Barbie / Oppenheimer Review
Added 2023-07-26 00:14:13 +0000 UTC
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I disappointed no one ended up beaching off.
Carly
2023-10-05 08:53:35 +0000 UTCI’m such a simp for Jo
Sione Sevita
2023-08-12 14:47:15 +0000 UTCI second this
Brynn Kinsinger
2023-08-04 06:12:15 +0000 UTCI’ve watched the movie twice now and imo her speech is needed in the movie. Not only does the speech turn into the solution of saving Barbieland but she’s explaining how it feels to be a woman on a daily basis. Even though these feelings and hardships have been illustrated throughout the movie I believe naming the problem and talking about it is key, just like Barbie said after ferreras monologue: ”By giving voice to the cognitive dissonance required to be a woman under the patriarchy, you robbed it of its power” something that imo should be taken into daily life. I do believe her speech was more targeted to the Barbies rather than the audience tho. But I must say that stereotypical Barbie is the only one who has experienced the real world, the others haven’t so they’re still oblivious to what’s going on and just bc Barbie has experienced it firsthand doesn’t mean that she understands why it’s happening. All of a sudden she’s treated differently and thinks it’s bc she’s not beautiful anymore, therefore not treated with respect. It’s a big change from what she’s used to and I don’t think it clicks that easily for someone who just experienced it for the first time. Being told exactly how you feel when you can’t even put it into words and feeling understood is so comforting and I know that’s something everyone can relate to. Also, I’m not saying that you guys are sexist and I’m sorry if it comes off that way but I truly fail to see how her monologue calls out men? I would love if you could explain that to me
Amandaanderr
2023-08-04 01:01:20 +0000 UTCI can definitely see this point. Very valid take. My counter argument would be that there was enough that Barbie learned by that point (patriarchy, perverts, etc…). I feel like that was just diving more into the specifics which didn’t need to really need to be brought up since so much was already commentated on. There is definitely some immature men out there who say really misogynistic things but I think the points she touched on were calling out the minority of men. And those type of men aren’t the ones that will be watching the movie cause they’re blatantly sexist. I’ll rewatch it and see if it’s not as forced as I remember! - Aaron
Aaron Craft
2023-08-02 04:35:34 +0000 UTCi did feel a little uncomfortable with the movie being pg13 how many little girls were there, barbie is primarily marketed to young girls and i thought the beaching off jokes were wild for pg13, especially since it went on so long. i was sitting next to some families and i just felt so awkward. im only 24 but i feel like pg13 has gotten a lot broader even in the last 10 years. i also agree with the monologue part, it felt like they were talking directly to the audience imo. the same thing with the smallpox comment, i've seen some backlash to that. it felt like they needed to tie in relevant social issues and i think it could have been done better and they both just felt very first world feminism to me. i totally agree with aaron's take that it isn't exactly a kids movie which is wild to me since it's based on a toy. i would not have wanted any of my young family members to see this and honestly i don't think kids would have understood a lot of the themes. if anything, it might make them anxious or something LOL. i personally felt like the fascist comment was about how kids will just see words online and not really know what they mean or overexaggerate things. im jewish and i loved will's jewish joke lmao it caught me so off guard.
shelby
2023-08-02 04:24:20 +0000 UTCI understood your point with the monologue and everything but I believe the reasoning for having that scene is different from what you think it is. I've seen some other arguments stating that the monologue is basic feminism and nothing that we already didn't know but I don't think that Ferreras character is talking to the audience. Imo the monologue is not for the public watching the movie but for Barbie who's learning about the patriarchy for the first time. This scene is emotional (especially for women) not because we already knew about the patriarchy but bc we're identifying with Barbie and that younger part of us that first learned about the patriarchy and how unfair it is. It is emotional bc we are tapping into that 12 or 13 year old part of ourselves that first learned about feminism and were able to heal through that and witness it in someone else, that's why that scene is impactful and important. Idk if that makes sense but that's how I thought of it anyway.
