Some eagle-eyed netizens and historians have pointed out mistakes in Christopher Nolan's biographical drama, 'Oppenheimer.' Let's explore the errors.
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Historical error: American flag
In a scene, the American flag shown has 50 (states) white stars, whereas the scene is set in the early 1940s when the country only had 48 states.
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Reactions
The inaccuracy sparked discussions online among fans. A user mocked Nolan by citing his nationality, "He is mostly British, after all!"
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Inconsistency #1
A historian stated that the film focuses on the scientists watching the Trinity Test. However, the impact of the blast blew out windows in nearby cities.
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Inconsistency #2
Historian criticizes 'Oppenheimer' for inaccurately depicting the rationale behind dropping atomic bombs on Japan, calling it a post-war rationalization.