How Cillian Murphy Perfected Oppenheimer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- This video essay analyzes Cillian Murphy's performance as J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (Universal Pictures). Biographical performances can often feel like impressions but Cillian Murphy masterfully uses his physicality, eye contact, facial expressions and hand gestures to let us under the skin of J Robert Oppenheimer.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Oppenheimer/Cillian Murphy
1:45 Physicality
4:08 Eye Contact
7:49 Inner Turmoil
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I'm glad Cillian is getting the recognition he deserves
No
how are you @@nobad6843
I know right? Cillian got his first major role in years and he NAILED it! Congrats to him!
It's going to be so satisfying watching Murphy and Nolan both get their Oscars.
Edit: Exactly what I imagined. Congrats to them both!
That they deserved to get like what, 5-6 years ago? For Nolan, it's already a decade without one for the best director, and I can't wait for him to get it
Definitely, let's just hope they won't give it to Paul Giamatti instead
Nolan is the only one that is locked. It will be a close race between cillian Murphy and Paul giamatti for best actor.
@@Bud9989for real. cillian murphy deserved an oscar long time ago, especially after inception and batman begins (in my opinion) but i think after oppenheimer, people now finally saw his talent.
I kind of get the impression Cillian isn't the type to care much for awards. the way he swerves accepting praise in every interview is so humble and charming, I think if he had to accept a prestigious award in front of millions of people he would implode lol
Every time I watch Oppenheimer, I always forget that Cillian played Thomas Shelby. I always love how he embodies the role he is given, to the point that you can't really see Cillian or other character he played before.
I was just thinking the same thing. When he takes on a role he appears to become another person; it's uncanny.
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That's the sign of a true dedicated master of his craft outstanding Cillian
I saw Oppenheimer twice in IMAX. It was an incredible experience. I usually couldn't care less about the Oscars. But I'd like to see him get an award.
Watched it three times 😎
Exactly my words. Not that oscars matter but all I want to see is Nolan just get his goddamn Oscar that he deserves from a long time. Same for cillian.
it was a very good movie. However i dont see the need to see it in IMAX other than for the explosion. Neither does it seem like fun to me to watch it again. Its like a one time watch masterpiece for me
He just Won
He did!
Another detail that I love about Cillian’s performance is during the Lewis Strauss black-and-white scenes. His behavior and body language appears even more cold and distant, emphasizing the fact that this is not from his perspective but from the perspective of Strauss. It’s just incredible.
Definitely
Yes, he acts so cocky and arrogant when he first meet strauss
@@jenlindley7780 Exactly. Using terms like “lowly shoe salesman”, it really shows how Oppenheimer has contempt for Strauss, or at least how Strauss views Oppenheimer. Strauss had a big ego as well, so it makes the audience question whether Oppenheimer was really that arrogant or if that was just how Strauss viewed him. I love how the color scenes (Fission) work to humanize Oppenheimer, while the black-and-white scenes (Fusion) work to portray Oppenheimer as smug and contemptuous. Cillian’s acting in both the color and black-and-white scenes is the thing that pulls it all together. I don’t think I can praise this film enough
He sold you on guilt with every little gesture in the third act and it was haunting to watch.
i truly believe that Cillian is the greatest actor that has ever lived. He doesn’t even have to talk so we know what’s going on, truly mindblowing. And the fact that he only takes on roles that he doesn’t know how to do only adds up to the enormity of his capabilities, a truly talented artist. But not only is he this amazing performer, he’s also the most humble, down-to-earth, normal guy who seems so goddamn uncomfortable at big events that you almost feel the urge to just grab him by the hand and take him out of there. When you watch him you get the feeling he’s your introverted sympathetic next door neighbour that by some weird occasion got thrown into Hollywood without any interest in all the fuzz that comes with it. I desperately hope he keeps getting the recognition he deserves and i wish him and his family only the best.
Nailed it. He's a gem of a human being. Humble and authentic. Absolutely haunting performance, has stayed with me since watching the film.
Oscar or not, he has the love and gratitude of all us true cinephiles for reminding us what cinema can be and do.❣️
Couldn't agree more with you 👏
Top 3 male actors of this generation, to be sure. In fact he's cemented his place as a genuine movie star. Along with DD Lewis and Tom Hardy. But, there are great actors in every generation. Bogart, Tracy, Brando, Newman, Nicholson, Crowe, Caine, Connery, etc.
He earned that Oscar. Undeniable.
The part where you mention eye contact is very spot on. I watched the movie a second time recently and there was this scene when Oppenheimer meets Ernest Lawrance. And I noticed that there was something different about Cillian's body language. I couldn't make it out at the time but now I realized it was the eye contact. Cillian stares at Lawrance longer than he does with others because he admires him and he feels excited to be working alongside him. It's such a minute yet enormous change in acting and it makes the scene beautiful. Cillian deserves all the praise.
