My wife also hated Barbie. My mother in law thought it was one of the worst movies that she’s ever seen. She kept looking around at the others in the audience wondering why anyone was laughing. I also hear the part that takes place in the “real world” was weak from a lot of different people. It’s safe to say you’re not alone.
This was my deception of the year. I was so hyped for the movie, I was eating up every trailers and teasers. I felt like I fell in a trap once in the theater. This wasn't at all the fun and feel good movie I was expecting to see. I really wanted to like this movie, I came with the best intentions forcing myself to try having fun but, it wasn't working for me. I don't know if it is a cultural reason, or if my brain works differently, I cannot understand the entertainment value of this movie. I thought... maybe the movie is too political for me, But I love "Legally Blonde", "Desperate Housewives" and even "Bombshell". I did have some issues with the messages of the movie (I am really 50/50 about it) but it usually don't stop me from enjoying a movie. I would still rate this movie 5/10 because the set pieces, acting and music was fantastic. The only time I did genuinely laughed was when weird Barbie was on screen.
There ought to be a law against movies this bad. Seriously. This man bashing crap has got to stop. Whatever happened to "until I make my brother understand?"
As for this movie I still want to see it. Sue I agree with you wholeheartedly about the 2019 version of "Little Women." Despite the good cast and acting there was something missing throughout the entire film. It seemed boring and lifeless.
Ratboy is why I won't see that version of *Little Women* ever, and now the director of the film is on my permanent ban list. Timmeh can't act and Gerwig is a hack. *2001: A Space Odyssey* parodies are tired. "Also Sprach Zarathustra" is much ado about nothing without the imagery Stanley Kubrick added to it. Even *Monty Python's Flying Circus* and *Punku Brewster* were more effective in their homages. At least Kubrick doesn't have to suffer through this vileness like we do.
Thanks for this. I can't think of any other film I've seen in years as ridiculously hyped as "Barbie" and that so much of middle America has tried to embarrassingly portray as being some sort of politically profound classic. Parts of the plot made no sense at all. Greta Gerwig is actually being promoted as some sort of female Stanley Kubrick, lol!!
I felt like this movie could've been less focused on women empowerment instead focus on barbie building relationship with her owner, that would've been meaningful about the human experience but this was a missed opportunity.
💯 agree with everything you said… my wife and I watched it last night and neither of us were prepared for how poor it was. Such a genius marketing campaign behind the film though as it sold a movie that actually didn’t exist on screen. 🤦🏻🤷🏻♂️
I agree with you. I hated this movie. I love empowering women…. or rather, I love empowering humans of all genders and race. And so when “empowering women” comes at a cost of disempowering anyone else, it’s a hard no for me. That’s not healthy and not what any of our hearts truly want. I loved Barbie growing up and so I appreciated the nostalgia of some of that in this movie. I also loved America Ferrara’s monologue and weird Barbie but everything else was way too neurotic and chaotic and didn’t come together well at all. I totally agree that the heavy handed women empowerment message style of this director is all wrong for me. It’s awful and I hate it. That’s what my gut said when I watched the trailer for the first time but then after hearing some rave reviews I decided to give it a chance. I wish I’d listened to my gut. As usual she knows me best.
I took a selfie with Helen Reddy before she died. I learned respect for women from her. I even had a movie poster for *Pete's Dragon.* This does not cut it.
I had the unfortunate experience of going to the cinema to see Barbie this evening as my wife was keen to watch it. While I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, it was everything I feared and more. The comedy fell very flat for me and although female empowerment is something that should absolutely be promoted, when it’s hammered home in every scene it is frankly tiring.
@@etsequentia6765 I still don't understand what it was trying to say. It starts with a matriarchy, then it becomes a patriarchy, and then it goes back to a matriarchy again. This was its message about equality among the sexes, lol?
It remains a straightriarchy through and that's why it is a bad movie. Was I the only gay man who hated Barbie as a child like all the tomboys I knew who preferred Ninja Turtles? I played with typical boy toys, considered blue my favorite color, had short hair, and actually liked wearing suits and ties to synagogue. If I were a girl, I would have been a total tomboy. Still turned out 100% gay. Gay men need to stop enabling this basic b----h stuff because it is toxic. It is toxic to the environment and it is toxic to women and to the gay men who are supposed to latch onto this shit somehow even though it is degrading, not empowering. I still remember how other girls bullied my sister for still playing with her Barbies after she reached double digit ages. There's already a good Barbie movie: *Toy Story 3.* Alternately, there's *Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story* if you can find a copy. This is outright hateful junk, and I'm embarrassed for anyone who cannot see why it is hateful junk. It's a toy commercial about a failed revolution that was justified by the oppression of men. Everybody involved with this movie should be imprisoned. Every copy should be destroyed. No freezepeach for misandry!
I liked the trailer and was looking forward to it thinking that it was going to be all fun, dancing and light hearted. I was okay for the first 30 minutes but I think that as soon as Barbie entered the real world I felt everything started falling apart. I am fine if there is some female empowerment message in there but as you said - the story was all over the place. Yes Will Ferrel was just annoying. I don’t hate the movie but I don’t have any desire to watch it again.
I wanted to like this movie. I suffered through the first part thinking it would get funny once they left Barbieland, and into reality (fish out of water can be funny), but no. I stopped watching it about halfway through. I just couldn't take the absolute lack of humor.
Hi Sue. I've not seen the Barbie movie and will not be watching it in the future. However, after hearing your review, I have a new found respect for you and see you in a completely new and uplifting light.
I thought there were some good parts but I overall hated the movie. I saw it on the release day and left my negative review immediately. I don't understand why it's such a hit. The writing was all over the place and there were so many unnecessary characters. The ending was a complete miss and lost both my sister and I.
