as a girl i found it funny how ken was called a brainwasher when im pretty sure kidnapping dolls throwing them into a van and then doing a whole mk ultra type speech to make them think differently and then teaching them how to manipulate their partners is much more brainwashing then wanting a mojodojo casa house
I explained all of this to my gf, and a couple of other girls, NOBODY saw how Kendom did NOTHING wrong towards anybody, and how there had to be a lot of manipulation to reinstall radical feminism in the doll land.
@@LegsON it’s not up to us men to explain it to them, it’s very unlikely to work unless there were raised to see it. It’s up to us to become strong men and cultivate a society where we can provide and carry the masculine load of a relationship, and allow her to carry the feminine side, of comforting the children etc.
True. They’ve actually been brainwashed. They are truly incapable of seeing it no matter how compelling your argument is. Modern Females were installed with that set of beliefs. There’s no one more blind than the one that doesn’t wanna see.
Fantastic analysis 💯 The "anti-male" criticism against this film is such an utterly misguided and bad faith argument. Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach could have EASILY written Ken to be some evil one-dimensional misogynistic scumbag, but did they do that? ...No. They did not. They gave him depth and made him sympathetic. He had his own entire character arc that was just as prevalent throughout the film as Barbie's. An arc that ends with the character learning that he must learn to be his own man without pining for the attention and validation of women... How on earth is this an anti-male message? So many folks completely missed the point.
It is not. It is anti Feminist and it is at its' heart just a movie about being human and all its' difficulties, just like Greta & Noah's other Indy movies.
It doesn't put him in a better position than the one he was in the start of the movie. Barbie Land still runs as a matriarchy, Kens' have a mock jury system that the Barbies are thinking of providing them, and Ken lost his connection to Barbie. None of it has answered the problems Ken have, but provided false and temporary comfort. No room for them to flourish in a land shared by 2 sexes. So then, what positive changed came out for the male Barbies? It could be that it's just a movie about Barbies and only that. Nothing more.
@@yalldrink_oca_ola253 Yes, Barbieland continues to operate as a matriarchy but that's because it's Barbieland. It's a fantasy world constructed from girls' imaginations. This is why, even after reclaiming power in Barbieland, Barbie still chooses to leave that fantasy world because it's ultimately shallow and artificial. Also, I personally didn't feel like the Kens were given no room to flourish at the end, but who knows.
This movie is for all of us. It beautifully captures the complexity of existentialism within the human experience for both men and women. I’m happy you enjoyed it.
The way I saw it, Ken's arc is actually a perfect illustration of male adolescence. Obviously Ryan Gosling is a fully grown man Lol but that's what makes his performance so brilliant! He portrays Ken in such a childlike and easily impressionable way. Because of this, it makes perfect sense how & why Ken was inclined to go a tad overboard when he first begins to get a sense of his own power and agency.
Barbie is also a representation of a girl going thru puberty remember how her feet went flat that's a change in her body she asked about if you ever thought about death that's a change of mentality. She goes to "the real world" her and ken and ken comes back with new information about new stuff to the boys that he learned kinda like how when you ask your older brother about girls or see him hang out with friends probably smoking weed or something he takes that back and doesn't realize you're taking it another level because you're a young kid trying to figure out what it is to be a man. Barbie at the end decides she wants to be a woman not a Barbie doll so this is a coming of age movie. You're one of the few people who realized what this movie is about I applaud you sir. I realized this first watch and shook my head when people said so many ridiculous meanings like girls breaking up with their bfs that's when I realized I shouldn't feel ashamed I didn't go to college lol
Greta Gerwig on shooting the Gloria speech: “I looked around and realized the men were crying too, because they have their own speech they feel they can’t ever give, you know? And they have their twin tightrope which is also painful.” Gerwig co-wrote Barbie with her husband, the father of her children. Of course she understands the male struggle. It was not an accident.
Ken did nothing wrong! Very insightful essay. I definitely left the movie feeling this way and was completely taken aback when I first heard that Ken was supposed to be viewed as an antagonist.
Mattel was supposed to be the antagonist not Ken. The Kens naturally had to rise up to get some attention, appreciation and rights because they had nothing. The Barbies were the queens and the Kens the peasants.
Ken did absolutely nothing wrong. The Barbies never did anything to help Kens. Stereotypical Barbie was actually very close to seeing Ken's plight after he took over his house and went back to enjoy his boys night but decided to enact revenge over reconciliation. The Kens fought for the rights they never had and the Barbies took it back through evil manipulation.
The very first scene is girls violently destroying baby dolls. Stanley Kubrick homage aside, that's straight up "we don't wanna be mothers anymore, even at the death of children" symbolism. I don't believe that's the feeling of the creators of the movie but it's right there in front of you and can be interpreted that way by many.
I took it differently. Those little girls had only baby dolls to play with since the beginning of time. They enjoyed it, but eventually the little girls wanted more. That’s what Barbie symbolizes-the woman as a fully actualized being. Little girls are not just here to be future mothers. Women can also pursue other roles apart from (and in addition to) motherhood. Many women and girls want to be more. Barbie can be “anything”. That’s why she became so radical and inspirational.
This *is* how I think, whether I want to or not. The other interpretation may make more sense to you or someone else. That's great. It means that the movie Barbie is piece of art with such nuance and depth that it manages to leave a lot up to the viewer to make sense of and take meaning from, instead of just explaining everything. Similar to a fine painting in a museum that people stand around and look at wondering "What does it mean?" Only the artist really knows the answer. The same thing applies to this film. More art should be made like this in my humblest opinion. Really hard to pull that off with cinema. @@anonymous98237
Actually, as stated by Ruth at the end of the movie... Patriarchy isn't a real thing... it is just made up (by Feminists), just like Barbie to be a coping mechanism for the real world problems.