Maybe he had some gay tendencies
There is much written about Oppenheimer which posits that he was on the autism spectrum. This would account for the lack of eye contact.
Academy should watch this video before voting for best actor. 😂
I never truly appreciated what a magnificent actor Cillian is until i began watching his interviews. It was then that i realized how different he truly is to each character he has brought to life. Each character so different from the last .
Congratulations to him for all the awards he has won for his role as Oppenheimer!
Outstanding performance Cillian
Oppenheimer closes his eyes in powerlessness to change the mistake he made, in contrast to the beginning of the movie when he suddenly wakes and opens his eyes and rush to correct the mistake of poisoning the apple. If only all mistakes could be dealt with as simply as throwing it away
The little face movements like explosions on a map 👌🏻
A magnificent portrayal of the father of the atomic bomb. It is a horror movie, a historical account , a biopic all rolled into one. It must be a certainty that Cillian Murphy will get an Oscar for this movie for the ages.
And he did!
his vocal inflections and the slightest use of an accent alone really made this performance. I watched an interview with Cillian the other day where he said that acting is really reacting and that he doesn't think about how to perform a scene until he's in it, and it shows here. he's just embodying the character, not performing. just awesome!
That's why Cillian Murphy deserves to win the Oscar for best actor
Cillan's acting was timeless masterpiece.
This movie restored my faith that great movies can be made based on a compelling story. Cillian Murphy is a great actor, he lets a character work through him. That's real talent.
Cillian is a wonderful actor. He deserves all the praise and recognition.
i love that you draw attention to murphy’s use of eye contact because while it is historically inaccurate (oppie’s secretary, amongst many other close acquaintances, stated that he always gave his full eye contact and attention to whomever he was addressing), it is characteristically incredibly compelling. the performance wasn’t just about capturing how he actually existed but what he felt and his struggle as a person. and if they had to ‘demistify’ the man that was to do so, we can certainly say it was done for the sake of much needed pathos
Cillian's performance will go down as one of the most powerful and perfect performances in cinema history and ever to be. What Cillian did is beyond comprehension. I think it might be the most complex performance by an actor EVER, no kidding. What this man did is beyond words. You end up utterly speechless and can only admire it because you will never understand how he did it. Complete masterpiece
Couldn't agree more outstanding
Brilliant movie and brilliant performance! A deserved Oscar for Cillian Murphy!
I hope he wins the Oscar for best actor. His performance is incredible as Robert Oppenheimer, he perfected his way of standing with his hands on his hips, he lost several pounds to look more like Oppenheimer, to say the least his performance is truly memorable, because I am sure it will remain in the consciousness of the audience. His acting shows how great a subtle performance can express so much only with his eyes, and the expressions of his face; in particular the scene where he is giving the speech to the audience after the bombs were detonated, his eyes seemed to be about to burst into tears, filled with guilt and anxiety but he would only show a speech of victory and success to the people in front of him. The internal battles of the demons he had in his mind. I am very happy that he already got many awards for his performance, because he deserves every single one of them.
this is one of the craziest break downs of an acting performance ive watched on youtube. wow. thank you for allowing me to appreciate this film and performance even more
Every character that Cillian has played has amazed me. If you were to put all his characters in one room, you’ll realize none of them are the same even if they have the same face. Cillian truly is a phenomenal actor
Cillian is a complete genius actor outstanding
The irony of Oppenheimer is after the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima The Japanese didn't even really acknowledge it. They thought it was just another massive fire bombing.
Except the survivors. They I think felt the difference.
The first time I saw this movie I was stunned by his performance , and nothing has changed with each viewing. I can’t remember the last time a movie did this.
It really says a lot about how good someone's work is when you can't imagine one single other actor delivering a performance that fits as well or better.
Typically sharp effort from Cillian, with the always-great investigation and contemplation from you.
Kinda felt like Machew maconaehay
@@90AlmostFamousyou mean Matthew McConaughey would’ve made a good Oppenheimer or that he’s an actor so good you can’t imagine others delivering the same level of performance?
Not only is Murphy a very talented actor, you can tell that he actually feels this role allowing it to translate at a higher level. He seems like a very sensitive, humane person.
I saw the film two months ago and I am still stunned by it.
Cillian Murphy is an acting master
Dear God what an incredibly detailed observation. Kudos to you. Cillian is not only a favourite, he's also the only actor I care to watch. The man represents the finest aspects of acting which is so rare in Hollywood these days.
Best Actor Oscar 2024 Winner! Congratulations! 👏
That's how you do film reviews/cinema criticism: by stating your point and then going to the film itself for the evidence: I commend you on a respectful, knowledgeable and fully evidenced review, with every one of your statements backed up by reference to the film.
