The cast of Barbie dyes the London Eye pink to celebrate the film’s premiere
Movie theaters around the world are busier than ever thanks to the arrival of two films that have become fast blockbusters.
enthusiasm for greta gerwig‘s Barbie and Christopher Nolan‘s oppenheimer has been in overdrive in the lead up to its simultaneous releases, which have finally arrived.
While oppenheimerThe critical ratings of have exceeded Barbie with a near-perfect score on Rotten TomatoThe latter, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is expected to double the box office take of the biopic starring Cillian Murphy.
However, both releases have far exceeded their expectations, perhaps showing that audiences are tired of sequels and superhero movies.
Barbie it was estimated to have earned $110 million at the US box office during the opening weekend, with oppenheimerThe projected total will be around $50 million. Impressively, Barbie is now on pace to earn $150 million, with the Nolan drama set to rake in $75 million. Internationally, Barbie‘s shots you will see that he has the second biggest debut in history.
One place where the public cannot see the film is Vietnam, where it was forbidden – and now it’s been delayed in Pakistan’s Punjab province for “objectionable content.” According The GuardianBarbie is being reviewed due to concerns about scenes that could violate the country’s social, cultural and religious values.
Meanwhile, speaking in a new interview with the independentNolan described oppenheimer as “the biggest movie I’ve ever made.” Murphy admitted to having trouble viewing the film because he saw his face projected on the screen, but acknowledged that the film is “designed” to be “viewed with an audience.”
oppenheimerHowever, the London premiere was cut short because the cast left early in preparation for SAG-AFTRA strike order, which began hours after the fact.
Why Rob Brydon is in ‘Barbie’
Rob Brydon himself announced before the release of Barbie that he had a role in the movie, and sure enough, he does!
It turns out that Margot Robbie chose it “as a priority” for a rather poignant reason.
Jacob Stolworthy23 July 2023 21:15
box office update
He Barbie and oppeheimer the excitement has resulted in one of the most lucrative box office openings of all time.
Both films were released on Friday (July 21), and their opening weekend box office worldwide looks poised to surpass the $400m (£311m) mark, which is a rare occurrence reserved for movie events.
Barbiedirected by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, takes the lion’s share of those earnings.
The film is estimated to gross $300m (£233m) internationally, making it the most successful opening for an original non-superhero film.
Jacob Stolworthy23 July 2023 20:15
Was Oppenheimer really the ‘father’ of the atomic bomb?
“It is always too easy to fall for the great man, or great woman, theory of history,” Guy Walters writes in a long read for the independent.
“But the problem with the great man theory is that it rarely holds water, and nowhere does it leak more than with Oppenheimer.
“To regard him as the ‘father of the atomic bomb’ is to ignore not only that the Manhattan Project was the result of a historically unprecedented level of teamwork, but also those others who equally deserve atomic fatherhood status.”
Jacob Stolworthy23 July 2023 19:15
The technical failures of ‘Oppenheimer’ reach theaters
Christopher Nolan has made it very clear what his preferred way of seeing is oppeheimer It’s on IMAX 70mm.
In fact, the film is the longest ever screened in this format.
However, due to the fragile nature of projecting in 70mm, many moviegoers around the world have experienced glitches, one of which may or may not have been a nod to Barbenheimer.
Jacob Stolworthy23 July 2023 18:15
Rishi Sunak has seen ‘Barbie’
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined Barbenheimer this weekend, who wrote: “The family vote was only going one way… Barbie first is #Barbenheimer”.
Although it seems that if he was planning a double billing with oppenheimerwho has a 15-year-old ID, would have had to send her nine- and 11-year-old daughters home first.
Jacob Stolworthy23 July 2023 17:15
Christopher Nolan Says Oppenheimer Is “The Greatest Movie I’ve Ever Made”
ICYMI, the independent sat down with Nolan and Cillan Murphy to discuss oppenheimer.
During the chat, Nolan discussed his new film and his future as a director, while Murphy admitted: “I love watching Christopher Nolan’s movies when I’m not in them.
Read the full interview here.
Jacob Stolworthy23 July 2023 16:14
‘The verdict on ‘Barbie’
by greta gerwig Barbie gets the five-star treatment from our movie critic Clarisse Loughrey:
Jacob Stolworthy23 July 2023 15:15
Are Christopher Nolan’s movies right-wing?
That is the question explored by my colleague Louis Chilton in his commentary for The independent.
The 52-year-old filmmaker’s work has long sparked speculation about his political views, from the supposedly pro-conservative dark Knight to anti-war messages from Principle. His nuclear biopic oppenheimer have any answers?
Jacob Stolworthy23 July 2023 14:28
‘Barbie’ Viewers Are Reacting To A ‘Jump Scare’ Cameo In The New Movie
Barbie stars many recognizable faces in smaller roles as different versions of Barbie and Ken, one of which is none other than Welsh comedy actor Rob Brydon.
As it turns out, Margot Robbie was instrumental in making sure he was in the movie.
Jacob StolworthyJuly 23, 2023 1:17 PM
‘Barbie’ is ready to enter the history books
He Barbie and oppeheimer the excitement has resulted in one of the most lucrative box office openings of all time.
Both films were released on Friday (July 21), and their opening weekend box office worldwide looks poised to surpass the $400m (£311m) mark, which is a rare occurrence reserved for movie events.
Barbiedirected by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, takes the lion’s share of those earnings.
The film is estimated to gross $300m (£233m) internationally, making it the most successful opening for an original non-superhero film.
Jacob Stolworthy23 July 2023 11:15
