Universal Pictures has made its most audacious move yet, nominating its critically acclaimed Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer for 14 Oscar nominations. With the $947.5 million movie gaining traction with both critics and viewers, Universal is doing everything in its power to guarantee a spot in Oscar history. Notably, the studio elevated Robert Downey Jr. in the Best Supporting Actor category and Cillian Murphy in the Best Actor category.
Oppenheimer is a riveting biographical drama that illuminates the life and career of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who headed the Manhattan Project, which produced the atomic bomb. Painstakingly detailed and masterfully directed, the film captures the personal struggles and moral dilemmas of Oppenheimer.
Based on the 2005 biography American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the film also stars Emily Blunt and Matt Damon.
Oppenheimer Is Up To Shine With A Whopping 14 Oscar Nominations
Released during the summer of this year, Oppenheimer was a box office success, grossing over $940 million worldwide, as well as a critical success. But will Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed film also be a box-office success at the Oscars? To put it briefly, why not? Consequently, as reported by The Hollywood Handle, Universal Pictures is putting out a strong effort with its expansive 14-category Oscar submission for Oppenheimer:
Universal Pictures has submitted ‘OPPENHEIMER’ for:
• Best Picture
• Best Director
• Best Adapted Screenplay
• Best Actor
• Best Supporting Actress
• Best Supporting Actor
• Best Cinematography
• Best Film Editing
• Best Production Design
• Best Costume Design
•… pic.twitter.com/QUVqO6AGtz— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) November 6, 2023
Now up for an Oscar, the film is a contender because of its gripping story and outstanding performances by Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. The Awardist’s recent episode featured Patrick Gomez, the editor-in-chief of EW, saying that the best picture, director, adapted screenplay, and actor for the lead actor seem to be locked.
“I think it’ll get a ton of technical awards, or at least nominations. You could fill the whole supporting actor category with nominees from this movie, but I would venture to guess at least one but maybe even two. And I think it’s got a strong shot at supporting actress as well for Emily Blunt.”
Fans’ Reactions: Oppenheimer Deserves To ‘Win Big’
As 2023 comes to a close, a slew of incredible films, compelling performances, superb directing work, captivating screenplays, and much more are expected to be nominated for (and possibly win) Oscars in 2024. With an astounding 14 Oscar nominations, Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, has the potential to win the most awards. But how far in the race can the science fiction biopic go?
While debating whether Oppenheimer deserved the significant victory, fans actively shared their opinions. According to one, the film can win “big” because it deserves it.
I hope Oppenheimer wins big. It deserves it. pic.twitter.com/zp0FEkNged
— Reximus Prime (@RoarReximus) November 6, 2023
Another fan pointed out that while Oppenheimer might not win every award, something would be a miss if it did not take home the “Best Soundtrack” prize:
Oppenheimer isn’t going to win all of them but if it doesn’t win Best Soundtrack there is something wrong. Can You Hear the Music is literally peak!!! pic.twitter.com/EffBWwNo2n
— Andrew Miller 🦃 (@AndrewM51901) November 6, 2023
One was sure that the movie would take home the top honors for Best Actor, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Visual Effects:
I see it winning for best actor best director best supporting actor best visual effects
— Movie Reviews By JT (@moviere09350416) November 6, 2023
One said Oppenheimer was “peak cinema”, adding that it must win in every category.
Oppenheimer is peak cinema!! They need to win every category
— Francisco M. 🔞💀⚡ (@snoopsmoke99_) November 6, 2023
Another predicted that if Oppenheimer did not win Best Director and Best Picture, “humanity” would perish:
Oppenheimer better win best director and best picture, because if not humanity will be overthrown, and progress will become non existent!!!!!!
— Rishi Sanyal (@SanyalRishi) November 6, 2023
The film is currently the third-highest-grossing film of 2023 and the second-highest-grossing film with an R rating. As the anticipation grows, we await the Academy’s decision, which has the potential to propel Oppenheimer and its talented cast into cinematic history.
Watch Oppenheimer in theaters today.