Less is more, you're right! The problem with Hollywood is that they soak these movies with their messages (knowing it will cause divisiveness) instead of just a powerful monologue or a scene or two devoted to the cause. They're overbearing, and that's the problem. Another great vid, Sue!
i thought that it was uncalled for to talk about barbies and kens ........ and last scene of movie, last line, i am sure noone else agrees with me,. even though it was meant for adults it was uncalled for. totally ruined movie for me. plus it was terrible movie. made no sense at all.
At almost 54 years old I just have no desire see this movie. One thing I have noticed that is disheartening is on Social Media groups where this movie is being discussed. Grown people are literally just hating on each other. If someone has anything negative to say about this movie they are getting attacked. People going crazy about the opinions of a movie based on a little girls play doll to me is just crazy.
I am with you. Neither Oppenheimer or Barbie lived up to the hype for me. Neither did Past Lives so maybe the critics and I look for different things in movies!
Hey Sue. Do you mind if I use a clip from this video on one of my podcast episodes, it's about the way Greta Gerwig's films glorify emotional abuse. Thanks.
I would rather watch both Birds Of Prey and James Gunn’s Suicide Squad movies over Barbie or Babylon anyday Heck Margot Robbie was even fabulous in Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood as Sharon Tate
I completely understand why this movie didn’t click with you, I personally enjoyed the movie and had a good time watching it. I personally never saw this movie as a movie marketed for kids, but as a general movie for everyone who understood what Barbie was/is, given that there have been various straight to video animated movies that have been around for years, if not decades. I also liked the performance from various of the other actors in the movie, and felt that it was a great ensemble cast.
I'm not happy anyone enjoyed it. Where was the so-called right wing when you really needed them to give something the Bud Light treatment? WB is lying about this movie, buying tickets and bribing Oscar voters. More and more people are coming out against it and being vilified for it. I got called hate speech by a man for pointing out why Shakira hates it. Between this, *f(r)iends,* and the entire filmography of Julie Andrews, especially her atrocious (though profitable) film debut, that's three strikes. Hollywood, you are out!
It was funny at times, very colorful to the eye. I agree with you Sue about the meaning of this movie, it was too much & I didn’t like the last scene, I thought it was stupid.
yeah, it's show, not tell.. you only need one scene in a movie to preach the true message of the film, not the entire thing. it's like going on a date and the person immediately goes into their politics and talks at you instead of to you - they aren't looking at the camera but the dialogue is constantly breaking the fourth wall because it's aimed at the audience instead of being a natural part of the story.
I would most likely fall into the I hate this movie camp. I take offense easily to the criticism of men since it's most often a double standard one way street.
It's interesting because I saw the movie as a criticism of everyone, but I saw it really humanizing men. All my straight guy friends have been using the term "Kenergy" and it's hilarious. I've also seen a lot of "Kenservatives" popping up. I thought the movie went a lot deeper than just a criticism of men. It was about being the best you can in a messy world, no matter who you are. And it was about how in reality, nothing is perfect, but we take life the way it is with its challenges and surprises.
I went to the Barbie movie with my friends and everyone liked it but me. They decided to not be friends with me anymore because I did not like the movie.
i am so sorry about your friends, but they were not real friends because real friends would not do such a thing. you go make new friends that are true to you, sending you happiness and love
Well, the statement for not being for men is kind of bull crap because I’m a dude who saw this movie and I thought them shitting on men was really fucking funny
Be proud of her cause she has discernment at that age and don't follow the crowd. I hopenshe makes it far in life with that unnoticeable sign of intelligence and gets to be a real successful woman and good person above all. Even a teen had more sense than some 45 years old who watched it. I found it to be really all over the place.
Defitnitely no hate from me and hope not from others. We have to be respectful, because at the end of the day, it’s a movie. Personally I took my daughter, I didn’t want to go, but when you’re single father and daughter ask will you take me to see this movie. I was very happy to oblige. I wasn’t thrilled about it, but after seeing Barbie I love this movie. It was wildly entertaining. It dramatic and funny. I’m sorry that you hate it but personally I loved it. And far as female empowerment, that is the sole purpose Barbie was created in 1959. Women can do anything as well as man. As a guy I didn’t feel upset or angry and I think Greta’s message is perfect.
I'm happy you enjoyed the time with your daughter. Again, like I said in the video, I don't mind the female empowerment message. It's the way it's so heavy handed. It was too much.
As much as I embrace differing opinions on film, I was ready to get on the defensive when I saw you hated BARBIE (I loved it). However, you did a really good job of offering up what you liked and didn’t like, and gave it a fair shot. I didn’t agree with your negatives but can see where you are coming from. Always enjoy your videos, Sue! Thank you for the hours of entertainment you deliver every week. :-)
Hey you're almost at 10K! Any day now! I loved Kate McKinnon in this movie. And I actually thought Ryan Gosling did a great job. It was just OK for me- I may have to watch it again on streaming for a better opinion but I did think the film could have been shorter- I was getting restless after 1 1/2 hours! The bit I laughed about the most was the FEET- I was never that much into Barbie dolls & neither were my daughters but yeah- the permanently arched feet so they would ALWAYS have to wear heels! 🤣😏
@@MoviesSue you clearly said at 16:03-16:07. I also agree that it doesn't hate on men, it's actually a GREAT message to both men and women! But like you said, to each their own, Susan. And I will forever respect that.
I'm sure this film will be enjoyable but never was a fan of the whole matriarchy or patriarchy concept Greta brought up, I understand Barbieland is a feminized world but doesn't entirely mean it's "matriarchy" cause if you look at the actual doll Ken's were not just used as "accessory" how people claim to be, I remember Ken having occupations however Barbie does come to have thousands of jobs more than Ken because again she's always going to be at the for-front, then there patriarchy in the real world (California) which doesn't make sense since Barbie went to the real world in modern generation where women have a lot of options/choices (there also a scene of Ken with a female doctor which it kinda destroys the narrative this movie is trying to push), if this movie was set in 1950s or 60's, it would've made sense since gender roles were normalised but again the flawed messaging in this film did put a lot of influence with there audience which is pretty shocking to me😅
The movie was garbage! A total waste of my time and $4.00 (I went on National Movie Theater Day so the ticket was discounted). There were a few moments of laughter but, still a waste. America Ferrera was good, Issa Rae was also good but, the humor was so off! ALL of the Ken's got on my nerves.
