Oscar winner Cillian Murphy posts a strong Rotten Tomatoes score with hisOppenheimerfollow-up,Small Things Like These.First rising to prominence in the role of Jim in Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic horror28 Days Later,Murphy later achieved global acclaim for his work in Christopher Nolan’s movies, including theDark Knighttrilogy,Inception, andDunkirk. He is also known for the lead role of Tommy Shelby in the BBC period crime-dramaPeaky Blinders. Most recently, he teamed up for a sixth collaboration with Nolan, playing thelead role in his historical epicOppenheimer.
According toRotten Tomatoes, Murphy’s latest movie,Small Things Like These, has scored a very impressive 90% on the Tomatometer from 39 critical reviews.The plot, which is set in 1985 in the town of New Ross, County Wexford, focuses on the infamous Magdalene Laundries in Ireland, with Murphy portraying a coal merchant who discovers disturbing secrets kept by his town’s convent. The movie ranks among Murphy’s best, though the score is expected to fluctuate as audience ratings are added, and critics continue to review the movie.
What Small Things Like These’s Rotten Tomatoes Rating Means For Its Long-Term Success
The Movie Could Hit Streaming Platforms & Enjoy A Strong Run
Prominentroles inInceptionandOppenheimerhave helped establish Murphy as a strong presence in blockbuster movies, but have also afforded him the freedom to experiment with more creative projects likeSmall Things Like These. Taking roles that allow him to expand his range and explore complex and challenging themes is sure to appeal toan actor as talented as Murphy. Winning an Oscar will doubtless have opened more doors for him creatively, which could have a significant impact on his future career choices.
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Nothing has been confirmed about howSmall Things Like Thesemight fare in the future, or if a release on streaming platforms will happen. However, if it does go to streaming, the critical acclaim of the film could see it fare well as more and more viewers turn to video-on-demand services.Movies with strong Rotten Tomatoes ratings tend to be well-received by audiences, which is a key component of having a successful run on streaming. Given that Murphy is also a producer onSmall Things Like These, there will be hopes that it can enjoy plenty of success as a result.
Our Take On How Small Things Like These’s Success Will Imact Murphy’s Career
The Irishman Could Seek To Fluctuate Between Blockbusters & Indie Projects
Following his Oscar win, Murphy is now a household name, and this means that he is a star in a unique position and can be more selective with the projects he chooses to make. I suspect thesuccess ofSmall Things Like Thesecould lead to Murphy alternating between blockbuster movies and passion projects, and taking roles that challenge him more creatively. The fact that the 48-year-old made his film producing debut withSmall Things Like Thesemeans he could venture into producing a lot more in the future as well.
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Bill Furlong, a coal merchant, uncovers dark secrets at a convent that lead him to confront his past and the silent complicity of his Church-influenced Irish town.
