Oppenheimer Officially Premieres in Japan 8 Months After Release

In Japan, the Oscar-winning film “Oppenheimer” finally hits cinemas eight months after release. Viewers express mixed feelings about the media: some lament the insufficient portrayal of nuclear horror, while others appreciate the focus on the movie’s moral struggle. The film initially stalled due to the “Barbenheimer” meme backlash. Notable figures like former Hiroshima mayor Takashi Hiraoka and atomic bomb survivor Prof. Masao Tomonaga share perspectives, with Tomonaga deeming it “anti-nuclear.” Despite criticisms, the film garnered seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy. Murphy dedicated the award to peacemakers, acknowledging the pervasive influence of Oppenheimer’s legacy in today’s world.