I'm a horror fan and you're not gonna believe this but I think I'm going to buy it when it comes out! Just like I'll buy the Super Mario Bros. movie too. Just for curiosity. Question:did they play the song Barbie Girl? Good review and cool video Sue!👉😃👈
I became a subscriber because I love your channel. I respect your decision, Sue! Even though I have not seen it, I will probably watch this next week. Thank you, Sue, for your honest review! 😀
Michael Cera looked dumb playing the character? What was he even try to do in the first place....Can you explain, please? If you don't, have a good day!
Someone may have already commented that Skipper is there but it's an tiny role and she doesn't say anything. And she's mentioned by Will Ferrell character that she tried to escape Barbie Land 10 years prior. But no explaining why. I absolutely agree with you about this movie. I did not enjoy it at all, sadly. I really wanted to, but it just felt flat to me and not at all funny. I didn't laugh once. That said, Margot is perfect as Barbie. The setting and the way it is shot is beautiful. I just have a feeling that most of the money is going to marketing and Margot's PR tour.
This film is not as popular as it is being painted. There is a lot of fraud and astroturfing going on just as there has been fraud and deception surrounding this doll since its creation.
Awww i saw Barbie tonight for the first time and I loved it. It wasn't what i expected, but i still liked it. But like you said, it's all subjective. I went with my mom and she seemed completely bored. She laughed more at some dancing turtle in a preview than the movie.
I hated this movie. And I've always hated Barbie in general. Ever since I was a little kid. The only reason it's popular is because it's Barbie, and Mattel gave it the biggest marketing campaign in history. If this movie wasn't Barbie, and it was called Jessica, or Rebecca, or some other generic white female name, nobody would've watched this.
You did indeed check out of the movie after the monologue because later Ferrara says, "Okay, what about Ordinary Barbie? She’s not extraordinary. She’s not president of anything, or maybe she is. Maybe she’s a mom. Maybe she’s not. Because it’s okay to just want to be a mom, or to wanna be president or a mom who is president. Or not a mom who’s also not president." In other words, no one should have to feel like they need to be empowered in any way. As the ending dialogue goes: "'Do you give me permission to become human?' 'You don’t need my permission.'"
Sorry for any lack of clarity. The ultimate message seems not to be female empowerment. It is to stop pressuring one another over trivial matters and to be content being the best version of ourselves. Not matriarchy or patriarchy. Just humanity. That's my modest advocation for it at least.
As a 25 year old male, I liked it and I'm definitely gonna get that AMAZING steelbook! Everyone has different preferences and we each need to respect everyone's opinions. I do agree with the woman empowerment, but I couldn't argue there cause it's a BARBIE movie, like I knew what to except. Haha. I haven't seen Greta Gerwig other films so I can't relate.. but yeah I think this video was a shocker to everyone Susan! Lol. Don't worry, you're true fans will always love and support you! ❤
Aw sorry this one didn’t click with you, Sue. You had some good pros and cons. So true though. We all see film differently and I don’t know what it was, but our audience was super responsive cheering at least three times in the movie and it just made me laugh…a lot. I didn’t see Little Women so this is my first female empowerment movie I saw of Greta’s and even though it makes men look dumb, I felt it was so over the top that it didn’t bother me. Also having less history about all the Barbies probably helped. On the bright side, I guess it’s one less steelbook for you to worry about 😉
i was hyped to see this movie but after the first time it was kinda mid. but i decided to give it a second try and it was so funny and amazing i loved it
So sorry you weren't a fan but I completely and utterly disagree😅 I ADORED Barbie it's my favourite movie of the year no contest and glad it's beating all competition at summer box office!
i thought this movies was campy, hilarious and heartwarming. the whole cast was fantastic especially ryan gosling. ive never seen him this funny, only when he host SNL. i loved that it subverted expectations and was not another fish out of water story. i never took this movie as bashing men, in fact it gives a great message for women and men alike. and i think this movie was made for everyone but especially those who ever loved playing with barbies and kids can definitely understand the messaging behind it, maybe not on a nuanced level but they get it. kids are very smart these days, its kinda scary. haha!
The promotion for the film has been strong for about a year-the promotional folks did an amazing job. What’s wild is the Barbie movie brought back colors not seen since the late 80s. Amazing the film influenced fashion
Well, I haven't seen the film Susan, as you said, this isn't a movie for me. However, I'm not surprise that you didn't like the film. When you have a film like this, you're going to have people who will love it or they'll hate it. I don't like films where the filmmakers tried to 'brown-beat' their message into the film. That's the problem I had with the 2019 version of Black Christmas.
Why do I think that when it is released, it will be on your buy list. Especially if there is a Steelbook. Lol. Also Skipper was mentioned. Sorry you didn’t enjoy the film. It is different for everyone like you said. I personally enjoyed it.
Thank you for putting my thoughts in order! I hated it but I couldn’t understand why and it is for the exact reasons you have expressed in your video. Nothing to do with ideology. A couple of additional thoughts: It is very interesting how sense of humour works! Some people found it hilarious and I just smiled in some scenes. I really liked the last part when Barbie was going to become human and we are shown parts of a human life…and then all ruined with the last bad joke 🤦🏻♀️! Ketchup over caviar! When the message of a movie becomes more important that a coherent plot we end up with Barbie!