Patriarchy is true meritocracy. Women love men with merits. Matriachy is what ? Men are majority in the workforce, armies, and wealth provider in the economy. Yet women has equal or more rights in many areas. And they wanted more benefits without responsibility. Matriachy is negative for civilization.
In the Barbie movie, an alternate perspective emerges where Ken finds himself as a second-class citizen and essentially a slave in his world. As he embarks on a journey to uncharted lands, he witnesses a society that values empathy and emotional intelligence, in stark contrast to his own world. This experience compels Ken to return and save even his enemies, showcasing his empathetic and loving nature. Meanwhile, the Barbies resort to manipulation and gaslighting to regain their power, highlighting a dichotomy between the Kens' warmth and the Barbies' cold and distant behavior. This portrayal underscores a point about the Kens' capacity for empathy and connection, while the Barbies are depicted as lacking in these qualities, resembling sociopaths.
I would add one more thing to the singing on the beach scene. The song they were singing is called Push by Matchbox Twenty, and it is about the emotionally abusive ex-girlfriend of one of the band members. It is an illustration of what the Barbies we’re doing to the Kens
actually no. in the movie it was about how the kens wanted to treat the barbies. the barbies never pushed the kens around or enslaved them . that was how the kens treated the barbies. I guess you didnt see the movie?
Exactly .. the real world is the dystopia. the more you understand about the dynamics of patriarchy, and the way people with creepy agendas are distorting the story of this film, the more dystopic it all looks. Bad faith reviews indeed@@chunkzelinski4259
I FEEL THE KENERGY!! On a serious note, though, Excellent video. This kind of media analysis is not something I would’ve expected you to put out, but I found it valuable and very entertaining. Keep pushing Kaal! Good stuff lately :)
Kaal, I must say I've randomly come across your channel not expecting much compared to the huge influx of commentaries on this film and I am incredibly impressed and was fully engaged with your dialogue throughout the entire video. Your knowledge and references to history, philosophy etc. was incredible and I've never seen such a well educated man speak like this on this platform. It was a breath of fresh air and your in depth analysis of raw footage of you sitting in a park is probably the best content I've seen in a while when juxtaposed to fast cut edits which fry your brain. 10/10 EXCELLENT SUBBED.
Funny enough when I saw the movie, there was the scene at the end when Barbie tells Ken he is not his girl friend or his house which heavily reminded me of the all dancing crap of the world speech from fight club. After I turned over to my friend and said “when did Barbie turn into Tyler durden”
My Brazilian GF and her best friends went to see it last week. I was aware of the Kendom lore and asked their opinions about the movie and if they felt like the feminist Barbie was running around trying to anklebite everyone and ruin their relationships and they agreed. Feminism can’t even make its own lore without empowering millions of men and turning off most normal women who just want stability and a decent life. Great times.
How did you acquire such abundant knowledge of philosophy and history, Kaal? Your wisdom is truly remarkable, and I assume you must be in your mid to late 20s, which makes your knowledge even more impressive.
@@kaalraamor would it? The urban educated class was little in number back then. Among the commoners, I don't think so. If a deeper insight of life is what you're talking about, then yes.
Honestly agreeable. No woman, subconsciously, wants to be around a man who's weak and can hurt them. Women need those that can actually defend them from violence and harm. As a result of this meaningful message, I do indeed feel the kenergy.
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Ken explains things to both Barbie and Ken in an open forum how Kens need to be more assertive and confident and Barbies will have more respect for them. And horses and Beer. And they all accept it. Barbie sneaks in and explains things to Barbies one at a time in a very underhanded way (kidnapping the Barbies) while distracting Ken, then returning Barbie land from a land of Barbie and Ken back to just Barbie. Tragic. Ken knowing that to make a stand will mean war against Barbies, surrenders in tears knowing he would never hurt Barbie.
Excellent description of “Barbie”. I love Kenergy and the idea that the man on horseback, the Cowboy hero, which was the staple of 1950 and 1960’s TV is alive in the hearts of modern men!
Truly insightful video (as always), someone has finally pointed out that this movie is much deeper than the feminist propaganda (or empowering material) it seems to be. The Kenergy was truly felt and understood.
The director intended the movie to mock masculinity and the patriarchy. A lot of her ex boyfriends came out of the closet while dating her and some were straight before. That’s a theme she used in other movies. Ken was not meant to be loved, however audiences viewed the movie differently and willingly chose to side with Ken. The success of the Barbie movie could lead to her directing Narnia which I don’t have high hopes for. Good video nonetheless
I agree mostly, but not the monologue part. Men don't want women to have to live up to these double standards. Men didn't place these terrible things on women. Wanting the good sides of feminism while constantly ignoring the downsides (until they can't any longer) caused their problems. Feminists also seem to think men have it easy. So modern women are complaining about what they initiated. EDIT: just watched this all the way. You covered this, sort of.
I am reminded of this every time I see someone complaining about mens “double standard” for women. It’s just not true that any man wants this of a woman. Sure, some men value one thing, and other men value other things. Then women should find the man whose values align with their own. But of course the mistake, as is the case with any form of bigotry, is when they believe that it’s all men, that all men are saying all these things simultaneously. Same issue with “who created the patriarchy”. They’re mad at men who were long gone thousands of years ago. And they take it out on men who never oppressed anyone.
