The Christopher Nolan film ‘Oppenheimer’ is out, and it’s got the internet talking. It stars Cillian Murphy and tells the story of the father of the atomic bomb. The movie has been met with mixed reactions from viewers and critics alike. Its impressive production values and technical feats have been praised, but some have found it overly preachy.
Regardless, the Nolan-directed drama has made a sizable dent at the box office, and it will continue to draw in audiences with its unique brand of erudite filmmaking. However, the film’s arrival on streaming platforms is still a question mark.
While Nolan has long been a proponent of the theatrical experience and physical media, he has also been a vocal skeptic of streaming services. That attitude has been reflected in the distribution method for his latest feature, as major retailers are already sold out of the 4K Ultra HD discs. That said, retailers are working hard to replenish the stock.
Nolan has a long history of turning eggheady topics into gut-level experiences, and ‘Oppenheimer’ is no exception. The director has crafted a story that celebrates the achievements of J Robert Oppenheimer while also showing how dangerous and complicated his work was.
It is an intense experience made all the more realistic thanks to Nolan’s refusal to use CGI in the film’s most important scenes. One of those is the iconic sequence depicting the detonation of the first nuclear bomb. In addition to being completely real, that scene is presented in black and white for a specific reason.
Oppenheimer has been praised for its ability to convey the event’s emotional impact, as well as how it was so incredibly complex. The filmmaker has also snagged some of the best talent in the business for his latest project, with a cast that includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Robert Downey Jr.
Nolan negotiated with Universal Pictures for an extended theatrical window on this release compared to other studio films. This results from the director’s strong desire to keep the film in theaters for as long as possible. This is smart, as it ensures the film gets maximum exposure and allows audiences to watch it in all its glory.
Unfortunately, the film won’t be available on streaming services for some time. That’s not to say it won’t ever hit the web, but it will likely be sometime after its initial release.
Fortunately, fans can check out the film on Prime Video Store, which offers the latest releases in both high and standard definition. In addition, you can even find some of Nolan’s older films on the platform.