“I don’t mean that like a superhero bad guy”: Oppenheimer Star Robert Downey Jr. Has A Controversial Opinion About Being on the “right side of history”
Robert Downey Jr.’s most recent project, Oppenheimer is a historical drama, that brings forward the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist known for leading the Manhattan Project and developing the atomic bomb. The movie follows the journey of Oppenheimer, starting from being the brilliant young physicist to being the man haunted by the guilt of creating human history’s most destructible weapon.
The movie is set during the time of World War II. It stars Cillian Murphy in the title role. The movie’s ensemble cast also includes Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Kenneth Branagh, and Rami Malek. The movie is directed by Christopher Nolan, who is known for presenting epic movies like Dunkirk and Inception.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Oppenheimer Is Receiving Positive Reviews
The reviews for the film Oppenheimer are mostly positive. Even the critics seem to be praising the movie’s acting, cinematography, and directing. It’s also been stated that the movie is quite thought-provoking. It is a gripping historical drama that’s a masterpiece and gives the tour-de-force performance with masterful direction.
On the one hand, the reviews have not stopped praising every bit of the movie; even cast members like Robert Downey Jr. have much to say. According to the Iron Man star, Oppenheimer is a movie that forces the audience to think philosophically regarding the importance of context in understanding history’s significant moments.
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As per Downey Jr., Oppenheimer is quite relevant to the current political climate, exploring information age dangers and the importance of dialogue and understanding.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Opinion Sparks Controversy
In one of the recent interviews with Robert Downey Jr., when he was asked about his thoughts on being on the “right side of history,” he said he doesn’t believe in being on the right side of history concept. According to Downey Jr., history constantly gets rewritten, and what’s right today might not be right in the future. He said,
“Part of the reason Nolan wanted me to do this was to give me that kind of 180 perspective. But I also, at the end of the day, I truly believe that Lewis Stauss did everything he did for reasons that he thought were correct. And I don’t mean that like a superhero bad guy, I mean that legitimately as a human being. So, I find it really kind of fascinating that I’m still a little bit up in the air about who was on the right side of history.”
The comments of Downey Jr. got mixed reactions. Some agreed, saying history remains subjective and there’s no right side, while others disagreed, saying there are certain things that universally are considered right or wrong irrespective of how we interpret history. It is important to note that the comments of Downey Jr. are just his opinions.
Source: Vanity Fair