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I disagree about the feminist speech part. Women really have no standards to meet. They can go to college and get a job, be a waitress, be a stay at home mom, be a food stamp queen, and men will still pursue them and they’ll generally do pretty well. Men simply have to be successful and make a lot of money. And today men also have to be caregivers while their wife works and clean and cook… I’m the one who does everything. I’m the one to whom no job is too big or small. I have to vacuum the floors AND reroof the house. I take care of the kids and install new base mouldings. The women love to stay in their traditional gender rules as soon as they leave works This is a great video though. So much truth in here. Great job
...until you read Gerwig's history and complete misunderstanding of real men and women and her choices of casting and storytelling. It's a masterpiece in spite of itself. They're all pretty pissed by the majority's takeaway on the moral of this epic story
edward bernays.. it started in the 50s.. maybe 40s or 30s.. research history of advertising.. targeted at women.. they were home watching tv while men were working.. this changed our entire society.. thanks for bringing this up dude.. you managed to get me to concisely reposit a few ideas into one simple comment.. i feel like we can help snap the world out of it.. kenbro high five.. ill see you out there on the range on our horses..
I appreciate this perspective. Mirrors a lot of my own conclusions. Embrace the kenergy. I cant wait for the Barbie Club marathons. I still dont know if Greta is a genius, or made an accidental masterpiece.
Truly an inspiring movie, I haven't watched it yet, but I can already feel the Kenergy surging through my body, exactly how my testosterone feels when I follow the Esoteric Health Movement
lol when the review makes you not have to pay for and watch thru a whole movie while giving better value . i watched older iron man and spider man movie long ago as a kid and i liked hi tops film review of those movies more than the movies theirself
I’m only halfway through the vid, but I loveee this video. You incredibly made it into an allegory depicting life in such an amazing and unique way. This video is a gem. I aspire to be more and more logical like this🙏🏿 I should show this to one of my English teachers when we cover a play by Shakespeare😂
Ken is a cry for men to become what they wish to become, to not become emasculated out of hear of what others will say about you. be yourself and never give up. I FEEL THE KENERGY!
It's easy to dismiss Hollywood and everything they produce as feminist, propaganda, or both. I definitely dismissed Barbie as not worth my time. Initially it was so exciting hearing that a Barbie movie was being released, I'll have to watch it 1st time with an open mind and with this lense. Edit dude you most def earned a subscribe.
Eh from the movie and from the interviews with the creators and the response by mainstream media and social media of women to the movie it's pretty clear it was created as feminist propaganda. It's just that somehow they messed up and much of it can be read as satire making the movie enjoyable if watched from this perspective. Maybe some strands of modern feminism are just so ridiculous that it just seems like parody even when it is being completely sincere.
This is a pretty good analysis. Thank you. While the Barbie movie has a lot of good lessons for men in the years to come, it does end as a tragedy. I want to envision a version where it does not end in tragedy, but as a happy ending. If Ken had used violence on the Barbies, he could have instated a society where the Kens have the power, the Kendom. He does not want to do this, because he does not want to commit immoral acts. But because of this, Barbiedom is reinstated, ultimately handing over the power to the feminine polarity. This is a tragedy because this form of government is unbalanced. The ideal situation in a society should be a perfectly balanced mix between Kendom and Barbiedom. This does not mean that men and women have the same roles in society and everything should be 50/50, rather it means that the total amount of masculine power and the total amount of feminine power are equal. A mother, dancer or nurse can have as much power as a businessman or politician. It just looks different, is derived from different things, and functions differently than masculine forms of power. In today's society, power is almost solely defined by masculine standards. So when we are speaking of someone having power, we actually mean that someone has a masculine form of power. Feminine forms of power should be given more attention to correct this faulty idea of power in our society. The real world in this movie could be likened to the archetypal world of ideas. This is the "ideal" world you can visit and be inspired by, but it is not possible to actually live in it. This is why the Kens don't establish their Kendom in the real world and go live with the Barbies instead. Now, how would the Kens go about creating a balanced world of Kendom and Barbiedom? It is clear that violence is not an option. Also, giving speeches about the benefits of Kendom can work in the short run, but it creates Barbie rebellion in the long run. So this isn't an option either. The solution is hinted at in this movie. First of all, the Kens have to stop pursuing any kind of violent conflict, not just with Barbies but also amongst each other. They have to unite as brothers. The next step is to find themselves, go their own way, create their own meaning. This deepens the Kens and makes them stronger, but also has another payoff. The Barbies are starved of their attention and services if the Kens are going their own way. This is a moral way to push back to the Barbies. So the Barbies will starve and their society will disintegrate, and they will go to the Kens seeking help. Now the Kens have a proper bargaining position, and have to just make sure that while they give the Barbies their fair share, they won't ever let them dominate them again. I believe that political power is a more masculine form of power, so the Kens as a whole should naturally have more political power than the Barbies. I believe that social power is a more feminine form of power, so the Barbies as a whole should naturally have more social power than the Kens. Individuals can of course be exceptions to this general rule of fist. Let's fix this society boys!
@@skullingtonfx4441 I agree that would be nice, but I have been hurt, betrayed and ignored so much that I have learned to expect nothing from women. I genuinely believe women are just as good as men, but in a completely different way. This good side of them won't ever come out when men are complaining about them or putting them under any kind of pressure to learn or to "be good". Men thrive under pressure, but women absolutely do not. Having no expectations is a difficult but healthy way to deal with this.
Honestly, great review. I saw the movie twice with female family members and despite my not being a feminist, I loved it because of Ken’s epic scenes, both of which you discuss in depth. I knew there was more to the movie than “wokeism”, and your review really solidified that for me. I feel the Kenergy!
