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July 21st Showdown: Oppenheimer vs. Barbie

DynamicsArts Desk

July 13, 2023

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Oppenheimer & Barbie, releasing July 21st, 2023, generate buzz and memes on social media due to contrasting themes and aesthetics.

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Oppenheimer is a biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Cillian Murphy as the lead role.

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Barbie is a toy tie-in movie about the iconic doll, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken.

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Oppenheimer's film blends color & black-&-white cinematography to explore subjective and objective aspects, while Barbie transitions from vibrant to muted hues between her world & reality.

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Both movies are expected to be critically acclaimed and commercially successful, with Oppenheimer being rated R and Barbie being rated PG-13.

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Both films have similar budgets of around $100 million. However, Barbie is anticipated to have a higher opening weekend compared to Oppenheimer.

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Oppenheimer filmed entirely on large format film stock, using IMAX and Panavision cameras for a visually immersive experience, especially on IMAX screens.

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Both movies have loyal fan bases that are eagerly awaiting their release, as well as curious viewers who are intrigued by the unlikely pairing of the two films.

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Which movie will you watch first on July 21st, 2023? Will you see both on the same day or spread them out?

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