Barbie fans are in for a surprising experience during the Barbenheimer weekend while enjoying their time in Barbieland, thanks to Oppenheimer.
It’s not the usual sound of laughter or music that’s causing a stir; instead, it’s the unexpected intrusion of the Oppenheimer atomic bomb.
Yes, you read that right – fans watching Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie and Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer on the same day are having an unprecedented cinematic experience that has come to be known as the Barbenheimer weekend.
Barbie enjoyers at the theaters while Oppenheimer is playing right next to them pic.twitter.com/A702J9lVs8
— Red ❤️🔥 (@RedLightning420) July 20, 2023
The Tale of Barbie and Oppenheimer
Barbie, portrayed by the talented Margot Robbie, takes center stage as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, leaving behind the vibrant Barbieland to face a world of patriarchy, existential crises, and flat feet.
On the other hand, Oppenheimer, brilliantly played by Cillian Murphy, delves into the story of the American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who played a pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb during World War II, earning him the title of the ‘father of the atomic bomb.’
Amongst the buzz surrounding ‘Barbenheimer’ weekend, some cinemagoers have made surprising claims. They insist that they could hear the atomic bomb going off from the Oppenheimer screening while deeply engrossed in the emotional climax of Barbie.
One Twitter user exclaimed,
“Barbie was so good! The best part was being able to hear the atomic bomb explode in the theatre next to ours during the emotional climax of the movie!”
Another shared a similar experience, stating,
“The mom in Barbie having a super emotional moment where she’s ranting about being a woman versus the atomic bomb test going off in the Oppenheimer theatre next door.”
Amidst these extraordinary claims, some fans found humor in the situation. One person humorously remarked,
“I’ve seen a lot of tweets about hearing an atomic bomb from across the cinema while watching Barbie, but I think it’s much funnier to watch a man reckon with the destruction he wrought, while you hear the faint sound of Aqua from another screen.”
The emotional rollercoaster experienced while watching Barbie may lead audiences to leave the theater feeling a bit sensitive. An emotional climax coupled with the distant sounds of an atomic bomb is quite the unexpected shock to the system.
oppenheimer has to win the best sound category at the oscars for these two scenes alone pic.twitter.com/4sXU4Pjomu
— َ (@filmsmcu) July 22, 2023
In Cinemas Now: Experience ‘Barbenheimer’ for Yourself
Barbie and Oppenheimer are currently lighting up the screens in cinemas.
For a truly unique and unforgettable cinematic adventure, dare to indulge in the ‘Barbenheimer’ weekend.
Feel the emotions of Barbie and witness the historic impact of Oppenheimer, all in one go.
In conclusion, the ‘Barbenheimer’ weekend has brought together two vastly different movies, providing an unusual experience for fans.
Whether you find it humorous or shocking, there’s no denying the distinctive charm of this quirky double bill.