I didn’t like the movie at all. I’m not sure if this movie was more about devaluing men or empowering women. Idk maybe in the sequel Ken will transition and become woman of the year. 🤷♀️
I took my 10 year old twin girls to the movie and they loved it and understood the message. Personally for me, I couldn’t care less about the message. It’s Barbie, it’s meant for girls. I enjoyed it cause my girls were having a blast watching it
I'll probably pick up the movie when it hits Odd Lots or Dollar Tree for $1.25...Don't give a flying @#$% about Barbie just want to ogle Margot Robbie 🤪
I respect you opinions but I think if you come out of the movie thinking it hates men and that that's part of the message...it definitely isn't. I really respected how they showed the effects on how the changes in their social structure caused in-fighting in the Kens. It depicted them as capable but pushed to the side and living dependent on the Barbies, it's a cautionary message of what it looks like, regardless of if youre a Barbies or a Kens...when your entire social group is reduced to being disenfranchised or just used as an accessory to others. This movie doesn't hate kens, it doesn't hate men, it sympathizes with whoever is in that position of a power imbalance. also Skipper was mentioned a few times.
Well it can’t be for everyone but I still think it might be an Oscar contender curious to know on mama Blu ray’s though on this film it’s just my thought but it’s no surprise it’s being a huge hit at the box office when I saw it on Saturday and Wednesday it was basically sold out like almost packed and this is going to make you shocked I kind of have barbie in my top films of all time sorry
No offense, but if Barbie is in your top films of all time, you haven't watched enough movies/older titles. My mother doesn't have an opinion because she hasn't seen it.
Thanks for the review! That's sad it's not little girl friendly! I would love a movie to take my 2 little girls to. They recently enjoy Puss in boots the last wish and the mario movie. All my liked both of those. Will ferral's best movie is Megamind.
I wished it was more adult oriented. But I think it's a great kids movie instead that adults can enjoy it too. It feels like this generation's Toy Story. It feels important in our era. Kids can have fun and take poignant messages too. I just wish little boys are watching this movie too
Is it not refreshing that the response to this film does not fall strictly along gender lines?! (I commend Ms Oakes for presenting her own reasons for disliking this film and not simply rehashing the anti-Barbie propaganda trotted out by the far-right detractors.) Despite flaws such as too many characters, on balance I find the film fun and enjoyable, particularly having gone into it without any personal history (ie. no Ken dolls in my childhood) - well, aside from that notorious song by Aqua!
is the Barbie movie going to end up on disney plus? since in one of toy story movies they had Barbie in it I don't recall what toy story movie Barbie was in? sorry for getting off topic.
My wife also hated Barbie. My mother in law thought it was one of the worst movies that she’s ever seen. She kept looking around at the others in the audience wondering why anyone was laughing. I also hear the part that takes place in the “real world” was weak from a lot of different people. It’s safe to say you’re not alone.
I'm noticing that!
I just don't want to see it sorry
L wife
I loved the opening scene ...it was all downhill from there. so disappointed.
Me tooo❤❤
This was my deception of the year. I was so hyped for the movie, I was eating up every trailers and teasers. I felt like I fell in a trap once in the theater. This wasn't at all the fun and feel good movie I was expecting to see. I really wanted to like this movie, I came with the best intentions forcing myself to try having fun but, it wasn't working for me. I don't know if it is a cultural reason, or if my brain works differently, I cannot understand the entertainment value of this movie. I thought... maybe the movie is too political for me, But I love "Legally Blonde", "Desperate Housewives" and even "Bombshell". I did have some issues with the messages of the movie (I am really 50/50 about it) but it usually don't stop me from enjoying a movie. I would still rate this movie 5/10 because the set pieces, acting and music was fantastic. The only time I did genuinely laughed was when weird Barbie was on screen.
Almost everyone I’ve talked to in real life feels like you do, Sue. Thanks for the honest review!!
Thanks for watching!
I hated it, too. Ryan Gosling was the only thing I liked in the film 🎥
His presence in this movie makes me want to boycott everything he is in along with absolutely everybody else involved with this travesty.
Ken is a Simp for Barbie
Barbie is Shallow.
There ought to be a law against movies this bad. Seriously. This man bashing crap has got to stop. Whatever happened to "until I make my brother understand?"
As for this movie I still want to see it. Sue I agree with you wholeheartedly about the 2019 version of "Little Women." Despite the good cast and acting there was something missing throughout the entire film. It seemed boring and lifeless.
Ratboy is why I won't see that version of *Little Women* ever, and now the director of the film is on my permanent ban list. Timmeh can't act and Gerwig is a hack. *2001: A Space Odyssey* parodies are tired. "Also Sprach Zarathustra" is much ado about nothing without the imagery Stanley Kubrick added to it. Even *Monty Python's Flying Circus* and *Punku Brewster* were more effective in their homages. At least Kubrick doesn't have to suffer through this vileness like we do.
Thanks for this. I can't think of any other film I've seen in years as ridiculously hyped as "Barbie" and that so much of middle America has tried to embarrassingly portray as being some sort of politically profound classic. Parts of the plot made no sense at all. Greta Gerwig is actually being promoted as some sort of female Stanley Kubrick, lol!!
She's not even Stanley Kramer, never mind Stanley Kubrick.
I felt like this movie could've been less focused on women empowerment instead focus on barbie building relationship with her owner, that would've been meaningful about the human experience but this was a missed opportunity.
I agree, I would've enjoyed that.
💯 % Agree! Did not enjoy this movie at all.
💯 agree with everything you said… my wife and I watched it last night and neither of us were prepared for how poor it was. Such a genius marketing campaign behind the film though as it sold a movie that actually didn’t exist on screen. 🤦🏻🤷🏻♂️
Exactly!
All the people scrambling to defend it are basically engaging in the sunk cost fallacy.
