The Barbenheimer opening weekend is filled with surprises, as two powerful movies dominate the global box office. Margot Robbie’s Barbie is breaking records on its own, while Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer is not far behind. In fact, Oppenheimer had the second-best domestic opening for a movie this year and earned an impressive $174 million at the global box office during its opening weekend. Christopher Nolan’s feature is exceeding expectations and receiving rave reviews from both fans and critics.
The success of both films can be attributed to the phenomenon of Barbenheimer, where fans booked tickets in advance for a double feature and celebrated in their own unique ways. Despite their contrasting styles, plots, and genres, fans couldn’t resist enjoying the fun and campy world of Barbie and pairing it with the intense drama of Oppenheimer.
What’s Oppenheimer About?
Nolan has long been fascinated by the life and work of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, and made passing references to him in his previous projects. The script, written from a rare first-person perspective, is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. The movie spans several decades, exploring the life and work of the renowned scientist and the individuals involved in the Manhattan Project.
The director’s goal was to bring the audience into the room with the scientists and the team behind the Trinity Test, who were fully aware of the potential devastation they could cause by pressing the button for the atomic test. Despite this knowledge, they proceeded with determination. The use of IMAX technology in the movie provides an intimate look at Oppenheimer’s inner thoughts, emphasizing the first-person perspective. Notably, Oppenheimer avoids relying on CGI to capture the atomic explosion. With a talented cast and brilliant minds behind the camera, Oppenheimer is poised to be a standout during award season and continue its successful run at the box office.
The film also features Emily Blunt as Oppenheimer’s wife, Kitty Oppenheimer, Matt Damon as General Leslie Groves Jr., the director of the Manhattan Project, Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss, and Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock. The cast is rounded off by Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, Benny Safdie, Jason Clarke, Tom Conti, Jack Quaid, and many more.
Oppenheimer is currently playing in theaters. Check out Collider’s interview with Murphy below:
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