Cult Director’s ‘Horror’ Film Might Backfire?
One of this generation's most revered directors is christopher Nolan. His works, like The Dark Knight and Inception, have gained cult status and are regarded as classics of the genre. He is now prepared for the premiere of his next movie Oppenheimer following the similarly disastrous Tenet scandal.
J. Oppenheimer, whose involvement in the development of the first atomic bomb during World war II led to the deaths of innocent Japanese people, is the subject of the biopic Oppenheimer. It's interesting how the movie adopts a horror tone while still using tropes from classic horror movies. The film is gloomy and pessimistic, and it was shot in black and white to heighten its effect.
Nolan has emphasised several times that due to its extensive production, Oppenheimer is best viewed on IMAX screens. However, this can provide difficulties for the movie's box office success. First of all, the US only has 30 IMAX theatres, which limits its potential revenue. Second, modern viewers that like colour may not find a black and white movie interesting. Thirdly, some viewers might prefer an uncomplicated biography over a sombre and emotionally taxing story.
J. Oppenheimer, whose involvement in the development of the first atomic bomb during World war II led to the deaths of innocent Japanese people, is the subject of the biopic Oppenheimer. It's interesting how the movie adopts a horror tone while still using tropes from classic horror movies. The film is gloomy and pessimistic, and it was shot in black and white to heighten its effect.
Nolan has emphasised several times that due to its extensive production, Oppenheimer is best viewed on IMAX screens. However, this can provide difficulties for the movie's box office success. First of all, the US only has 30 IMAX theatres, which limits its potential revenue. Second, modern viewers that like colour may not find a black and white movie interesting. Thirdly, some viewers might prefer an uncomplicated biography over a sombre and emotionally taxing story.
Last but not least, the word "horror" might represent various things to different individuals, setting up the possibility of disappointed expectations, which could have a major negative impact on a segment of the audience. Furthermore, the concurrent release of the eagerly anticipated movie Barbie presents Oppenheimer with fierce competition. It will be extremely difficult to beat Nolan's past records as a result. The movie could still be praised by critics and do well at the box office, but its complexity might hinder its overall success.