There's so much self indulgent and subjective ranting on social media masquerading as reviewing, it's so refreshing to come across someone who understands cinematic language and knows what they're talking about.
I've loved Cillian's work for a long time, was blown away by his Oppenheimer, and I love your presentation here of the details that it took to create the cinematic persona.
Bravo! Best wishes and cheers from Melbourne 😊❣️
I wasn't planning to watch the movie, but I've changed my mind, based on your analysis of Cillian Murphy's portrayal of Oppenheimer. Brilliantly insightful.
Cillian Murphy is so interesting and entertaining his mind is so unusually unique he can transition from any situation with his agile brain
super glad Cillian got his deserved Oscar🤩
He won the BAFTA for Best Actor.
And he deserves the Oscar.
And now sag and soon oscar
RDJ, Nolan and Cillian poised to win. Also lovely to see Emma and Ludwig get their share of greatness as well.
To describe this movie lightly it was just and utter masterpiece and the score made it even better
Cillian Murphy is a Genius of sorts. A Top Class actor and he's IRISH.❤
Cillian is an actor extraordinaire and d we are lucky to witness his genius
As usual, you add even more depth and shading to an already nuanced performance, well done!
Another killer analysis. Thank you for your observations again, Sir!
I followed Cillian since intermission to here. He’s an icon for our country and a great asset for the industry
Wow, this whole concept i.e. body language and eye movement is facinating. The depth of all this amazes me. Thank you for this insight.
Golden Globe, BAFTA, SAG ... On to The Academy Awards to bag his Oscar. Thank you. This piece is brilliant.
Such a masterclass! I hope no shit this year and Cillian Murphy gets the Oscar. Can you please go and advise the Academy? How to not waste their opportunity to make the right choice.
Brilliant analysis of an iconic performance. Bravo!!
EXCELLENT analysis of Murphy’s approach to the complexity of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Outstanding analysis
Cillian Murphy got the voice so good that at times I thought they were using actual clips of Oppenheimer. I was so confused until I realised that he just got it perfectly.
He was Perfection for the role !!! 👏
Finely expressed, very insightful. I’ll watch Oppenheimer even more carefully next time!
I cant imgaine what kind of emotions he has to put in the role, imagine playing the man who thought he was trying to help by using science, but in the end helped created one weapon that can and will kill people. Those thousand yard eye stare, its just hurts to watch
Thanks; this was an excellent commentary. Now I am convinced that Cillian will get the Oscar for Best Actor!
Oscar worthy and won
Cillian deserve to win the Oscar he is a brilliant star
you should definitely do another one for Robbert Downy Jr. for his role as well
Excellent analysis! As a training actor, thank you so much for the insight. Amazing performance by Cillian Murphy.
Well deserved Oscar
This movie is so devastatingly great, and Nolan and Murphy so close to perfection, it would be an insult to deny them the obviously deserved prize. Mostly I don’t care who wins what. This time I do.
Me too soooooo deserving genius for sure
Same with me
Best Picture
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Best Original Score
Waiting for the oscars!
Watching Oppenheimer, I never saw Thomas Shelby in one scene. Peaky could have EASILY typecast him to that role, but it DIDN'T. He brought Oppenheimer back to life triumphantly. Bravo!!
This was an amazing dissection of an actors performance. When I first heard Murphy was cast, I was disappointed.
Seeing this video gave me new respect for Mr. Murphy.
Showing the characters path from the beginning; with his mannerisms and succinct and calculated performance, it is brilliant to say the least.
When I was a young man studying acting, I did a class scene. When it was over the teacher asked me..” what was my left door doing throughout..” I got unset he was only looking at my foot.
But Mr. Murphy’s performance drove home to me the subtleties capable in a performance that while quiet and could be missed, scream out at us. And we understand the humanity and understanding and pain of this man.
Thank you for putting this together. It is a master class of acting.
I went by myself to the theatre while on our vacation. Husband wanted to go fishing. So the theatre was very nice but not an iMax . Both our fathers were physicists as was my husband. But we got home & I made him watch it with me, before the Oscars.I could easily watch it again, because the subject matter is so scary real. I was a kid when the Cuban missile crisis was happening& I was scared to death that the world was going to blow up. My dad started filling an old army box with food and a few supplies. He tried to really downplay what he was doing but I watched Walter Cronkite news & I sort of understood but the movie explained a bit more. It still was complicated. And I was really scared. Now if any group of people even thinks about blowing up the world, well I’m 74 & I don’t care as much. But we can use all that energy for tons of good things. They’re working at it slowly. But Cillian Murphy is an amazing actor. I watched The Peaky Blinders & he owned that role. He’s one of the best new actors to come along in years. He deserved his two Oscars. He has a great calmness & he almost whispers some of the most important moments. He’s a thrill to watch.
