Whoopi Goldberg Fires Back at Criticism Over ‘Barbie’ Movie: Unleashing the Untold Story of the Iconic Doll!
Whoopi Goldberg defends the upcoming 'Barbie' movie against critics, emphasizing that it centers around a doll and dismissing claims that it is a poorly made film with an overly woke message
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Whoopi Goldberg raised up her armor to defend the Barbie movie on The View against harsh criticism from several conservatives.
"It's a movie!" exclaimed Goldberg, 67, on the Tuesday, July 25, episode of the talk show. She defended the 2023 release against columnist Ben Shapiro and Senator Ted Cruz's negative opinions. "I assumed you both would be pleased," Goldberg retorted. "There is no explicit content involved since Barbie has no genitalia and Ken is also devoid of such features. It is simply a doll movie, and children are aware of its vibrant and unmistakable Barbie charm."
Goldberg responded to Shapiro's tweet on July 21, disagreeing with his characterization of Barbie as "one of the most woke movies I have ever seen." Shapiro had hinted that his review for the film, which he deemed a "flaming garbage heap," would be posted on his YouTube channel.
During an interview with The Daily Signal published on July 16, Cruz accused the movie of being "Chinese communist propaganda," stating that it serves to assert Chinese sovereignty over the entire South China Sea.
The 52-year-old politician claims that the inclusion of a children's drawing in the movie, depicting a blockish object named "Asia" with nine dashes, signifies China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. Goldberg, on the other hand, challenges Shapiro and Cruz to clarify to their daughters why the film, inspired by dolls, is considered controversial.
On Tuesday, she urged everyone to discuss with their daughters why they are not taking them to see the Barbie movie. The Sister Act star, who revealed her love for Barbie by wearing white boots adorned with Barbie heads on the heels, expressed her surprise at the concerns surrounding a movie centered around dolls.
Goldberg reaffirmed her remarks, stating, "We are in the business of making movies. We create films that explore various subjects. We produce movies featuring people with the ability to fly, as well as movies depicting talking and walking dolls."
In conclusion, she emphasized, "These films discuss both the real world that we all inhabit and the fictional world of Barbie. They are distinct entities intended to stimulate your thoughts or provide a moment of reflection. Ultimately, their sole purpose is to entertain you. I encourage you to go watch the movie!"
Barbie made an impressive debut in cinemas last Friday, far surpassing expectations with its box office performance over the weekend. Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film garnered a remarkable $162 million within its first three days.
Margot Robbie, known for her role as Barbie in the film, expressed her assurance that the project would strongly connect with viewers. In fact, she disclosed in an interview with Collider earlier this month that she boldly predicted a billion-dollar success to convince both Mattel and Warner Bros. to back the production.
"Studios have experienced significant success when they have the courage to combine a groundbreaking concept with an innovative director," Robbie, aged 33, stated in the interview released on Thursday, July 20th. "I provided a range of illustrations, such as 'Dinosaurs and [Steven] Spielberg' - highlighting any remarkable project that has generated substantial profits for the studios throughout the years. Then I mentioned, 'And now, we have Barbie and Greta Gerwig.'"
