The actor Cillian Murphy is in the spotlight as the protagonist of "Oppenheimer", one of the most anticipated films of 2023. Therefore, in this note we have compiled five films by the artist that you must see before going to the cinema to watch his next release.
Frequent collaborator of Christopher Nolan, the upcoming film about the 'father of the atomic bomb' can't be the exception. In fact, here you will find some films by the filmmaker; because of their quality and Murphy's performance, they couldn't be left out of this list. Below are the titles you must see.
"28 Days Later" (2002)
In this feature film, a deadly virus spreads throughout Great Britain after the incursion of an ecological group into a laboratory to free abused chimpanzees. 28 days later, the whole country is desolate and only a few survivors remain. It is then that Jim (Murphy) wakes up suddenly from a coma without knowing what has happened.
Trilogy of "The Dark Knight" (2005 - 2012)
Although he opted for the role of Batman, which ultimately went to Christian Bale, the artist managed to get the role of one of the most iconic enemies of the masked bat. Portraying the villain 'Scarecrow,' Cillian was present in all three films of the trilogy made by Christopher Nolan, one of the most acclaimed in the history of cinema.
"Sunshine" (2007)
Here, he shares the cast with Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh, and Rose Byrne. The plot begins with the premise that the human race will be extinct in less than five years due to the sun's extinction. It is then that, with scarce hopes, a spaceship is launched with explosives hoping to reignite the sun and save humanity.
"Inception" (2010)
Another Nolan film on this list. It revolves around Dom (Leonardo DiCaprio), a man who is able to delve into other people's minds during dreams. Because of that gift, he became a highly sought-after spy. Murphy's role in this film was that of the heir to a business empire that Dom had to perform an 'inception' on.
"Dunkirk" (2017)
Once again, a production directed by Nolan. Here, we find ourselves in 1942, in the midst of World War II. Several British and French soldiers were trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk in the face of the Nazi advance. It received eight Oscar nominations. Alongside Murphy, the cast included Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hardy, Fionn Whitehead, Harry Styles, Barry Keoghan, and James D'Arcy.