Truly Truly outstanding
Loved this analysis of Cillian Murphy's performance
He's the new Daniel Day Lewis, also from Ireland! Go Irish actors. I'm Irish American.
Daniel has Irish citizenship but he is English born and bred but since childhood spent a lot of holiday time in Ireland. Obviously has a lot of ties to our country and I’m happy to acknowledge that but factually he’s English born, and there’s nothing wrong with that either.
Good analysis. You adeptly explained the nuances of the character, particularly the subtle gesture of spiraling fingers.
This video has made me appreciate can you hear the music even more bcoz it invokes all of these feelings
His performance was off the charts, realistic.
perfection and a masterpiece of a film! excellent analyses, as always! love your work!
Thank you so much for this video! I knew instinctively that Cillian was brilliant in the role, but your analysis helped me to understand just how brilliant and exacting his portrayal of Oppenheimer was. Cillian integrated so many details of Oppenheimer’s mannerisms, as well as being true to the deep emotions that Oppenheimer experienced. I have a whole new appreciation for Cillian thanks to you.
Best acting performance since De Lewis in There Will Be Blood
Can't get enough of this channel bro I'm so addicted.
This movie was worth the rewatch for the IMAX re-release. Three hours flew by in a masterclass of acting brilliance mixed with awe-inspiring direction 🤌🏽
Fantastic analysis! Just when I thought I couldn't love this movie, or Killian's performance, any more...
Murphy did a great haunted performance in Dunkirk before Oppenheimer. So seeing that probably made Nolan realize this role was perfect to finally allow Murphy to take a lead role for him.
What an excellent analysis of a master-class in nuance.
I usually don’t care about the Oscars at all. But given both the technical and artistic merits of Oppenheimer, I really hope that it sweeps all the categories, as everything it is nominated for is well deserved.
I didn't know I needed this video but after watching it, you don't know how much I appreciate it.
Do you think you can make a video about how “Hugh Laurie” perfected Gregory House, please 🙏🏻
This was expected as he was able to deliver Thomas Shelby to the audience - a very difficult and complex character
Here after he won the Oscar!!!
He basically did his Peaky Blinders thing. Only with more close ups. He deserves more credit for his peaky blinders thing so…give him the oscar!
Did not, he was totally different in Peaky Blinders.
What makes Cillian so good as Oppenheimer is even though you can tell it's him playing the character and he isn't in any way unrecognisable, you find it hard to believe that he's in any way connected to any of the other characters he's played like Dr Crane, Tommy Shelby and Robert Fischer. With some actors, it's very easy to see their other performances in a certain role but with Oppenheimer, it's very hard to tie any of Cillian's other roles to this.
I so appreciate your breakdowns - ❤
Watching this movie on Imax was the best experience ever
Good essay!
I've commented before on how I hated expository writing in high school. If I enjoyed a story, I didn't want the task of dissecting it, forming some thesis and prosecuting it to a conclusion. I remember on of my teachers - a nun - challenging me on some point I supported poorly: "That isn't proof! Can't you see that isn't proof?"
Decades later, I hope I have matured - at least some. I saw, "Oppenheimer," a few months ago - on the mini-screen. Had heard it was a great work and watched, "Fat Man, Little Boy," weeks earlier to get an previous view of the story.
This was a good visual essay - and Cillian Murphy's performance was haunting. Certainly, you pointed out aspects that I didn't notice or appreciate. That's why I'm grateful that you took the time to analyze and share these subtle points with us. I did enjoy this video - maybe I have grown!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed!
Fantastic video, thank you for posting. Saw Oppenheimer ten days ago and I’m still working to take it in.
Brilliantly done! I'm going to watch many more of your videos.
Superb nuanced reviewing of similar content. Thank you
So glad you back making vids, thank you!
Thank you for this analysis. I didn’t know I needed it ! Awesome stuff.
Cillian is so slight... he towers in his roles even though he is not very tall...
He and Robert Downey Jr. are the same height.
No wonder Oscar has recognised.
Please continue putting out content I love your insights
I love your videos so much! When one appears in my « subscriptions » tab I save it for a nice quiet moment, usually late at night and I’ve never been disappointed. This one is no exception, brought me right back to when I was watching the movie a few weeks back and feeling the same things as you, all the while not being able to express them as well as you do.
Cheers and keep up the good work!
Very well-done review, Just an Observation, succinct amd penetrating observations, stated with great clarity, pointing out the big things, and also the smallest of details. Will warch more of your videos.
An Oscar or lack there of will never do justice to the legacy and impact a movie and performance like this will leave on its’ viewers.
To leave such an impact on the audience is real cinema, not what men in suits say is best!
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Delivering fine work as always 👌
Although nearly three hours too long, "Oppenheimer" is a true Hollywood MASTERPIECE. It ranks right up there with "The Three Stooges Go Around the World In A Daze."