Comedy Barbie: The Movie

[samsnee]

I give Mattel a lot of credit for being able to make fun of themselves. Some of the jokes were pretty harsh.

Spoiler

The trailers made it seem like “Barbie in the real world” was going to be the real plot and there was no indication it would be about Ken trying to bring patriarchy into Barbie land.

I wish the ending would have Barbie realized a matriarchy isn’t really great either, but I get why they didn’t.

A little too preach and heavy handed, but when the jokes land, they’re hilarious. Great ending line.

 

[Iceman]

$775 million WW.

Barbie Reaches $775M Global Through Sunday, Oppenheimer Tops $400M – Deadline

Saw this last night, I thought it completely lived up to the hype. Could have tightened up the last 15 minutes or so but other than that it was an absolutely hilarious romp.

Wow, I hadn’t kept up with overseas numbers. Didn’t realise it was already close to $800m! Going to easily finish over a billion then and probably a long way past.

 

[samsnee]

I imagine we are getting a Barbie 2 announcement and possibly a Ken spinoff as soon as the strike is over

 

[Incarnadine]

I imagine we are getting a Barbie 2 announcement and possibly a Ken spinoff as soon as the strike is over

It could be a while for B2 if they want Gerwig again. After the strike Gerwig is committed to doing 2 Narnia movies for Netflix.

 

[samsnee]

Rob Thomas Reacted To That Part Of "Barbie" Using His Song, And I'm Glad He's So Cool About It — BuzzFeed

 

[SomeOldGuy]

Rob Thomas Reacted To That Part Of "Barbie" Using His Song, And I'm Glad He's So Cool About It — BuzzFeed

On that note, I’d completely missed it, apparently it was in one of the trailers, but all the props in the world to Barbie for pulling the Indigo Girls’’ Closer to Fine out of the archives.

 

[antsman41]

I saw Indigo Girls live a few years back because Bon Iver (Justin Vernon) loved them and invited them to his music festival, Eaux Claires.

 

[Iceman]

It could be a while for B2 if they want Gerwig again. After the strike Gerwig is committed to doing 2 Narnia movies for Netflix.

Could she do it after the first Narnia film or is she contracted to do them back-to-back?

 

[Predator jp]

 

[Lily Adler]

Where the **** is Skipper!!

 

[samsnee]

Maybe she should watch Oppenheimer first before making assumptions about it

 

[Predator jp]

WB Japan issued an official statement on the matter.

"we find that insensitive replies by official BARBIE: THE MOVIE twitter acount is extremely regrettable. we are taking this situation very seriously and demanding US headquarters to take appropriate measures."

 

[samsnee]

This whole thing is stupid. It’s promoting both movies which is a good thing because people who may have not gone to see Oppenheimer otherwise may do so now. And actually understand the historical gravity of creating that bomb that they wouldn’t have otherwise.

Should Jewish people be offended by the marketing of Indiana Jones, which feature Nazis, as making light of the Holocaust?

 

[Kane52630]

The Nerdist clearly doesn't understand the meaning of the words "cult classic"

BARBIE Is Destined to Become a Modern Day ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

 

[P Supreme]

can't wait to see it been avoiding any spoilers i'm finally seeing this coming weekend with my nieces they have very religious parents who refuse to let them waited to finally take them they tthink we seeing the Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles movie lol

 

[Kane52630]

 

[Detective Conan]

 

[Kane52630]

If I remember correctly, some people on the Hype were saying the same thing.

 

[kguillou]

Omg thats perfect.

 

[samsnee]

Gave me a laugh

 

[Heretic]

I give Mattel a lot of credit for being able to make fun of themselves. Some of the jokes were pretty harsh.

Spoiler

The trailers made it seem like “Barbie in the real world” was going to be the real plot and there was no indication it would be about Ken trying to bring patriarchy into Barbie land.

I wish the ending would have Barbie realized a matriarchy isn’t really great either, but I get why they didn’t.

A little too preach and heavy handed, but when the jokes land, they’re hilarious. Great ending line.

But she did realize that.

 

[Lily Adler]

If I remember correctly, some people on the Hype were saying the same thing.

When it was the Amy Schumer version... Wasn't it Anne Hathaway at one point?

 

[Kane52630]

No, when it was Margot Robbie...

Are kids interested? That’s my big question mark. Barbie is a huge brand for the whole family, and I’m wondering if this will be an adult fan thing opening weekend, but will it get the rest after that like Super Mario did?

It won't.

 

[Incarnadine]

Monday estimate is $14.9m. Not as exciting as last week, but still a pretty impressive number. Barbie should pass $400m domestic on Thursday.

 

[Incarnadine]

Slight uptick for Monday number to $15m