It is an anti woke, anti superficial person movie. It is a movie about just being human and all its' difficulties. Greta & Noah are known for that in their Indy movies and they sure did it BIG this time. They are brilliant.
I heard so many negative things about this movie like how women are breaking up with their boyfriends after watching it , ect. After your analysis and breakdown I am going to watch this as the premise and its themes really intrigue me. Before this video-this movie wasn’t even on my radar. Feeling that Kenergy
Exactly. If girls are breaking up with their men over this movie, they were clearly not worth that man's time. Dudes should be grateful that they can move on and find a woman of substance with whom to establish a fruitful life
I am not a "girly girl", always been a tomboy type, but all if my female friends are girly girls, they love being feminine, they like men, they want men to be men and do standard man things, and none of us can stand feminist propaganda. Just a thought.
I went there with my gang watched it the whole theatre was full of couples or. Girls groups we were the only 4 boys together. They kinda felt awkward but then I saw the movie it's full of just unfunny shit when Barbie comes on and As soon as Ken and will Farrell comes on screen movies get 10x better. It's so good. I'm kenough
This video was absolutely amazing. It vastly exeeded my expatations and I will send it to a lot of people. Keep up the good work and I will watch many more of your videos!
The tagline of the trailer was “if you love Barbie, or if you hate Barbie, this movie is for you.” Which i rolled my eyes at until these types of reviews started showing up. They were telling the truth.
Wow Kaal, what an insightful, informative take. I’ll be completely honest, I fell into the state of mind that was to believe the film was mocking the masculine energy of men, and that the ending is supposed to show the diminishing of a man’s role in society, giving power to the women. I know now this is a childish, thoughtless opinion, and your video has given me a totally different perspective Kaal, so thank you! I feel the KENERGY!
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as a girl i found it funny how ken was called a brainwasher when im pretty sure kidnapping dolls throwing them into a van and then doing a whole mk ultra type speech to make them think differently and then teaching them how to manipulate their partners is much more brainwashing then wanting a mojodojo casa house
Exactly!!
Lmfaoo y'all making this movie seem like a lot more than a barbie doll movie
@@Griot-Guildhaven't seen it but I don't think it is lol. They're making it sound really interesting, might have to go see it
@@Griot-Guild Dunno, I wanna see it now too.
@@Griot-Guildit is!
I explained all of this to my gf, and a couple of other girls, NOBODY saw how Kendom did NOTHING wrong towards anybody, and how there had to be a lot of manipulation to reinstall radical feminism in the doll land.
make her watch this video
You need to understand that most girls can't understand that stuff on an in-depth level.
@@kaalraam No mate, females just don't see it.
@@LegsON it’s not up to us men to explain it to them, it’s very unlikely to work unless there were raised to see it. It’s up to us to become strong men and cultivate a society where we can provide and carry the masculine load of a relationship, and allow her to carry the feminine side, of comforting the children etc.
True. They’ve actually been brainwashed. They are truly incapable of seeing it no matter how compelling your argument is. Modern Females were installed with that set of beliefs. There’s no one more blind than the one that doesn’t wanna see.
As a woman I came away from this movie with much more empathy for men and that’s how I knew it was different.
Fantastic analysis 💯 The "anti-male" criticism against this film is such an utterly misguided and bad faith argument. Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach could have EASILY written Ken to be some evil one-dimensional misogynistic scumbag, but did they do that? ...No. They did not. They gave him depth and made him sympathetic. He had his own entire character arc that was just as prevalent throughout the film as Barbie's. An arc that ends with the character learning that he must learn to be his own man without pining for the attention and validation of women... How on earth is this an anti-male message? So many folks completely missed the point.
It is not. It is anti Feminist and it is at its' heart just a movie about being human and all its' difficulties, just like Greta & Noah's other Indy movies.
I don't think any of this is intentional. I suspect is all a big freudian slip
@@carlosmejia1608 I mean, it was kinda clear that it was intentional.
It doesn't put him in a better position than the one he was in the start of the movie. Barbie Land still runs as a matriarchy, Kens' have a mock jury system that the Barbies are thinking of providing them, and Ken lost his connection to Barbie. None of it has answered the problems Ken have, but provided false and temporary comfort. No room for them to flourish in a land shared by 2 sexes. So then, what positive changed came out for the male Barbies?
It could be that it's just a movie about Barbies and only that. Nothing more.
@@yalldrink_oca_ola253 Yes, Barbieland continues to operate as a matriarchy but that's because it's Barbieland. It's a fantasy world constructed from girls' imaginations. This is why, even after reclaiming power in Barbieland, Barbie still chooses to leave that fantasy world because it's ultimately shallow and artificial.
Also, I personally didn't feel like the Kens were given no room to flourish at the end, but who knows.
I would've never thought the barbie movie of all things could have such a message. I'm gonna go watch it now lol
Don't, it's hot garbage radical feminism lecture.
This movie is for men. And Ken is a male icon for men around the world, a true inspiration and leader. I feel the kenergy
This movie is for all of us. It beautifully captures the complexity of existentialism within the human experience for both men and women. I’m happy you enjoyed it.
The way I saw it, Ken's arc is actually a perfect illustration of male adolescence. Obviously Ryan Gosling is a fully grown man Lol but that's what makes his performance so brilliant! He portrays Ken in such a childlike and easily impressionable way. Because of this, it makes perfect sense how & why Ken was inclined to go a tad overboard when he first begins to get a sense of his own power and agency.
