Christopher Nolan may not be thrilled about sharing the spotlight of his latest magnum opus with Barbie, but he'll surely find solace in the overwhelmingly positive first reactions from critics.
Oppenheimer premiered at Le Grand Rex in Paris earlier this week, where critics were left speechless and in awe after nearly three hours of cinematic thrills. Their reviews overflowed with adjectives, trying to capture the essence of their mind-blowing experience.
Here's a wrap-up of some of the reactions from critics:

