Director of Mission Impossible 7 is delighted with Barbenheimer, despite the failure of his film – The USA Print

The Barbenheimer is cinema! The month of July 2023 surprised everyone, and the box office too. Barbenheimer, the Barbie combination – 88% and Oppenheimer – 95%, has ousted Mission Impossible: Mortal Sentence – Part One – 95% in worldwide collection. The director of the latest installment of Mission Impossible, Christopher McQuarrie, is delighted by this unusual cinematographic phenomenon.

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Barbenheimer: A cinematic milestone?

2023 will be remembered as the year in cinema that was shaken by a completely unexpected cinematic phenomenon: the Barbenheimer. This term born from the imagination of fans refers to the unique experience of watching two very different films. On the one hand, Barbiedirected by Greta Gerwig and, on the other, Oppenheimer, directed by the renowned Christopher Nolan, both films would be like watching a double feature in theaters. This peculiar experiment turned out to be a massive victory at the box office, leaving a trail of record profits and a deafening echo in the film industry.

What does the director of Mission Impossible 7 think?

In the midst of this tsunami that shook the waves of the global box office, the director Christopher McQuarrieresponsible for directing Mission Impossible: Mortal Sentence – Part Onehas shared his thoughts on this phenomenon during a recent interview for Screen Rant (via Comic Book). McQuarrie, instead of lamenting the relative lack of success of his latest film in the Mission: Impossible franchise, was positive and enthusiastic about the triumph of his fellow filmmakers.

“I couldn’t be more delighted!” exclaimed McQuarrie, referring to Barbenheimer’s unexpected wave of success. Let us remember that this term was born when McQuarrie and other filmmakers went out to buy tickets for both films, Barbie and Oppenheimerin an act of support for the film industry.

We were serious when we went to buy those tickets. I was serious when I went on Twitter – my last Twitter post – and said ‘Go pink or go home’, I meant it. I couldn’t be more excited for Margot (Robbie), who I think is an extraordinary talent, she’s a mega star. And I’m happy for the validation that the movie gives to that part of Margot that she is a mega star.

McQuarrie did not miss the opportunity to praise the work of Margot Robbie, the star of Barbie and who gives life to the famous doll. These praises have not been the only ones that the Australian has received, her performance has further consolidated her status as one of the most prominent actresses in Hollywood at the moment.

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The filmmaker also expressed his enthusiasm for the recognition that the film brings to Greta Gerwig, a director who has proven her skill in the film industry. About Christopher Nolan and his feature film, McQuarrie said: “You want to talk about being between a rock and a hard place? You want to talk about a guy whose R-rated movie was over three hours long with nudity that leaves you quote-unquote ‘devastated’? That’s it. hard to sell. It’s an incredible marketing strategy. And it won.” Adding a congratulations to his colleague who has positioned himself for years in the elite of the film industry.

It is undeniable that Oppenheimer, despite its long duration and complex subject matter, has been an outstanding achievement in Nolan’s filmography. The film has earned a special place at the box office, defying conventional expectations and elevating the figure of the British director even further.

Has original cinema triumphed?

Barbenheimer’s success has not only been a triumph for the filmmakers involved, but also for the original films in a landscape dominated by sequels and franchises. Barbiein particular, has proven that non-sequel films can attract mass audiences and leave an indelible mark at the box office.

Barbie has surpassed many high-budget films to become the highest-grossing film of 2023 to date, with a global gross of a staggering $1.36 billion. This surprising success has allowed Barbie surpass even Batman: The Dark Knight – 94% from Nolan himself, who was once a benchmark in terms of box office revenue for Warner Bros. Pictures. In addition, Barbie has become Warner Bros. Pictures’ highest-grossing release in its history, surpassing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II – 96%.

This cinematographic phenomenon has shown that originality and quality continue to be determining factors in the success of a film. McQuarrie reflected on this: “It’s a win for original movies. It’s a win for movies that aren’t sequels. And in Oppenheimer’s case, a drama. What movies used to be all the time. Tom and I just found ourselves “We look at it all the time. At that point I said, ‘Man, it’s all about quality.'”

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(h2)What is the future of Mission Impossible? (h2)

In this latest installment, we saw Etha Hunt (Tom Cruise) and her allies Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) and Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) try to save the world from destruction, this time with a new weapon. that they must locate before it is too late. Actors Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff and Esai Morales join the cast of the latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise.

While Mission Impossible: Mortal Sentence – Part One arrives in digital format, McQuarrie and his team are already preparing the continuation and finale of the franchise, titled Mission Impossible: Mortal Sentence – Part Twoand is scheduled to hit theaters on June 28, 2024. Are you waiting for it?