I haven’t seen the movie and don’t expect to, but this was interesting.
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I haven’t seen the movie and don’t expect to, but this was interesting.
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I appreciate that Ms. Daisy gave a rounded review…hits and misses. As well, she didn’t attempt to think for others…she recommended that others see the film (with some minor attempt at influencing the viewer’s perspective). People may disagree with something, but I give a lot more respect to those who take the time to investigate things directly before attempting to share their view or influencing others. If someone can’t take time to invest in something directly why should others give credence to their opinions?
Albeit I respect her perspective two things stood out about her review. First, it was a flaming pile of right wing rhetoric. She used every buzz word known conservative audiences and created a few. I have to give her points for articulation and alliteration. She made listening to her entertaining. Second, she harped on about how the film and director didn’t understand how men think. Unless she’s a trans-woman, I wonder how she credibly claims this knowledge??? Yet, she yammered on about men’s perspectives as if she was one. So, if she, not being a man, can speak authoritatively about the perspective of men, surely the Barbie crew can too. Unfortunately, she fell into the trap that many do, she spoke of men as a monolithic…as if there isn’t diversity amongst men’s perspectives. So, when she was pointing the finger at them, she had a few pointing back at her too.
Despite that, it was indeed an interesting review. It’s made me even MORE curious about the film. First, it was a thing to do with my daughter. Now, I’m curious as to where my thoughts will align after seeing the film. We’ll see.
As I recall, Barbie’s boyfriend doesn’t even have genitals. So I guess that she does have a problem with Real Men (like Tucker Carlson who suntans his testicles to strengthen his manhood). That said, I think I’ll wait to watch it online. I’ll be sure to have plenty of Bud Light onhand, as I might be suffering Castration Anxiety while viewing.
LOL! 🙂
One thing I forgot, she spoke as if some classic women’s issues were acknowledged, agreed to and long resolved and any mention of them is unnecessary nostalgia. I wondered how she verified that claim was accurate. Was her audience just to take her word for it? Just because its “old news” for her doesn’t mean some women’s issues are still not problematic in our current culture. So, there may be agreement that a problem exists but it doesn’t mean that it’s resolved.
The bottom line is: Men still have a problem taking women seriously.
Okay, I’ve seen the film and my verdict is in. The two words that came up for me were…FUN and SILLY (in an amusing type of way). It contained a few laugh out loud moments. There is no reason for ANYONE to agonize over this film…none! Some may disagree with the film’s messages/themes…totally fair. Yet, to freakout and intimate that this is some sort of indoctrination is excessive. The public can get “worse” daily on the Internet/social media.
That said, Ms. Cousens, did rightly identify that there is a strong feminist theme from the beginning and throughout the movie. As well, she identified that the acting, sets and optics were well done. Yet, beyond that, I wouldn’t agree with her assessment. Her criticisms were a bit too dramatic and at times didn’t accurately represents the film’s plot.
My bottom line is that if a viewer doesn’t enjoy a lighthearted, silly fantasy film, then they shouldn’t see it. Yet, they shouldn’t avoid it based on the mischaracterization of some conservative commentators. I suspect their review had to do more with likes, clicks and views and a partisan agenda than a true characterization of the film. Yet, I give credit to those that took time to view the film before using it to fuel a culture war. We can agreed to disagree. Those who threw darts without seeing the film, I don’t find credible in the least.