sex scene in oppenheimer

The recently released film “Oppenheimer” has garnered attention for its portrayal of two sex scenes between J. Robert Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy) and his lover-turned-mistress Jean Tatlock (played by Florence Pugh). The first scene has been criticized by Hindu nationalists for disrespecting the religious text which is being recited during the act. The second sex scene is a dream sequence and takes place during a security clearance hearing where Oppenheimer admits to the panel that he had sexual encounters with Tatlock during his marriage to his wife, Kitty (played by Emily Blunt). The scene is framed from Kitty’s point of view, and she is shown watching in horror as Tatlock straddles Oppenheimer fully nude.

The article argues that neither of the sex scenes is particularly erotic or notable in the context of the film. The first scene is described as brief and decidedly unerotic, while the second scene is deemed awkward and unsexy. The article also critiques the portrayal of Kitty, Oppenheimer’s wife, in the film. Despite Blunt’s efforts to infuse her character with humanity, she is portrayed as distant and uneven, hitting all the usual “Biopic Wife” beats. The dream sequence sex scene is also criticized for revealing the limited emotions Kitty is allowed to experience throughout the film.