#Barbenheimer: 5 Reasons why Barbie & Oppenheimer is so hyped across the world
The world is soon going to witness the biggest clash of Hollywood in 60 years. It is indeed going to be a very tough decision for moviegoers to choose between two of the most hyped movies releasing on the same date: 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer.' Both films have locked in 21st July as the release date. Well, Barbie barely needs an introduction, and bringing the ‘iconique’ plastic toy doll to life with a California vibe starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie just adds the cherry on the cake. On the other hand, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer has absolutely no reason not to be visited in cinemas. And if you are someone witnessing this Barbeheimer craze around you, you need to know the reason behind such hype.
5 reason behind Barbie & Oppenheimer craze
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The moviegoers are confused about what to watch first: a light, appetizing Barbie before the intense Oppenheimer or preferring a high-voltage, real incident-driven story of a theoretical physicist and the creation of the atomic bomb first, and then concluding the mood with the lighthearted Barbie. Both the films are masterpiece one with its star studded lineup and other for its masterpiece direction and its director.
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History has witnessed Christopher Nolan as a walking 'blockbuster.' I mean, who can say no to the person who has previously been a part of some of your favorites like "The Dark Knight," "Inception," and "Interstellar"? "Oppenheimer" is predicted to be just another banger coming straight from Nolan's kitty. It boasts an amazing lineup including Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey JrFlorence Pugh, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, etc.
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That's Barbie and Ken we are talking about, Barbie, which was introduced in 1959, has become a worldwide cultural sensation. Greta Gerwig, renowned for her thought-provoking films from a female perspective such as 'Little Women' and 'Lady Bird,' has the potential to showcase her talents once again in a new project. In Gerwig's version of Barbie, there will be a departure from the traditional depiction of a white, blond-haired Barbie from the 1950s. Instead, the movie will feature a diverse array of Barbie dolls, representing different ethnicities, backgrounds, and professions.
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These two movies are more than just contrasting; they possess an uncanny ability to enhance each other. One film focuses on the protection of the American way of life, while the other offers a depiction of that life itself, which is marked by its artificial and superficial nature. Given the devoted fan bases of Gerwig and Christopher Nolan, it would be wrong to not have such a hype around ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’.
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'Barbie' has undoubtedly taken a strong lead as the summer movie with its amazing soundtrack and California vibes. However, 'Oppenheimer' is poised to attract even those who aren't typically moviegoers. Science enthusiasts will undoubtedly flock to theaters to immerse themselves in the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his creation of atomic bombs. Meanwhile, the nostalgia-driven Barbie will continue to captivate audiences across different generations, including baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, Gen Z, and beyond.