Amandaanderr
2023-08-02 02:01:56 +0000 UTCbrewski beer me
ellie
2023-08-01 09:07:38 +0000 UTCAgreed, solid reviewers 🤘🏻
Kameron Peck-Valdivia
2023-07-27 18:31:01 +0000 UTCI agree with you about Barbie and how it felt patronizing at times! I will say, though, that I think America Ferreras monologue was one of the best parts of the movie. It’s something we all experience but never get to say/hear it so bluntly vocalized. Also I think the vagina talk wasn’t so much about vulgarity, but again giving voice to everyday parts of being a woman that have been deemed culturally taboo. Just my perception of it anyways ! Great video :)
Ness
2023-07-27 05:52:04 +0000 UTCAlso you guys should watch the new season of too hot to handle 👀
Julia Smith
2023-07-27 00:07:30 +0000 UTCI loved this review!!! So honest and I trust y’all’s opinions on movies the most 🫡
Julia Smith
2023-07-27 00:07:09 +0000 UTCWhy did I think this was gonna be a movie commentary 🤦🏻♀️ still good video. Can y’all react to more Disney movies or even shows! There are so many, like Wendy Wu Homecoming warrior 💀, Cloud 9, Bad Hair Day, Princess Protection Program, Frenemies, Go Figure, TWITCHES, Wizards of Waverly Place, Shake it up (with Zendaya)💀, Jonas. So many underrated movies and shows that I’d love for you guys to react to 💖
zaahidah d
2023-07-26 23:50:57 +0000 UTCi was on the fence about watching either movie but this review def convinced me! on another note i just wanted to let yall know you guys got me into listening to more metal 😼 so ty ig
Juliette M.
2023-07-26 12:56:57 +0000 UTCfor barbie it’s funny to me how at the end of the day and in a few years time the feminism in this movie will feel as it is - kinda dated and not nuanced enough but the ken storyline will probably still land
Alma Marhamati
2023-07-26 05:34:55 +0000 UTCoh no you totally didn't sound like that at all!! (sorry if it came off like i was saying you guys did, not my intentional at all, yall are super awesome) - y'all raised some super valid points/criticisms of the movie because while i loved it, it was not perfect; and i do agree that it might make rewatching difficult; but i think that the movie trying to have that balance of obvious but not too obvious was something difficult to achieve :)
lilia
2023-07-26 05:12:07 +0000 UTCI get this take but I think Barbie is an accessible and fun enough movie that will make a lot of people rewatch it. And for those who wouldn’t get the less obvious themes would eventually pick up on it in a couple watches. I think a majority of people got a strong positive woman message out of this on the first watch. The reason why I brought it up is cause I think it’ll ruin the pacing for the people that already got the message on a rewatch. I hope I didn’t sound like a right winged “THIS WOKE SHIT” type dude cause I’m not lmao. - Aaron
Aaron Craft
2023-07-26 04:55:30 +0000 UTCi get y'all's point about balancing the explicit "feminism" parts of barbie and the more subtle and "show not tell" but i think that was the movie's attempt to draw in a greater audience - like they wanted to appeal to both people who have an understanding of nuanced cinematic themes and such and also make sure the you know more dense people (who like don't usually care about the type of stuff) get the actual point; like yes this is for young women to feel empowered but also for younger girls/men and such to truly not miss the point OR idk i have no idea what i'm talking about
lilia
2023-07-26 04:44:39 +0000 UTCBarbie was an 8.5 to me: I never really grew up playing with or watching Barbie so I was a bit iffy when going to watch it. However, it truly was just such an experience to be there with my girlfriends and watch a film depict the emotions and thoughts that we all at one point feel or have felt. I don’t necessarily think the demographic is towards children but rather a film that you appreciate as you get older and experience the different stages of womanhood. A film that you can show your daughter as she’s growing up and needing a conversation that’s both honest and effective.It’s not a 10 simply because I didn’t have much attachment to Barbie itself nor her world, again this is probably due to me not having grown up with her.
mariana
2023-07-26 03:21:14 +0000 UTCya might have to watch barbie again lmao
Cris
2023-07-26 01:57:06 +0000 UTCThis is exactly what I needed just getting off work :) Can't wait to watch
xKittyWhitex
2023-07-26 00:58:06 +0000 UTCBarbie was a solid 9. I didn’t like how long the monologue was either though.
Ethan Chandler
2023-07-26 00:22:05 +0000 UTCoh my god
charlie
2023-07-26 00:15:03 +0000 UTC
