You know, only people who are aware of World history and Scientific communities found it truly amazing. However, those who don't have a greater or general knowledge of Science and History may find it boring in between.
I found it amazing, all the Scientists, the reference of Nazis and Stalin's USSR, the tickling atomic bomb race and the onset of the Cold War between US and the then USSR, you'll truly appreciate and understand this masterpiece if you have enough knowledge of the global Scientific community, the World history and the contemporary world of 1942 to 1960.
Do watch this movie and basic knowledge of Science, Scientist, World History and Contemporary world is a pre-requisite.