You've summarised my thoughts very well, I also thought about how Ken's story is a good allegory for what many modern young men experience
Ken’s immaturity works because he is a literal doll living in a fantasy world. Of course he is going to act like a child in certain situations
Barbie is also a representation of a girl going thru puberty remember how her feet went flat that's a change in her body she asked about if you ever thought about death that's a change of mentality. She goes to "the real world" her and ken and ken comes back with new information about new stuff to the boys that he learned kinda like how when you ask your older brother about girls or see him hang out with friends probably smoking weed or something he takes that back and doesn't realize you're taking it another level because you're a young kid trying to figure out what it is to be a man. Barbie at the end decides she wants to be a woman not a Barbie doll so this is a coming of age movie. You're one of the few people who realized what this movie is about I applaud you sir. I realized this first watch and shook my head when people said so many ridiculous meanings like girls breaking up with their bfs that's when I realized I shouldn't feel ashamed I didn't go to college lol
Greta Gerwig on shooting the Gloria speech: “I looked around and realized the men were crying too, because they have their own speech they feel they can’t ever give, you know? And they have their twin tightrope which is also painful.”
Gerwig co-wrote Barbie with her husband, the father of her children. Of course she understands the male struggle. It was not an accident.
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your explanation of ken ascending was actually so hype holy shit
Ken ascending ??? He LOST.
@@kobrakitsch877 did you even watch the video
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I did watch the video.
Barbie defeated Ken and
The Kentopia was dismantled.
Ken did nothing wrong! Very insightful essay. I definitely left the movie feeling this way and was completely taken aback when I first heard that Ken was supposed to be viewed as an antagonist.
Mattel was supposed to be the antagonist not Ken. The Kens naturally had to rise up to get some attention, appreciation and rights because they had nothing. The Barbies were the queens and the Kens the peasants.
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Man, this movie is far more genius than I would think
Also, massive Kenergy
Ken did absolutely nothing wrong. The Barbies never did anything to help Kens. Stereotypical Barbie was actually very close to seeing Ken's plight after he took over his house and went back to enjoy his boys night but decided to enact revenge over reconciliation. The Kens fought for the rights they never had and the Barbies took it back through evil manipulation.
The very first scene is girls violently destroying baby dolls. Stanley Kubrick homage aside, that's straight up "we don't wanna be mothers anymore, even at the death of children" symbolism. I don't believe that's the feeling of the creators of the movie but it's right there in front of you and can be interpreted that way by many.
I took it differently. Those little girls had only baby dolls to play with since the beginning of time. They enjoyed it, but eventually the little girls wanted more. That’s what Barbie symbolizes-the woman as a fully actualized being. Little girls are not just here to be future mothers. Women can also pursue other roles apart from (and in addition to) motherhood. Many women and girls want to be more. Barbie can be “anything”. That’s why she became so radical and inspirational.
No
@@robynology101 That's how you wanna think. But the other interpretation makes way more sense.
@@anonymous98237to be honest, they are not mutually exclusive. Used to be the second, now it is the first.
This *is* how I think, whether I want to or not. The other interpretation may make more sense to you or someone else. That's great. It means that the movie Barbie is piece of art with such nuance and depth that it manages to leave a lot up to the viewer to make sense of and take meaning from, instead of just explaining everything.
Similar to a fine painting in a museum that people stand around and look at wondering "What does it mean?" Only the artist really knows the answer. The same thing applies to this film. More art should be made like this in my humblest opinion. Really hard to pull that off with cinema. @@anonymous98237
Ken was amazing.
Girls LOVED patriarchy.
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Actually, as stated by Ruth at the end of the movie... Patriarchy isn't a real thing... it is just made up (by Feminists), just like Barbie to be a coping mechanism for the real world problems.
Patriarchy is true meritocracy. Women love men with merits.
Matriachy is what ? Men are majority in the workforce, armies, and wealth provider in the economy. Yet women has equal or more rights in many areas. And they wanted more benefits without responsibility.
Matriachy is negative for civilization.
@@mercenery1232patriarchy put men in war
This review actually makes me want to watch the movie.
You dumb
That's the thing I enjoyed, but every group has their own take.
Only someone as great as kaal raam would dissect a movie about Barbie’s
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In the Barbie movie, an alternate perspective emerges where Ken finds himself as a second-class citizen and essentially a slave in his world. As he embarks on a journey to uncharted lands, he witnesses a society that values empathy and emotional intelligence, in stark contrast to his own world. This experience compels Ken to return and save even his enemies, showcasing his empathetic and loving nature. Meanwhile, the Barbies resort to manipulation and gaslighting to regain their power, highlighting a dichotomy between the Kens' warmth and the Barbies' cold and distant behavior. This portrayal underscores a point about the Kens' capacity for empathy and connection, while the Barbies are depicted as lacking in these qualities, resembling sociopaths.
I would add one more thing to the singing on the beach scene. The song they were singing is called Push by Matchbox Twenty, and it is about the emotionally abusive ex-girlfriend of one of the band members. It is an illustration of what the Barbies we’re doing to the Kens
actually no. in the movie it was about how the kens wanted to treat the barbies. the barbies never pushed the kens around or enslaved them . that was how the kens treated the barbies. I guess you didnt see the movie?
I guess you didn’t read the comment you replied to.
That was amazing. Tx for that bit of knowledge that further underscores this dystopia land
Exactly .. the real world is the dystopia. the more you understand about the dynamics of patriarchy, and the way people with creepy agendas are distorting the story of this film, the more dystopic it all looks. Bad faith reviews indeed@@chunkzelinski4259
I feel the kenergy, no more brother wars. I hope the world wakes up from this fever dream and makes sense of what is real
The ken story arc is incredible and I think one of the main points of the movie. Thank you for putting it so well into words.
