3/2/2024
Synopsis: During World War II, the most brilliant quantum physicists in the world race to build the atomic bomb before anyone else.
The Good: This has to be one of the most technically precise films I’ve ever seen. The acting is top level across the board. The script doesn’t feel like it’s nearly three hour runtime. I haven’t fully researched factuality but it appears close at first glance. The mystery aspect was artfully done.
The Bad: A film of this length is difficult to maintain throughout. They managed it but it’s a commitment.
Best Line: I have become death, destroyer of worlds.’
Fun Fact: In order for the black and white sections of the movie to be shot in the same quality as the rest of the film, Kodak produced a limited supply of their Double-X black and white film stock in 70mm. This film stock was chosen specifically for its heritage – it was originally sold to photographers as Super-XX during World War II, and was very popular with photojournalists of the era.
Verdict:
Technical: 9
Entertainment Value: 8.8
Genre Rating: 9
IMDb Score: 8.4
Total: 8.9
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