Christopher Nolan may not be thrilled about sharing the spotlight of his latest magnum opus with Barbie, but he'll surely find solace in the overwhelmingly positive first reactions from critics.
Oppenheimer premiered at Le Grand Rex in Paris earlier this week, where critics were left speechless and in awe after nearly three hours of cinematic thrills. Their reviews overflowed with adjectives, trying to capture the essence of their mind-blowing experience.
Here's a wrap-up of some of the reactions from critics:
Critics might be hyping it up, but early projections paint a disappointing picture for Christopher Nolan's upcoming film. Early projections suggest a lackluster opening weekend for Oppenheimer, earning a disappointing $50 million at the box office. To add insult to injury, the rival film Barbie is predicted to outperform it, raking in over $80 million.
In any case, let's not forget the power of the second weekend at the box office, as we've witnessed with films like Pixar's Elemental, come back big a week following its initial premiere. And in the rare case that Oppenheimer becomes a box office bomb, we can still bet on seeing actors like Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon grab multiple nominations in the upcoming awards season.
With the positive early reactions to Barbie and now similar first reactions for Oppenheimer, there's a good chance that Tom Cruise's supposed "Barbenheimer weekend plan" is completely ruined.