I FEEL THE KENERGY!!
On a serious note, though, Excellent video. This kind of media analysis is not something I would’ve expected you to put out, but I found it valuable and very entertaining.
Keep pushing Kaal! Good stuff lately :)
Kaal, I must say I've randomly come across your channel not expecting much compared to the huge influx of commentaries on this film and I am incredibly impressed and was fully engaged with your dialogue throughout the entire video. Your knowledge and references to history, philosophy etc. was incredible and I've never seen such a well educated man speak like this on this platform. It was a breath of fresh air and your in depth analysis of raw footage of you sitting in a park is probably the best content I've seen in a while when juxtaposed to fast cut edits which fry your brain. 10/10 EXCELLENT SUBBED.
If I had a social circle with people who would converse about such topics the way you do I'd die happy.
Thank you! I feel the same way. It’s hard to find likeminded ppl. Hence why I’m creating an online community
I felt the same way about this video.
So we'll articulated.
Subbed as well.
Funny enough when I saw the movie, there was the scene at the end when Barbie tells Ken he is not his girl friend or his house which heavily reminded me of the all dancing crap of the world speech from fight club. After I turned over to my friend and said “when did Barbie turn into Tyler durden”
yes bro same
My Brazilian GF and her best friends went to see it last week. I was aware of the Kendom lore and asked their opinions about the movie and if they felt like the feminist Barbie was running around trying to anklebite everyone and ruin their relationships and they agreed.
Feminism can’t even make its own lore without empowering millions of men and turning off most normal women who just want stability and a decent life.
Great times.
I took my wife out to see this movie. Originally I thought it was going to be a movie for her to watch but it ended up becoming a movie for me.
I see love . She see male friend😢
Maaan. This is the best analysis of the movie! You explicated the paradoxes I was feeling about Barbie on the intuitive level. Huge like from me.
How did you acquire such abundant knowledge of philosophy and history, Kaal? Your wisdom is truly remarkable, and I assume you must be in your mid to late 20s, which makes your knowledge even more impressive.
Sad thing is, 200 years ago, my “wisdom and knowledge” would have been average.
@@kaalraamor would it? The urban educated class was little in number back then. Among the commoners, I don't think so. If a deeper insight of life is what you're talking about, then yes.
@@thequickwit8174It would be among the people who had access to wisdom and knowledge
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how can you make it not so sad? like fix the problem?
What you say is right: this knowledge would be common, but only for the educated class
Honestly agreeable. No woman, subconsciously, wants to be around a man who's weak and can hurt them. Women need those that can actually defend them from violence and harm. As a result of this meaningful message, I do indeed feel the kenergy.
No, we dont need men to protect us. That's a recent idea. We need men to stop fucking harming us.
Bro. This was one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. Beautifully well structured and equally well articulated.
I will strongly consider joining your Country Club because you have initially presented yourself as a man worth following and learning from.
Thank you for this fantastic video 🙌🏽
Ken explains things to both Barbie and Ken in an open forum how Kens need to be more assertive and confident and Barbies will have more respect for them. And horses and Beer. And they all accept it. Barbie sneaks in and explains things to Barbies one at a time in a very underhanded way (kidnapping the Barbies) while distracting Ken, then returning Barbie land from a land of Barbie and Ken back to just Barbie. Tragic. Ken knowing that to make a stand will mean war against Barbies, surrenders in tears knowing he would never hurt Barbie.
"And horses and beer" LOL
She has to sneak around because he literally enslaved / brainwashed almost all of the Barbies and wasn’t allowing opposition to speak.
you are a true intellectual brother.
I can see so much now..
the Kenergy...
its..
ITS FLOWING THROUGH MY VEINS
YESSS
Excellent description of “Barbie”. I love Kenergy and the idea that the man on horseback, the Cowboy hero, which was the staple of 1950 and 1960’s TV is alive in the hearts of modern men!
Never thought I would be so enthralled by a person talking about a movie about Barbie😂
Truly insightful video (as always), someone has finally pointed out that this movie is much deeper than the feminist propaganda (or empowering material) it seems to be. The Kenergy was truly felt and understood.
It is in reality, mocking Feminists. Greta & Noah are known for making Indy movies about the human condition and all its' difficulties.
The director intended the movie to mock masculinity and the patriarchy. A lot of her ex boyfriends came out of the closet while dating her and some were straight before. That’s a theme she used in other movies. Ken was not meant to be loved, however audiences viewed the movie differently and willingly chose to side with Ken. The success of the Barbie movie could lead to her directing Narnia which I don’t have high hopes for. Good video nonetheless
I agree mostly, but not the monologue part.
Men don't want women to have to live up to these double standards.
Men didn't place these terrible things on women.
Wanting the good sides of feminism while constantly ignoring the downsides (until they can't any longer) caused their problems.
Feminists also seem to think men have it easy.
So modern women are complaining about what they initiated.
EDIT: just watched this all the way. You covered this, sort of.
I am reminded of this every time I see someone complaining about mens “double standard” for women. It’s just not true that any man wants this of a woman. Sure, some men value one thing, and other men value other things. Then women should find the man whose values align with their own. But of course the mistake, as is the case with any form of bigotry, is when they believe that it’s all men, that all men are saying all these things simultaneously.
Same issue with “who created the patriarchy”. They’re mad at men who were long gone thousands of years ago. And they take it out on men who never oppressed anyone.
