The film industry is closely watching the box office results as Barbie and Oppenheimer continue to attract movie buffs. In particular, the success of Barbie holds the prospect of reviving the film industry and movie theater chains with a much-needed lift as they struggle to recover losses from the pandemic.
Barbie reportedly made 41.4 million USD in 51 international markets, according to Deadline. On the other hand, Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy, made 15.7 million USD across 57 markets. In the midst of all of this, some fans have dubbed Barbie as “feminist cancer” and too “woke.”
Is Barbie a Man-hating Woke Propaganda Fest?
Greta Gerwig earned accolades for her feminist interpretation of the new Barbie movie. Yet, not everyone is pleased. Users criticized the clip promoting woke on Twitter, calling it “man-hating feminist trash.”
Here are some of the responses of the critics of the Mattel doll.
Meanwhile, the movie’s gotten almost universal praise by critics and is enjoying a spectacular weekend in terms of the box office.
What is the Barbie Movie About?
The film follows stereotypical Barbie on her quest for self-discovery as she undergoes a full-blown existential crisis. The film includes a social undertone as well as humor, specifically encouraging women to accept and love themselves.
The Barbie movie, which was directed by Greta Gerwig, stars a number of renowned actors, including Ryan Gosling as Ken, and Margot Robbie as Barbie.
Barbie sets off on a mission to the real world where she discovers that her notions of perfection and happiness are different from what she used to think. She then understands that she has to act quickly to save Barbieland.
Barbie is currently playing in theatres worldwide.
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