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Oppenheimer's Moral Ambivalence Portrayed
- The movie Oppenheimer is a faithful adaptation focused on Oppenheimer's moral ambivalence rather than a clear guilt narrative.
- Its last part focuses on McCarthyism, which some find less engaging compared to the earlier exploration of moral struggles.
Ambivalence Over Pacifism Emphasized
- Oppenheimer's ambivalence led him to oppose the hydrogen bomb without full pacifism.
- His opposition and government backlash reflect complex political and moral tensions of the time.
Film’s Narrative Focus Explained
- The film uses Oppenheimer’s personal experience as the narrative lens, explaining omissions like Hiroshima and other figures.
- Color sequences show Oppenheimer’s subjective experience; black and white scenes depict objective events outside his perspective.