I agree with you. I hated this movie. I love empowering women…. or rather, I love empowering humans of all genders and race. And so when “empowering women” comes at a cost of disempowering anyone else, it’s a hard no for me. That’s not healthy and not what any of our hearts truly want. I loved Barbie growing up and so I appreciated the nostalgia of some of that in this movie. I also loved America Ferrara’s monologue and weird Barbie but everything else was way too neurotic and chaotic and didn’t come together well at all. I totally agree that the heavy handed women empowerment message style of this director is all wrong for me. It’s awful and I hate it. That’s what my gut said when I watched the trailer for the first time but then after hearing some rave reviews I decided to give it a chance. I wish I’d listened to my gut. As usual she knows me best.
I took a selfie with Helen Reddy before she died. I learned respect for women from her. I even had a movie poster for *Pete's Dragon.* This does not cut it.
@@Attmay That’s so awesome! I love Helen Reddy! And Pete’s Dragon was an amazing movie. Love her voice too. Beautiful soul 💕
I had the unfortunate experience of going to the cinema to see Barbie this evening as my wife was keen to watch it. While I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, it was everything I feared and more. The comedy fell very flat for me and although female empowerment is something that should absolutely be promoted, when it’s hammered home in every scene it is frankly tiring.
This is not empowering women.
@@etsequentia6765 I still don't understand what it was trying to say. It starts with a matriarchy, then it becomes a patriarchy, and then it goes back to a matriarchy again. This was its message about equality among the sexes, lol?
It remains a straightriarchy through and that's why it is a bad movie. Was I the only gay man who hated Barbie as a child like all the tomboys I knew who preferred Ninja Turtles? I played with typical boy toys, considered blue my favorite color, had short hair, and actually liked wearing suits and ties to synagogue. If I were a girl, I would have been a total tomboy. Still turned out 100% gay. Gay men need to stop enabling this basic b----h stuff because it is toxic. It is toxic to the environment and it is toxic to women and to the gay men who are supposed to latch onto this shit somehow even though it is degrading, not empowering. I still remember how other girls bullied my sister for still playing with her Barbies after she reached double digit ages.
There's already a good Barbie movie: *Toy Story 3.* Alternately, there's *Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story* if you can find a copy. This is outright hateful junk, and I'm embarrassed for anyone who cannot see why it is hateful junk. It's a toy commercial about a failed revolution that was justified by the oppression of men. Everybody involved with this movie should be imprisoned. Every copy should be destroyed. No freezepeach for misandry!
I liked the trailer and was looking forward to it thinking that it was going to be all fun, dancing and light hearted. I was okay for the first 30 minutes but I think that as soon as Barbie entered the real world I felt everything started falling apart. I am fine if there is some female empowerment message in there but as you said - the story was all over the place. Yes Will Ferrel was just annoying. I don’t hate the movie but I don’t have any desire to watch it again.
I hate the movie so much that I now hate movies because of it.
If someone asks me "Barbie or Oppenheimer?"
My response will be MISSION IMPOSSIBLE!
If someone asks me any of those, my response will be *Mario.* i’m sick of live action movies.
I'm a 43 year old straight male and I loved the Barbie movie, 5/5 for me.
I'm happy you did!
I’m a gay man and I hate it so much I think it should be illegal.
Ergghhh, it was so annoying! Preachy, awkward, unfunny, and just weird. The film was a mess.
I wanted to like this movie. I suffered through the first part thinking it would get funny once they left Barbieland, and into reality (fish out of water can be funny), but no. I stopped watching it about halfway through. I just couldn't take the absolute lack of humor.
Hi Sue. I've not seen the Barbie movie and will not be watching it in the future. However, after hearing your review, I have a new found respect for you and see you in a completely new and uplifting light.
I appreciate that, thank you!
@@MoviesSue ❤☕❤
I thought there were some good parts but I overall hated the movie. I saw it on the release day and left my negative review immediately. I don't understand why it's such a hit. The writing was all over the place and there were so many unnecessary characters. The ending was a complete miss and lost both my sister and I.
Thanks there's still people with common sense.
I suspect some unethical behavior on the part of WB and/or Mattel.
Less is more, you're right! The problem with Hollywood is that they soak these movies with their messages (knowing it will cause divisiveness) instead of just a powerful monologue or a scene or two devoted to the cause. They're overbearing, and that's the problem. Another great vid, Sue!
i thought that it was uncalled for to talk about barbies and kens ........ and last scene of movie, last line, i am sure noone else agrees with me,. even though it was meant for adults it was uncalled for. totally ruined movie for me. plus it was terrible movie. made no sense at all.
ah.. me too. I thought it was about a funny adventure... turns out it's a feminist movie 😮💨
At almost 54 years old I just have no desire see this movie.
One thing I have noticed that is disheartening is on Social Media groups where this movie is being discussed.
Grown people are literally just hating on each other. If someone has anything negative to say about this movie they are getting attacked.
People going crazy about the opinions of a movie based on a little girls play doll to me is just crazy.
Pretty much the comments under this video lol
@@MoviesSue
Most the comments here are kind compared to the ones I have seen on some Facebook groups.
I’m in a movie group on Facebook and people are so rude
EXACTLY
Where were they when Helen Reddy made a movie musical?
I am with you. Neither Oppenheimer or Barbie lived up to the hype for me. Neither did Past Lives so maybe the critics and I look for different things in movies!
I also hated this movie.
By far one of the overrated movies that i have ever seen and its very unfunny and boring.
Hey Sue. Do you mind if I use a clip from this video on one of my podcast episodes, it's about the way Greta Gerwig's films glorify emotional abuse. Thanks.
@@littlewomenchannel sure, if you want.
I would rather watch both Birds Of Prey and James Gunn’s Suicide Squad movies over Barbie or Babylon anyday Heck Margot Robbie was even fabulous in Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time… in Hollywood as Sharon Tate
Agreed.... Just put my review up.... I didn't like it either..... 5/10
I completely understand why this movie didn’t click with you, I personally enjoyed the movie and had a good time watching it. I personally never saw this movie as a movie marketed for kids, but as a general movie for everyone who understood what Barbie was/is, given that there have been various straight to video animated movies that have been around for years, if not decades. I also liked the performance from various of the other actors in the movie, and felt that it was a great ensemble cast.
