Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer took the world by storm not just because of the manner of its release with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie but also because of how wonderful the film came out to be. By stimulating the mind and attracting an audience, the film became a spectacle for the fans. It was the fame and success that it got which made it such a masterpiece.
Moreover, it managed to arouse a sense of adrenaline upon going through Robert J. Oppenheimer’s mind, the visualization of it all brought a sense of understanding for a character that history saw not in a positive light. However, there is no denying that it was a side of history that showed the other side of the horrors that took place in reality. Peculiarly enough, it would seem that Oppenheimer is making its way to Japan.
Oppenheimer to Get a Japanese Release
Oppenheimer’s success all over the world was one that fans cheered nonstop. There was a massive sense of pride seeing the talented actors portray such complex yet human characters. Robert J. Oppenheimer in particular, played by Cillian Murphy, was the creator of the nuclear bomb. In many people’s eyes, he was far from a hero. However, at that moment, the Americans saw him as anything but a villain. That was not the case for the Japanese people. Obviously.
The very fact that the film was banned from releasing in Japan made more than enough sense. After the events that took place in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Oppenheimer was anything but a hero for the people of Japan. So the film being banned was more reasonable than anything else. However, “after various discussions and considerations,” it would seem, as per Discussing Film on X, that the film is getting a Japanese release after all. Although, that has gotten the minds of the fans spiraling.
Fans Find Themselves Conflicted with the Latest Announcement
It is no surprise that fans have been dumbfounded ever since the announcement of Oppenheimer’s release in Japan was announced. Most fans are looking forward to the fact that the film might be able to cross the 1 Billion mark at its worldwide box office. Others find it conflicting about whether or not it is a good idea that it is getting a Japanese release in the first place.
That’ll be awkward….
— Race Wood (@TheRealRaceWood) December 7, 2023
Godzilla -1 is the sequel to Oppenheimer
— Henry Jones Jr. (@hnryjonesjr) December 7, 2023
Honestly great news. This film is a piece of history, describing a terrible real past. Happy they get to see it. History should never be oppressed
— Truly Pete (72%)👽 🔜 Some Rave Eventually (@AStateofPete) December 7, 2023
Maybe just skip Japan with this one lol
— Throne of Human Skulls (@reel_emma_stone) December 7, 2023
That is horrendous.
Anyone who’s seen this film knows how it washes over the impact of the atomic bomb on the people of Japan. I can’t imagine this will end well.
— Gubjub 👀 (@gubjub67) December 7, 2023
They are awaiting the response that the film would get from the audience in Japan, expecting mostly a negative response from them. They are wondering whether or not the film would even fetch a good audience because it is not exactly a great idea to release it in the first place.
