Oppen

Oppen is a 2023 American biographical drama film directed by Luke Scott. The film stars Jack Reynor as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist credited as the "father of the atomic bomb." Oppen focuses on Oppenheimer's personal life and his role in the Manhattan Project, the World War II undertaking that developed the first nuclear weapons.

The narrative traces Oppenheimer's journey from his early academic career and his time at Los Alamos Laboratory to the profound moral and ethical dilemmas he faced after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The film explores his complex relationships, his political affiliations, and the eventual scrutiny he endured during the McCarthy era. Reynor's portrayal of Oppenheimer aims to capture the physicist's intellectual brilliance alongside his internal struggles and the weight of his scientific achievements.

Oppen received mixed reviews, with praise for Reynor's performance and the film's ambition, but criticism regarding its pacing and depth. The movie delves into the historical context of the atomic age and examines the lasting impact of nuclear technology on humanity. It is a cinematic exploration of a pivotal figure in 20th-century history and the profound consequences of scientific discovery.