Robert Downey Jr. has had a fruitful year thanks to his role as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s epic film Oppenheimer. The actor, who is widely recognized for his Marvel stint as Iron Man, called the biopic thriller the “best film” he has ever in. Because of its success, the movie gets a re-release early in 2024.
Oppenheimer will be redistributed on IMAX in 70mm this January 12. The movie has, so far, grossed over $953 million in global ticket sales, and the upcoming re-release is expected to see the film cross the billion-dollar mark.
Robert Downey Jr. Revealed Oppenheimer Is The Best Film He Has Ever Starred In
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer boasted a star-studded cast and among them is Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. His antagonistic role in the movie was a breath of fresh air, something the director wanted the actor to experience. He said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times:
“He’s one of our great actors, and though a generation of kids know what a great movie star he is, they’ve not seen his subtlety and brilliance.”
Downey Jr. spent a chunk of his career comeback playing a superhero role since 2008. He has starred in a couple of other films, such as Sherlock Holmes and the ill-fated Dolittle, yet he always played the protagonist. Nolan further added:
“I wanted to get him to do something completely different, to lose himself in another human being. When was the last time we’ve seen that? ‘Chaplin’? Directors are very aware of how talented Downey is, but because of his incredible energy that can punch through the screen, finding the right thing for him is difficult.”
The Tropic Thunder star revealed in an interview at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square that Oppenheimer is the best movie he has ever worked in (via Deadline):
“Just going to flat out say it: This is the best film I’ve ever been in. I cannot wait for you all to experience it. This is what a summer blockbuster, when I was growing up, used to be. It just kind of, like, changed your life. But again, you know, it’s why Chris Nolan is who he is.”
Downey Jr. gave an all-out performance, and his charisma has never faded even after his final bow in Avengers: Endgame, yet despite the epic thriller’s success and its A-list cast, fans are not interested anymore in watching it on its re-release.
Fans Are No Longer Watching Oppenheimer Next Year
As Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer gets another screening on IMAX this coming January, fans expressed disinterest in returning to theaters to witness the movie again. Check out their reactions below:
no one is watching this in 2024 🤣
— G7enterprise (@pinkpurp11) December 24, 2023
Please keep this movie already 💀
— chuma🐰 (@BaldacciInc) December 24, 2023
I’ve already watched it so idc
— Usama (@BadshaahSalamat) December 24, 2023
This movie has no reason to be on IMAX screens 🤷🏾
— Shashank (@gutter_hero) December 24, 2023
There is no need.
— Lee/InfinityZous (@InfinityZous) December 25, 2023
No thanks. Most overrated movie of 2023 by a mile.
— Bendji Nzau (@BendjiNzau) December 25, 2023
For some fans, Oppenheimer no longer appeals to them. The film notably received strong hype weeks before its release, and that was even intensified because of its competition with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.
