Steven Spielberg is one of the wisest men in Hollywood and is known to give all kinds of advice to his peers, whether they are part of his films or not. After all, there is no one who wouldn’t want to get advice from someone who has such a wealth of knowledge. Therefore, it comes as no surprise Christopher Nolan had a ton of fun witnessing Spielberg watching Oppenheimer.
Steven Spielberg has been a part of many iconic franchises over the years, as he has been responsible for films such as the Jurassic Park franchise, the Indiana Jones film series, Saving Private Ryan, and many other blockbusters. That is why his opinion carries a lot of weight when it comes to anything related to films.
Christopher Nolan Was Ecstatic Over Seeing Steven Spielberg Watching Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan is widely praised for his exceptional contributions to cinema, garnering unwavering support from both casual viewers and dedicated film enthusiasts. Renowned for his Batman trilogy, The Prestige, and other notable works, Nolan has firmly established himself as a revered figure in the industry.
While speaking to Variety, Christopher Nolan revealed that he showed the initial 70mm print of Oppenheimer to Steven Spielberg. Spielberg had initially contacted Nolan for a different reason, and coincidentally, both had recently received the print. They screened it for Spielberg individually, with Nolan sitting behind him during the viewing.
“He had called me about something else and I had just got the print as well and I hadn’t shown it to anyone…we screened it for him on his own. I sat behind him and watched him watch the film. It was an extraordinary experience. He said some very kind things, but really just to watch him watch. I wasn’t even supposed to watch it with him, but seeing the great master watching? It was sort of irresistible.”
The experience was described as extraordinary, with Spielberg sharing some kind words. Despite not intending to watch it with Spielberg, the opportunity to witness the acclaimed director’s reaction proved irresistible for Nolan.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer Was A Box Office Hit Last Year
Cillian Murphy emerged as one of the prominent names in Hollywood last year, courtesy of his portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer. Murphy’s stellar performance, alongside Robert Downey Jr., positioned him among the finest actors in the industry. The movie not only received critical acclaim but also enjoyed commercial success. Credit is given to Christopher Nolan for assembling an outstanding cast and demonstrating his directorial brilliance in bringing the film to fruition.
According to Box Office Mojo, Oppenheimer had earned almost $952 million in the Box Office so far, breaking many milestones for Christopher Nolan. It also has a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes to boot, making it one of the best-reviewed films of last year. For the time being, of course, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Christopher Nolan next as the film is poised to win a ton of awards at The Oscars this year.
