July is a significant month for movie releases, particularly with the competition between Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie at the box office on July 21. Both films boast impressive casts of A-list stars. However, they differ in terms of their content ratings. “Barbie” is rated PG-13, suitable for children aged 13 and over, whereas “Oppenheimer” is rated R due to its “infrequent nudity and sexual content.” Cillian Murphy, who plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in the lead role, has openly discussed filming the sex scenes in the movie.
In a recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Murphy expressed that the sex scenes with Florence Pugh, who portrays Jean Tatlock, the love interest, are “perfect.” He acknowledged that Nolan intentionally included those scenes to achieve the desired rating, emphasizing their powerful nature and lack of gratuitousness. Murphy praised Pugh’s exceptional talent and on-screen presence, sharing his admiration for her work since “Lady Macbeth” and stating that her impact in “Oppenheimer” is remarkably devastating despite the size of her role.
Pugh reciprocated the appreciation during a promotional interview for the film with HeyUGuys, describing the experience of working with talented actors like Murphy as effortless. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be in such environments where she can simply react and respond to their performances, considering it a wonderful gift.
If you haven’t filled your schedule with “Barbenheimer” screenings and chosen suitable mashup merchandise, now would be a good time to do so.
