Einstein and the Bomb

I enjoyed it. I don't know enough about Einstein to know how accurately they told his story, but I still thought it was good.

It would be an understatement to proclaim that Dr Albert Einstein is one of the greatest scientists of all time. His contributions to scientific milestones and mankind are numerous. This docu-drama unravels delicate details of the life of this exceptional persona through his lesser-exposed notes and footage.

Being born into a Jewish family, following Hitler's rise to power and tyranny due to the crippling German economy, Einstein is forced to flee the country and take refuge in Europe. He is familiar with being bombarded with supporters and haters alike. Despite his fame and influence along with his deeply rooted sense of anti-fascism, he refrains from making public statements against Hitler for the fear of possible consequences that his Jewish brethren might face. The instances portrayed in the documentary reveal his humility and intense compassion for humankind.

>Silence would have made me feel guilty of complicity.

When the nationalistic tendencies in Germany hit peak violence, Einstein decides to make a stand. When there arises a suspicion that the Nazis are attempting to create an atomic bomb, he is forced to make decisions with far-reaching consequences, which in his own words 'harasses him with an equal feeling of responsibility and guilt.'

>One can only hope that the present crisis will lead to a better world.

Einstein is blazoned as the father of atomic energy, an unsought title. Despite how he was regarded as a security risk, his urgency had fuelled the success of the Manhattan Project. Today, the remnants of the destructive forces that took down Hiroshima and its innocent residents still haunt humanity. World peace is a fantasy.

The Hiroshima tragedy remains one of the worst ones in the entire history. A docu-drama about the incident highlighting everything that led to Einstein's role in it, the so-called father of atomic energy and the first victim, could have done more justice to the parties. The documentary aspect of it is rather drowned out by the dramatic and cinematic elements that have been cherished throughout the production. History has to be presented as it is, but this piece of work fails to bring out any previously untold chronicle. However, due to my views about Einstein and my admiration towards him, I found it rather moving to witness once again, a narrative of this catastrophe with a hint of his personal touch.

Extremely simple docu-drama with not much content and nothing new. It seems more like a tv special than a film, to be honest. Information-wise it is weak, but not bad. Hated the characterization though...

D-movie acting for such a great person? I dont get the idea to mix a movie with a documentarie.