“This weekend is probably the most important one in world cinema throughout the year. The reason is that two highly anticipated films are premiering, both of which will try to reverse the box office failures we’ve been seeing everywhere in 2023. One of these movies is Barbie, the film by Greta Gerwig, which has received rave reviews. The other highly awaited film is Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s latest venture.
Starring Cillian Murphy, globally known for Peaky Blinders, the movie tells the story of Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist considered responsible for the Atomic Bomb that ended World War II. Undoubtedly, it’s a biography worthy of the big screen, but will it win over the critics? According to Paul Schrader, the screenwriter of Taxi Driver, it has more than succeeded.”
“The best and most important film of this century”
“The best and most important film of this century. If you only watch one movie in theaters this year, it should be Oppenheimer. I’m not a Nolan fanatic, but this film has blown my mind.” With these words, Schrader shared his opinion about Oppenheimer on his Facebook account. And he not only says it’s a good movie, but the best he has seen since the 2000s. Quite a statement.
It’s worth noting that, while Christopher Nolan has enjoyed popularity with the general audience throughout his filmography, he hasn’t received unanimous praise from critics. However, with Oppenheimer, Nolan’s reputation might change and even put him in the running for the Oscars. And according to Paul Schrader, he would more than deserve it. This weekend will reveal the answer, and if it’s in a double feature with Barbie, even better.”
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