Ben Shapiro's latest infatuation is Barbie, the summer hit starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Reynolds. The 39-year-old conservative political analyst appeared to try to incite large-scale protests against the PG-13-rated movie in a crazy 43-minute rant that was uploaded to YouTube.
Setting Barbie Toys on Fire
Shapiro starts the film by setting Barbie toys on fire. He then embarks into a tirade in which he shames a trans woman who was cast as a Barbie and listed all of his other complaints in the "pages and pages of notes" he made while viewing the movie, according to The Daily Beast.
Barbie was seen by Shapiro on Wednesday (July 19). Although he hasn't formally acknowledged the similarities, social media fans noted that he wore the same attire as Ken (Ryan Gosling) in the film.
Shapiro complained that Barbie was "one of the most woke movies I have ever seen" in the video's caption, and he goes on to say in the video that he was outraged by Ken's portrayal.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Cast and filmmakers light up London pink to celebrate the European Premiere of Barbie, in cinemas 21 July. At London Eye on July 12, 2023 in London, England.
Shapiro claims that Ken has evolved into being "annoying and ridiculous," which is in opposition to the original Barbie dolls.
Shapiro then shows interest in Barbie owned by Hari Nef. Nef, a transgender woman, plays a vivacious Doctor Barbie in the movie.
Along with that, he asserted that the movie was "explicitly designed to divide men from women," branding it as "angry feminist claptrap that alienates men from women." People have flocked to social media to make fun of Shapiro for his obsession with sabotaging the Barbie movie.
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How People are Reacting to the Barbie Movie
The first reactions to the Barbie movie are in, and they are overwhelmingly positive. Critics praise the film's humor, heart, and sharp commentary on gender roles. Many are also calling it a "masterpiece" and a "must-see" for fans of Greta Gerwig.
Of course, not everyone loves the film. Some critics have accused it of being too woke, while others have said it's not funny enough. However, most reactions have been positive, and it seems that Barbie is poised to be a critical and commercial success.
The reactions to the Barbie movie have been very positive. It seems that Gerwig has crafted a film that will appeal to both doll fans and people new to the franchise.
It is clear that the Barbie movie is not going to be everyone's cup of tea. However, the fact that it has generated such a passionate response suggests that it is a film that is not afraid to challenge people's expectations. Only time will tell whether Barbie will be a critical and commercial success, but it is certainly a film worth seeing for yourself.
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