I'm happy you enjoyed it!
I still get bullying for criticizing it.
I'm not happy anyone enjoyed it. Where was the so-called right wing when you really needed them to give something the Bud Light treatment? WB is lying about this movie, buying tickets and bribing Oscar voters. More and more people are coming out against it and being vilified for it. I got called hate speech by a man for pointing out why Shakira hates it.
Between this, *f(r)iends,* and the entire filmography of Julie Andrews, especially her atrocious (though profitable) film debut, that's three strikes. Hollywood, you are out!
I do like Ncuti Gatwa he was in series, Sex Education and he will be the fifteenth actor to play the Doctor in Doctor Who
It was funny at times, very colorful to the eye. I agree with you Sue about the meaning of this movie, it was too much & I didn’t like the last scene, I thought it was stupid.
Thanks Maria!
The whole move was kind of incoherent and I was frowning a lot when I wanted to laugh...........
yeah, it's show, not tell.. you only need one scene in a movie to preach the true message of the film, not the entire thing. it's like going on a date and the person immediately goes into their politics and talks at you instead of to you - they aren't looking at the camera but the dialogue is constantly breaking the fourth wall because it's aimed at the audience instead of being a natural part of the story.
End this movie.
I would most likely fall into the I hate this movie camp. I take offense easily to the criticism of men since it's most often a double standard one way street.
It's interesting because I saw the movie as a criticism of everyone, but I saw it really humanizing men. All my straight guy friends have been using the term "Kenergy" and it's hilarious. I've also seen a lot of "Kenservatives" popping up.
I thought the movie went a lot deeper than just a criticism of men. It was about being the best you can in a messy world, no matter who you are. And it was about how in reality, nothing is perfect, but we take life the way it is with its challenges and surprises.
Interesting.@@ktsig287
I have noticed a lot of men liking it . Far more than I actually expected which makes me happy.
That's great!
was Barbie in disney;s pixar toy story I don't recall ? sorry for any misspells or mistakes in spelling.
I still got Barbies Volkswagen from way back when the MacDonalds toy orange Volkswagen bus sorry for getting off topic.
Men love stupid fiction movie , this one was another one.
I am a man and I am bothered by this.
I went to the Barbie movie with my friends and everyone liked it but me. They decided to not be friends with me anymore because I did not like the movie.
Obviously they weren't your true friends if you simply had a different opinion. You're better off without them.
Yet another reason this movie is dangerous and toxic.
i am so sorry about your friends, but they were not real friends because real friends would not do such a thing. you go make new friends that are true to you, sending you happiness and love
Well, the statement for not being for men is kind of bull crap because I’m a dude who saw this movie and I thought them shitting on men was really fucking funny
I'm happy you enjoyed it.
My 11 year old didn’t really get it either. Yeah I agree with your review.
Be proud of her cause she has discernment at that age and don't follow the crowd. I hopenshe makes it far in life with that unnoticeable sign of intelligence and gets to be a real successful woman and good person above all.
Even a teen had more sense than some 45 years old who watched it. I found it to be really all over the place.
I don’t trust you if you don’t think Will Ferrell is funny😂 but I respect your opinion
Sorry!
I predict 🤔 that you will still be owning this on physical media . . . even double dipping for both the steelbook AND 4K slipcover editions. 🤑
You couldn't be more wrong.
Another agenda movie one of the more clever agenda movies but an agenda movie nonetheless.
Defitnitely no hate from me and hope not from others. We have to be respectful, because at the end of the day, it’s a movie.
Personally I took my daughter, I didn’t want to go, but when you’re single father and daughter ask will you take me to see this movie. I was very happy to oblige. I wasn’t thrilled about it, but after seeing Barbie I love this movie. It was wildly entertaining. It dramatic and funny. I’m sorry that you hate it but personally I loved it.
And far as female empowerment, that is the sole purpose Barbie was created in 1959. Women can do anything as well as man. As a guy I didn’t feel upset or angry and I think Greta’s message is perfect.
I'm happy you enjoyed the time with your daughter. Again, like I said in the video, I don't mind the female empowerment message. It's the way it's so heavy handed. It was too much.
As much as I embrace differing opinions on film, I was ready to get on the defensive when I saw you hated BARBIE (I loved it). However, you did a really good job of offering up what you liked and didn’t like, and gave it a fair shot. I didn’t agree with your negatives but can see where you are coming from. Always enjoy your videos, Sue! Thank you for the hours of entertainment you deliver every week. :-)
I appreciate your understanding and respect for my point of view!
As someone who doesn’t know anything nor care about Barbie, I actually kinda liked it
I am absolutely agree with you.
Also thank you for you English. I have been studying English.
Very good!
Hey you're almost at 10K! Any day now! I loved Kate McKinnon in this movie. And I actually thought Ryan Gosling did a great job. It was just OK for me- I may have to watch it again on streaming for a better opinion but I did think the film could have been shorter- I was getting restless after 1 1/2 hours! The bit I laughed about the most was the FEET- I was never that much into Barbie dolls & neither were my daughters but yeah- the permanently arched feet so they would ALWAYS have to wear heels! 🤣😏
I actually crossed over 10K last night!!! Thanks!
@@MoviesSue 👏👏👏😍
Me And My Family Loved The Movie We Adored It
I'm happy you enjoyed it!
This movie does not hate on men what movie did you watch??
I didn't say hate on men. I said overdone message of women empowerment.
@@MoviesSue you clearly said at 16:03-16:07. I also agree that it doesn't hate on men, it's actually a GREAT message to both men and women! But like you said, to each their own, Susan. And I will forever respect that.
