theoretical Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer
Julius Robert Oppenheimer was the brain behind one of the biggest inventions that went on to change the face of the world. The father of the atomic bomb was one of those intelligent minds who was both a master of his art and was equally naive like a student. He was born on April 22 in 1904 in New York into a family of German Jewish immigrants. As a student and a teacher, the scientist was obsessed with Physics. During an interview in 1965, J. Robert Oppenheimer mentioned how he was fully aware of the perils that came along with his path-breaking invention. He had recited verses from the Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita that read as-
“I have become death, the destroyer of worlds,”
The American scientist knew that the invention of the atomic bomb could end World War 2, but after his first invention, he very well understood how nuclear weapons can change the face of the world with respect to history, geography, and most importantly geopolitics. After almost thirty years of in-depth research, the writer duo Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin labeled the scientist as strange, confident, leader, elegant, and tortured in their book
A self-proclaimed Physics lover completed his doctorate at the age of 23. His obsession with the subject helped him amass popularity as one of the most intelligent brains in the history of science in the world. The twist and turns of the events in his life made him one of the biggest threats to the US administration from a hero. He died due to Larynx cancer on February 18, 1967, at Princeton.
Why Did Christopher Nolan Choose to Retell the Story Of Oppenheimer To The World?
Academy award nominated director Christopher Nolan needs no introduction when it comes to his brilliance and excellence with respect to his projects. He is the brain behind spectacular movies like- Inception, Interstellar, Dunkirk, and the Dark Knight trilogy. Christopher Nolan was obsessed with the theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer’s story. The Tenet director mentioned-
“I view him as the most important person who ever lived. Oppenheimer’s story is one of the biggest stories imaginable.”
During an interview with CBS News, writer Kai Bird spoke about the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Oppenheimer and mentioned-
“It’s complicated to take on a historic icon like Robert Oppenheimer and deal with the history faithfully and yet turn it into a cinematic experience.”
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is made on a staggering budget of $100 million and the craze in moviegoers and Nolan fans is expected to make the sci-fi epic a major 2023 blockbuster. While talking about his obsession with popular scientists, Christopher Nolan said-
“I know of no other story as dramatic as Oppenheimer and his involvement in the Manhattan Project” – the code name for the race to build the bomb. He was at the center of a set of events that changed the world forever. Like it or not, we still live in his world, and we always will.”
Oppenheimer is currently running in theatres around the world.
Source: Marca