I’ve seen all the good channels on RUclips and yours is one of the best. You earned a subscriber.
Context: Most channels are fast food quality self improvement channels or low tier red pill/black pill propaganda.
I quickly noticed you actually want to help and give real information. The fact that you’re into philosophy is what sold me on wanting to watch all of your content so I will keep listening while I drive. Great job man
Appreciated!!
Just watched the movie thought was trash but didn’t think u could translate it this way, great video thank u man keep up the good work
i also thought the movie was trash but it was 5/5
the opposite
I FEEL THE KENERGY
This was a masterful explanation another great explanation as always. Love from India
Kaal Raam can make an esoteric philosophy guide on just about everything lmfao (amazing vid as always)
I disagree about the feminist speech part. Women really have no standards to meet. They can go to college and get a job, be a waitress, be a stay at home mom, be a food stamp queen, and men will still pursue them and they’ll generally do pretty well. Men simply have to be successful and make a lot of money. And today men also have to be caregivers while their wife works and clean and cook… I’m the one who does everything. I’m the one to whom no job is too big or small. I have to vacuum the floors AND reroof the house. I take care of the kids and install new base mouldings. The women love to stay in their traditional gender rules as soon as they leave works
This is a great video though. So much truth in here. Great job
THE KENERGY LEVEL IS OVER 9000
I 100% agree with your video and I am a woman. This is exactly what I got from the movie and Michael Knowles' explanation as well.❤
I FEEL THE KENERGY!
To quote Ken himself, “(K)eni Vidi Vici”
There was nothing accidental about this masterpiece of a movie.
I thought it was a silly movie now I realize it is a complexing ,insightful movie. Wow! Thank you for your video.
...until you read Gerwig's history and complete misunderstanding of real men and women and her choices of casting and storytelling. It's a masterpiece in spite of itself. They're all pretty pissed by the majority's takeaway on the moral of this epic story
bro your channel is so refreshing thank you
edward bernays.. it started in the 50s.. maybe 40s or 30s.. research history of advertising.. targeted at women.. they were home watching tv while men were working.. this changed our entire society.. thanks for bringing this up dude.. you managed to get me to concisely reposit a few ideas into one simple comment.. i feel like we can help snap the world out of it.. kenbro high five.. ill see you out there on the range on our horses..
I appreciate this perspective. Mirrors a lot of my own conclusions. Embrace the kenergy.
I cant wait for the Barbie Club marathons. I still dont know if Greta is a genius, or made an accidental masterpiece.
No more brother wars
As a female who watched barbie i was just interested in Ken but i just think its cuz i like Ryan 😂 but honestly i thought they did Ken dirty :(
Truly an inspiring movie, I haven't watched it yet, but I can already feel the Kenergy surging through my body, exactly how my testosterone feels when I follow the Esoteric Health Movement
One of the best film reviews I’ve seen. Subbed
same
lol when the review makes you not have to pay for and watch thru a whole movie while giving better value . i watched older iron man and spider man movie long ago as a kid and i liked hi tops film review of those movies more than the movies theirself
Beautifully stated. And I agree completely. It was done so well. Movie blew me away.
I’m only halfway through the vid, but I loveee this video. You incredibly made it into an allegory depicting life in such an amazing and unique way. This video is a gem. I aspire to be more and more logical like this🙏🏿 I should show this to one of my English teachers when we cover a play by Shakespeare😂
I feel the kenergy fr fr 🔥
Keep up the great work, love the new wave of info
Ken is a cry for men to become what they wish to become, to not become emasculated out of hear of what others will say about you. be yourself and never give up. I FEEL THE KENERGY!
this is one of the best film reviews i've ever seen, no joke
It's easy to dismiss Hollywood and everything they produce as feminist, propaganda, or both. I definitely dismissed Barbie as not worth my time.
Initially it was so exciting hearing that a Barbie movie was being released, I'll have to watch it 1st time with an open mind and with this lense.
Edit dude you most def earned a subscribe.
Eh from the movie and from the interviews with the creators and the response by mainstream media and social media of women to the movie it's pretty clear it was created as feminist propaganda. It's just that somehow they messed up and much of it can be read as satire making the movie enjoyable if watched from this perspective.
Maybe some strands of modern feminism are just so ridiculous that it just seems like parody even when it is being completely sincere.
I made my GF based so even she noticed this in the movie. She played with barbies as a kid though so overall she loved the movie.
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@@bobo-zs9zv I made her based because I decided to make her based.
Whoa, I’m glad RUclips recommended this to me! What a great analysis! You just earned a new subscriber!
I just watched the movie again and I almost thought I lost this video. So glad I found it again
Wow that was an amazing alternative explanation to this movie! 👏🏼
Ken was my favorite!!
Gosling deserves an award for Best Supporting actor and I'M JUST KEN deserves to win for Best Song.
Finally, a man who understands this film
This is a pretty good analysis. Thank you.
While the Barbie movie has a lot of good lessons for men in the years to come, it does end as a tragedy. I want to envision a version where it does not end in tragedy, but as a happy ending.
If Ken had used violence on the Barbies, he could have instated a society where the Kens have the power, the Kendom. He does not want to do this, because he does not want to commit immoral acts. But because of this, Barbiedom is reinstated, ultimately handing over the power to the feminine polarity. This is a tragedy because this form of government is unbalanced.
