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[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 41 points 3 days ago (3 children)

It was amongst the most egalitarian movies I’ve ever seen. It showed not just the womens’ perspectives but the mens’ as well, failings included. What a limited perspective

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 20 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Also, Ken was awesome. They didn't make him the antagonist

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 17 points 3 days ago

His cowboy patriarchy bit was perfect

Hey gullible thanks so much for stopping by! We're a woman only community so please don't comment again 🥰

[–] foxglove@lazysoci.al 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

hi friend, this community is women-only and has a rule that only women are permitted to comment or post, so I have to ask that you not make any further comments.

Hope you understand, thank you 💛

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Understandable, I didn’t realize I was intruding.

Edit: I promise I wasn’t trying to be cheeky

[–] squirrel@lemmy.blahaj.zone 37 points 3 days ago (2 children)

"A pink acid trip that feels like being slapped by lots of confusingly attractive people" is not that far from my very positive perception of the movie.

No kink shaming please.

[–] saltesc@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

That's what I thought. I haven't seen it, but have seen snips of it; seems to be an accurate and positive description. Best part is, it doesn't last for 9 hrs if you gotta stuff to do later.

[–] AppleTea@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago

It is very camp

[–] Hacksaw@lemmy.ca 25 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The main feminist criticism of the movie is that it showed a conflict between a matriarchal hierarchical society in Barbie land and a patriarchal society in the real world. It never even attempted to broach the possibility of a non hierarchal egalitarian society.

That being said it created an interesting contrast and explored some harmful aspects of the patriarchy and hierarchal thinking in an entertaining way.

The silliness of the sexism in Barbie land did point more aware viewers towards the direction that a matriarchy doesn't fix the problems inherent in hierarchical systems of dominance.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 9 points 2 days ago

That was the annoying thing about the movie to me. They had a chance to show off a truly egalitarian society, where everyone really worked together. Instead, it kinda ended the barbieland scenes on a sour note, taking a shot at men. Which I get, but I don't think that zero sum thinking should be the ending note of the film (excluding the comedy bits at the end of course).

I wanted the director to show off where our society should go, the same way that Bluey can serve as a good cultural reference point for healthy relationships and families.

[–] FreudianCafe@lemmy.ml 13 points 3 days ago

Neither the movie industry nor the toy industry are allied to woman. In fact, capitalism is what sustains most forms of opression against woman

[–] MystValkyrie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Dangerous and like being on an acid trip? I, a feminist, wish I was as cool as a lot of these men seem to think I am.

I know, it's just so flattering. Sadly I'm still waiting for the day someone calls me a feminazi...

[–] RebekahWSD@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

I haven't watched it yet and everything I hear about it makes me want to more...

[–] cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

"they wont be happy until they are all gay"

yes pls

[–] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yep I'm 100% down with this. Sperm donors will make procreation work, we can do this

[–] oftheair@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 3 days ago

Queer people can have offspring with sex sometimes. It depends on various factors, but it's not impossible.

[–] lusterko0@kbin.earth 4 points 3 days ago

I guess I'll watch the movie

[–] PoopChute6969@piefed.social 1 points 2 days ago

Women umm i think arent allowed to date women

[–] RaivoKulli@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 days ago

I just thought the movie was boring