Check out the new featurette trailer below, showcasing the practical effects, sets, cast, and grand scale of Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie "Oppenheimer." Starring Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the film delves into the life of the American theoretical physicist, renowned for his crucial role in the creation of the atomic bomb. With a budget of $100 million, "Oppenheimer" boasts an impressive ensemble cast and embodies Nolan's signature storytelling style, avoiding reliance on CGI. As we await the release later this month, Universal Pictures shares this exciting glimpse into the movie.
"The featurette features interviews with cast and crew members and behind-the-scenes footage of how certain sequences were shot. Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr. and more all urge fans to see the film on the largest screen possible to do justice to Nolan's vision and the impressive filmmaking on display."
How Oppenheimer Continues A Christopher Nolan Tradition
The featurette showcases interviews with both the cast and crew, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage capturing the process of shooting certain sequences. Encouraging fans to fully appreciate Nolan's vision and the remarkable craftsmanship involved, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., and others adamantly suggest viewing the film on the grandest screen available.How Oppenheimer Continues A Christopher Nolan Tradition
Since his early films, Nolan has been dedicated to creating movies that prioritize practical effects. While visual effects have been used in some scenes, the filmmaker consistently strives to anchor his storytelling in authentic settings, physical stunts, and practical effects. Even in Interstellar, a film that explores space travel extensively, certain sequences were achieved through unexpected practical methods.
Oppenheimer takes the tradition to a whole new level, exceeding expectations by delivering a film with "zero CGI shots" throughout its runtime, according to Nolan. Despite this claim, visual effects are still utilized to enhance the footage captured in-camera. A standout feature is the recreation of the Trinity test, the first nuclear blast, using practical methods. The movie's remarkable cast and on-location shooting, including utilizing real historical locations such as Oppenheimer's house, add to its impressiveness. Notably, an entire small town was constructed to replicate Los Alamos. While its comparison to Nolan's previous movies is undetermined, Oppenheimer undoubtedly showcases his most impressive technical work to date.
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