Christopher Nolan said there was an “interesting relationship” between the ends of the Oppenheimer and his 2011 film begining.
In director Cillian Murphy’s upcoming biopic, he plays scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is considered the “Father of the Atomic Bomb” for his role in the Manhattan Project. The film is slated for release on July 21, 2023.
Speaking in an interview with With cableNolan explained that there are some similarities between Oppenheimer ending and the ambiguous final scene in beginingwhere it was unclear whether Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) was still dreaming.
Asked whether he thought his films had an optimistic or an “anti-nihilistic” perspective, Nolan said: “I mean, the end of begining, that’s right. There’s a nihilistic view to this ending, isn’t there? But also, he has moved on and is with his children. Ambiguity is not emotional ambiguity. It’s intellectual for the audience.”
“It’s funny, I think there’s an interesting relationship between the ends of the begining and Oppenheimer to be investigated. Oppenheimer got a complicated ending. Complex feelings.”
Asked how audiences have reacted to the ending so far, Nolan replied: “Some people leave the movie absolutely devastated. They can’t talk. I mean there’s an element of fear that’s there in the story and there at the core. But the love for the characters, the love for the relationships is as strong as I’ve ever done it.”
Other cast members Oppenheimer include Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Josh Hartnett, Michael Angarano, and Jack Quaid.
The biopic marks the director’s 12th feature film, following the 2020 sci-fi thriller. principle starring Robert Pattinson and John David Washington.