It does, it ends with the kens being oppressed
I'm sure this film will be enjoyable but never was a fan of the whole matriarchy or patriarchy concept Greta brought up, I understand Barbieland is a feminized world but doesn't entirely mean it's "matriarchy" cause if you look at the actual doll Ken's were not just used as "accessory" how people claim to be, I remember Ken having occupations however Barbie does come to have thousands of jobs more than Ken because again she's always going to be at the for-front, then there patriarchy in the real world (California) which doesn't make sense since Barbie went to the real world in modern generation where women have a lot of options/choices (there also a scene of Ken with a female doctor which it kinda destroys the narrative this movie is trying to push), if this movie was set in 1950s or 60's, it would've made sense since gender roles were normalised but again the flawed messaging in this film did put a lot of influence with there audience which is pretty shocking to me😅
Right
The movie was garbage! A total waste of my time and $4.00 (I went on National Movie Theater Day so the ticket was discounted). There were a few moments of laughter but, still a waste. America Ferrera was good, Issa Rae was also good but, the humor was so off! ALL of the Ken's got on my nerves.
I'm a horror fan and you're not gonna believe this but I think I'm going to buy it when it comes out! Just like I'll buy the Super Mario Bros. movie too. Just for curiosity. Question:did they play the song Barbie Girl? Good review and cool video Sue!👉😃👈
If you want it, great! They didn't play the song during the movie, but I think it played during the credits.
I hated it. Not organizzed all over the place not very funny. Too cheky
So, Does That Mean you Rather Watch Oppenheimer?
Yes and I have seen it. Fantastic film!
@@MoviesSue That's Great!
😂i love you're rewies
I became a subscriber because I love your channel. I respect your decision, Sue! Even though I have not seen it, I will probably watch this next week. Thank you, Sue, for your honest review! 😀
I appreciate your kind words!
Only downside was the Will Ferrell and his group of executives. Everyone else was great and Michael Cera was the best.
Michael Cera looked dumb playing the character? What was he even try to do in the first place....Can you explain, please?
If you don't, have a good day!
😢 it’s ok
Someone may have already commented that Skipper is there but it's an tiny role and she doesn't say anything. And she's mentioned by Will Ferrell character that she tried to escape Barbie Land 10 years prior. But no explaining why.
I absolutely agree with you about this movie. I did not enjoy it at all, sadly. I really wanted to, but it just felt flat to me and not at all funny. I didn't laugh once. That said, Margot is perfect as Barbie. The setting and the way it is shot is beautiful. I just have a feeling that most of the money is going to marketing and Margot's PR tour.
Great video. What they did with this film is so over the top. Kudos to you for being honest and opening yourself up to cristism.
Thank you, it's never easy with a popular film like this, but if I don't, then what am I doing here?
This film is not as popular as it is being painted. There is a lot of fraud and astroturfing going on just as there has been fraud and deception surrounding this doll since its creation.
I wouldn't of liked it either I dont blame u Susan. Some movies are good and some movies are bad period.
So ur assuming the movie is bad just cuz she didn't like it personally smh
Awww i saw Barbie tonight for the first time and I loved it. It wasn't what i expected, but i still liked it. But like you said, it's all subjective.
I went with my mom and she seemed completely bored. She laughed more at some dancing turtle in a preview than the movie.
I hated this movie. And I've always hated Barbie in general. Ever since I was a little kid. The only reason it's popular is because it's Barbie, and Mattel gave it the biggest marketing campaign in history. If this movie wasn't Barbie, and it was called Jessica, or Rebecca, or some other generic white female name, nobody would've watched this.
You did indeed check out of the movie after the monologue because later Ferrara says, "Okay, what about Ordinary Barbie? She’s not extraordinary. She’s not president of anything, or maybe she is. Maybe she’s a mom. Maybe she’s not. Because it’s okay to just want to be a mom, or to wanna be president or a mom who is president. Or not a mom who’s also not president." In other words, no one should have to feel like they need to be empowered in any way. As the ending dialogue goes: "'Do you give me permission to become human?' 'You don’t need my permission.'"
Sorry, but im not understanding your point?
Sorry for any lack of clarity. The ultimate message seems not to be female empowerment. It is to stop pressuring one another over trivial matters and to be content being the best version of ourselves. Not matriarchy or patriarchy. Just humanity. That's my modest advocation for it at least.
Whaaa? You expected more???
I didn't know what to expect because the trailer didn't reveal anything.
I'm still slightly traumatized by how TERRIBLE Barbie the Movie was
As a 25 year old male, I liked it and I'm definitely gonna get that AMAZING steelbook! Everyone has different preferences and we each need to respect everyone's opinions. I do agree with the woman empowerment, but I couldn't argue there cause it's a BARBIE movie, like I knew what to except. Haha. I haven't seen Greta Gerwig other films so I can't relate.. but yeah I think this video was a shocker to everyone Susan! Lol. Don't worry, you're true fans will always love and support you! ❤
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words and acceptance of my opinion.
This movie makes people hate each other
That’s why I hate it. It’s a hateful movie for hateful people.
You made some points. I liked it more than you, but it was super heavy handed and overstuffed.
I appreciate your kind response.
Aw sorry this one didn’t click with you, Sue. You had some good pros and cons. So true though. We all see film differently and I don’t know what it was, but our audience was super responsive cheering at least three times in the movie and it just made me laugh…a lot. I didn’t see Little Women so this is my first female empowerment movie I saw of Greta’s and even though it makes men look dumb, I felt it was so over the top that it didn’t bother me. Also having less history about all the Barbies probably helped. On the bright side, I guess it’s one less steelbook for you to worry about 😉
Same huck! I laughed a lot
Exactly, well said my friend!
i was hyped to see this movie but after the first time it was kinda mid. but i decided to give it a second try and it was so funny and amazing i loved it
I guess this movie will not make the collection for you, Susan
Correct
Nope alone was good
To each their own. We can’t love every film. I really enjoyed it and look forward to the very colorful 4K release.
So sorry you weren't a fan but I completely and utterly disagree😅 I ADORED Barbie it's my favourite movie of the year no contest and glad it's beating all competition at summer box office!