The ideal situation in a society should be a perfectly balanced mix between Kendom and Barbiedom. This does not mean that men and women have the same roles in society and everything should be 50/50, rather it means that the total amount of masculine power and the total amount of feminine power are equal. A mother, dancer or nurse can have as much power as a businessman or politician. It just looks different, is derived from different things, and functions differently than masculine forms of power. In today's society, power is almost solely defined by masculine standards. So when we are speaking of someone having power, we actually mean that someone has a masculine form of power. Feminine forms of power should be given more attention to correct this faulty idea of power in our society.
The real world in this movie could be likened to the archetypal world of ideas. This is the "ideal" world you can visit and be inspired by, but it is not possible to actually live in it. This is why the Kens don't establish their Kendom in the real world and go live with the Barbies instead.
Now, how would the Kens go about creating a balanced world of Kendom and Barbiedom? It is clear that violence is not an option. Also, giving speeches about the benefits of Kendom can work in the short run, but it creates Barbie rebellion in the long run. So this isn't an option either.
The solution is hinted at in this movie. First of all, the Kens have to stop pursuing any kind of violent conflict, not just with Barbies but also amongst each other. They have to unite as brothers. The next step is to find themselves, go their own way, create their own meaning. This deepens the Kens and makes them stronger, but also has another payoff. The Barbies are starved of their attention and services if the Kens are going their own way. This is a moral way to push back to the Barbies.
So the Barbies will starve and their society will disintegrate, and they will go to the Kens seeking help. Now the Kens have a proper bargaining position, and have to just make sure that while they give the Barbies their fair share, they won't ever let them dominate them again.
I believe that political power is a more masculine form of power, so the Kens as a whole should naturally have more political power than the Barbies. I believe that social power is a more feminine form of power, so the Barbies as a whole should naturally have more social power than the Kens. Individuals can of course be exceptions to this general rule of fist.
Let's fix this society boys!
How about Barbies learn to do stuff themselves. I mean I do but I am a superior being I guess
@@skullingtonfx4441 I agree that would be nice, but I have been hurt, betrayed and ignored so much that I have learned to expect nothing from women. I genuinely believe women are just as good as men, but in a completely different way. This good side of them won't ever come out when men are complaining about them or putting them under any kind of pressure to learn or to "be good". Men thrive under pressure, but women absolutely do not. Having no expectations is a difficult but healthy way to deal with this.
I feel the Kenergy. It moves me
Great video as always. Nothing unnecessary and nothing unsaid
I feel the kenergy man. Thanks so much for the video, I really like your analysis!
I FEEL THE KENERGY
Honestly, great review. I saw the movie twice with female family members and despite my not being a feminist, I loved it because of Ken’s epic scenes, both of which you discuss in depth. I knew there was more to the movie than “wokeism”, and your review really solidified that for me. I feel the Kenergy!
It is an anti woke, anti superficial person movie. It is a movie about just being human and all its' difficulties. Greta & Noah are known for that in their Indy movies and they sure did it BIG this time. They are brilliant.
I heard so many negative things about this movie like how women are breaking up with their boyfriends after watching it , ect. After your analysis and breakdown I am going to watch this as the premise and its themes really intrigue me. Before this video-this movie wasn’t even on my radar. Feeling that Kenergy
Exactly. If girls are breaking up with their men over this movie, they were clearly not worth that man's time. Dudes should be grateful that they can move on and find a woman of substance with whom to establish a fruitful life
Went from Jeffrey vs Adonis to Alan vs Ken
I feel the Kenergy!
LETS GO BRO I FEEL THAT KENERGY !!!
Feeling like James Attenbourough with all this analyzing of the human condition lately
I am not a "girly girl", always been a tomboy type, but all if my female friends are girly girls, they love being feminine, they like men, they want men to be men and do standard man things, and none of us can stand feminist propaganda.
Just a thought.
The memes were true after all! This movie is truly a serious message.
What you are talking about with corporate interests winning with the argument is bang on.
I never thought I would watch kaal raam record a f***n Barbie vid lol
This should go viral, This is a masterpiece
The Kenergy has been coursing through my veins lately ⚡🌪
NO MORE BROTHER WARS!
I went there with my gang watched it the whole theatre was full of couples or. Girls groups we were the only 4 boys together. They kinda felt awkward but then I saw the movie it's full of just unfunny shit when Barbie comes on and As soon as Ken and will Farrell comes on screen movies get 10x better. It's so good. I'm kenough
Brilliant! Hope this blows up.
I rly felt the kenergy after argueing about this film to a bunch of feminists. Wouldn't have won without this video so thanks kaal😅
Cool story bro
Yeah you're still wrong
I FEEL THE KENERGY!
This video was absolutely amazing. It vastly exeeded my expatations and I will send it to a lot of people. Keep up the good work and I will watch many more of your videos!
Wow, thank you!
Even though I will not watch the film, this is a genius review!
The tagline of the trailer was “if you love Barbie, or if you hate Barbie, this movie is for you.” Which i rolled my eyes at until these types of reviews started showing up. They were telling the truth.
ken's crime was he overturned the primeval order of barbieland. its called barbieland, not ken land.
I loved your take on the movie - I watched it just for the joy of it - you just made it deeper
great video man! been watching your videos for a while. never thought i'd actually want to watch barbie, i feel the kendom
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I feel the Kenergy so much.
20:11 theyre literally teaching kids how to phallanx... THIS IS SPARTA!!!!
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Wow Kaal, what an insightful, informative take. I’ll be completely honest, I fell into the state of mind that was to believe the film was mocking the masculine energy of men, and that the ending is supposed to show the diminishing of a man’s role in society, giving power to the women. I know now this is a childish, thoughtless opinion, and your video has given me a totally different perspective Kaal, so thank you! I feel the KENERGY!
I feel the kenergy coursing through my veins.