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From the visionary Christopher Nolan, the biographical masterpiece OPPENHEIMER is set to grace Vietnamese audiences officially from the upcoming August 11th. This IMAX-formatted film is garnering immense anticipation, depicting the intricate portrait of a luminary.
Based on the 2005 biography 'American Prometheus' by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, OPPENHEIMER revolves around J. Robert Oppenheimer, often regarded as the 'father' of the atomic bomb. The film delves into Oppenheimer's initial research, his pivotal role in the Manhattan Project, and the subsequent controversies during the 1954 security hearings.
OPPENHEIMER is the most ambitious and urgent work from Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan, delving deep into the psyche of the brilliant scientific mind behind the world-altering invention. The atomic bomb represents humanity's ingenuity—a invention rewriting the course of human history, even as its existence directly threatens the future beyond us.
Christopher Nolan shares: 'What I aim to do is immerse the audience into the mind and experience of someone who stood at the absolute center of the greatest upheaval in human history. Like it or not, J. Robert Oppenheimer is the most significant historical figure. For better or worse, he shaped the world we inhabit today. His life story must be seen to be believed.'
Featuring Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer and Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss - a high-ranking member of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, who sees Oppenheimer as a rival. The film also stars Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh. This marks Nolan's first R-rated film. OPPENHEIMER has received endless praise for its ensemble cast, screenplay, and visuals, while also breaking numerous box office records.
OPPENHEIMER's Domestic Opening Triumphs with $80.5 Million Revenue, Surpassing Nolan's Prior Hits
As of August 2nd, the film has grossed over $181 million in North America and $231 million internationally, bringing the total revenue to an impressive $412.4 million on a $100 million budget. OPPENHEIMER currently ranks among the top 10 highest-grossing domestic films of 2023.
Much of the praise for OPPENHEIMER also comes from the performances of its actors, particularly Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., alongside the cutting-edge cinematography. The film boasts a 94% 'fresh' rating from 419 professional reviews and 91% from 5000 audience reviews on the film review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.
The Wire states: 'Elevated by Cillian Murphy's performance, Nolan's biographical film about the father of the atomic bomb is grand and morally complex.' Meanwhile, IndieWire evaluates: 'Oppenheimer is the kind of historical film only Christopher Nolan could make. It seems to be the ideal vehicle for Nolan's lifelong exploration of the black holes of human identity—the ultimate mysteries of a seemingly understandable yet frightening world.' Adam Nayman of The Ringer comments: 'Everything in Christopher Nolan's latest film is immense. The scale and shock value are truly impressive, but at the same time, immensely pressurizing.'
The Guardian writes: 'The detailed intricacy of the film can immerse audiences. Overall, the film is a remarkable achievement,' rating it 4 out of 5 stars. Coming from Vox, Alissa Wilkinson states: 'This is a film—a masterpiece among Christopher Nolan's best works—that explores the nature of power: how it is created, how it is balanced, and how it leads people into desperate situations, making them reject simple solutions.'
The Atlantic notes: 'What's more impressive is how the director has crafted such a grandiose yet intimate story, not just in visual scale but also in dramatic intensity, presenting a story from the past intertwined with many current anxieties about nuclear risk.'
The film also boasts an exceptional team including cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema (Dunkirk, Tenet); production designer Ruth De Jong (Us, Nope); costume designer Ellen Mirojnick (Fatal Attraction, Speed); editor Jennifer Lame (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Tenet); and composer Ludwig Göransson (Black Panther, Tenet).