I'm happy you had a good time!
hmmm. can't relate. i thought it was funny and an enjoyable time at the movies with friends 🥰
I'm happy you had a great time with your friends!
I'll never watch Barbie at all ever.
You're missing out. It's great.
@@David-uc6sg No thanks
i thought this movies was campy, hilarious and heartwarming. the whole cast was fantastic especially ryan gosling. ive never seen him this funny, only when he host SNL. i loved that it subverted expectations and was not another fish out of water story. i never took this movie as bashing men, in fact it gives a great message for women and men alike. and i think this movie was made for everyone but especially those who ever loved playing with barbies and kids can definitely understand the messaging behind it, maybe not on a nuanced level but they get it. kids are very smart these days, its kinda scary. haha!
You definitely have good points. It just didn't work for me.
@@MoviesSue maybe on a second watch it might appeal to you more.
Yeah don't get the hype
The promotion for the film has been strong for about a year-the promotional folks did an amazing job. What’s wild is the Barbie movie brought back colors not seen since the late 80s. Amazing the film influenced fashion
No Skipper??? That's it. I'm not seeing this movie.
They have a brief scene with Skipper at Weird Barbie’s house in the third act.
respect your opinion sue - i liked the movie a lot
Thanks so much!
I just watched it. It's a waste of money, Sleep halfway through. Never feel so ripped off. I want my money back.
If you fell asleep halfway through, you didn't watch it and your opinion on it is null.
Well, I haven't seen the film Susan, as you said, this isn't a movie for me. However, I'm not surprise that you didn't like the film. When you have a film like this, you're going to have people who will love it or they'll hate it. I don't like films where the filmmakers tried to 'brown-beat' their message into the film. That's the problem I had with the 2019 version of Black Christmas.
I knew this movie was going to be love or hate.
Why do I think that when it is released, it will be on your buy list. Especially if there is a Steelbook. Lol. Also Skipper was mentioned. Sorry you didn’t enjoy the film. It is different for everyone like you said. I personally enjoyed it.
Nope, not buying it.
Sue just earned herself a stamp on the manosphere pass! (kidding) 🤣
Just simply expressing my thoughts!
Thank you for putting my thoughts in order! I hated it but I couldn’t understand why and it is for the exact reasons you have expressed in your video. Nothing to do with ideology. A couple of additional thoughts: It is very interesting how sense of humour works! Some people found it hilarious and I just smiled in some scenes.
I really liked the last part when Barbie was going to become human and we are shown parts of a human life…and then all ruined with the last bad joke 🤦🏻♀️! Ketchup over caviar!
When the message of a movie becomes more important that a coherent plot we end up with Barbie!
I didn’t like the movie at all. I’m not sure if this movie was more about devaluing men or empowering women. Idk maybe in the sequel Ken will transition and become woman of the year. 🤷♀️
I took my 10 year old twin girls to the movie and they loved it and understood the message. Personally for me, I couldn’t care less about the message. It’s Barbie, it’s meant for girls. I enjoyed it cause my girls were having a blast watching it
That's great!
I'll probably pick up the movie when it hits Odd Lots or Dollar Tree for $1.25...Don't give a flying @#$% about Barbie just want to ogle Margot Robbie 🤪
I respect you opinions but I think if you come out of the movie thinking it hates men and that that's part of the message...it definitely isn't. I really respected how they showed the effects on how the changes in their social structure caused in-fighting in the Kens. It depicted them as capable but pushed to the side and living dependent on the Barbies, it's a cautionary message of what it looks like, regardless of if youre a Barbies or a Kens...when your entire social group is reduced to being disenfranchised or just used as an accessory to others. This movie doesn't hate kens, it doesn't hate men, it sympathizes with whoever is in that position of a power imbalance.
also Skipper was mentioned a few times.
Eh I loved it. Funny and cute. I enjoyed it a lot. Will definitely be grabbing the steelbook!
I’ll check it out the film BUT! once it comes to streaming like on Amazon or something
Well it can’t be for everyone but I still think it might be an Oscar contender curious to know on mama Blu ray’s though on this film it’s just my thought but it’s no surprise it’s being a huge hit at the box office when I saw it on Saturday and Wednesday it was basically sold out like almost packed and this is going to make you shocked I kind of have barbie in my top films of all time sorry
No offense, but if Barbie is in your top films of all time, you haven't watched enough movies/older titles. My mother doesn't have an opinion because she hasn't seen it.
I loved this film, I respect your opinion though.
Thank you.
Thanks for the review! That's sad it's not little girl friendly! I would love a movie to take my 2 little girls to. They recently enjoy Puss in boots the last wish and the mario movie. All my liked both of those. Will ferral's best movie is Megamind.
Take them if you wish, but there might be some content that they won't fully understand.
@@MoviesSue oh I am 100% not taking them
I wished it was more adult oriented. But I think it's a great kids movie instead that adults can enjoy it too. It feels like this generation's Toy Story. It feels important in our era. Kids can have fun and take poignant messages too. I just wish little boys are watching this movie too
You are so right, Susan.
I like Barbie movie
Is it not refreshing that the response to this film does not fall strictly along gender lines?! (I commend Ms Oakes for presenting her own reasons for disliking this film and not simply rehashing the anti-Barbie propaganda trotted out by the far-right detractors.)
Despite flaws such as too many characters, on balance I find the film fun and enjoyable, particularly having gone into it without any personal history (ie. no Ken dolls in my childhood) - well, aside from that notorious song by Aqua!
WHAAAAT?!
You Hate This Movie, Susan?
That's Something I Did Not Hear.
Lol sorry
@@MoviesSue Oh, It's All Good.
Glad to see I'm not the only one who hates this movie it's awful and total garbage
is the Barbie movie going to end up on disney plus? since in one of toy story movies they had Barbie in it I don't recall what toy story movie Barbie was in? sorry for getting off topic.