Hitting theaters on July 19th, Oppenheimer was a huge success, grossing $951 million worldwide! Christopher Nolan’s film impressed and did well in the 2024 Oscar race.
The work was particularly praised for its use of practical special effects, with an impressive example during a nuclear test. However, the reveal of the pre-selection of feature films competing for the Oscar for Best Visual Effects shocked many viewers.
Indeed, Oppenheimer did not make the shortlist of 20 films in the race for 2024 Oscar nominations. Many outraged netizens spoke out against X and denounced what they believed to be an injustice.
We live in a world where Ant-Man 3 is nominated instead of Oppenheimer 🤡 https://t.co/IPrzfTnDnn pic.twitter.com/b47nxDmPpR
— 𝓐 (@ArthurV59) December 7, 2023
The latter suggests the presence of Ant-Man 3 in this selection to Oppenheimer’s detriment, causing controversy and outrage. The Marvel feature film was heavily criticized for its special effects, which fans found sloppy.
Antman 3 is nominated for an Oscar for best special effects, but not Oppenheimer! It’s a charade… pic.twitter.com/Y5rpmtv1kC
— CineHD🎬 (@CineHDFR) December 7, 2023
While Christopher Nolan favored practical special effects over computer-generated imagery, Oppenheimer also incorporates digital visual effects. “Some people have heard that there were no visual effects, which is patently false.”Edited by VFX supervisor Jackson, a 2021 Oscar winner for Tenet.
“Visual effects can encompass many things. These include computer-generated imagery and practical special effects created on set.”– explained the specialist at the microphone THR. In total, the film contains approximately 200 visual effects, including practical effects shots.
I won’t be filming Ant Man 3’s ambulance at the Oscars, but I will leave you with this gif pic.twitter.com/WHwE5uPE2A
— Skyzar🎴 (@skyzarr_) December 8, 2023
Did the Academy favor feature films that made heavy use of digital visual effects, which might explain Oppenheimer’s bypass? Here is a list of 20 films pre-selected for the 2024 Oscars in this category. The 5 finalists will be announced on January 23rd when the nominations are announced. The 2024 Oscars will be held on March 10.
– Ant-Man 3
-Aquaman 2
– Barbie
-Boys in the boat
– The creator
– Dungeons & Dragons: Thieves’ Honor
– Godzilla minus one
– Guardians of the Galaxy 3
– Indiana Jones and the Clock of Fortune
– Flower Moon Assassins
– Marvels
– Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning
– Napoleon
– Niadi
– Poor creatures
– Rebel Moon
-Snow society
– Spider-Man along the Spider-Verse
-Transformers Rise of the Beasts
– Wonka
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