In a surprising turn of events, the summer blockbuster Barbie has become a lightning rod of controversy and box office success, igniting discussions on social media. Drawing both praise and criticism from audiences worldwide, conservative commentator, Ben Shapiro’s scathing film review went viral, fueling the already blazing fire of debate surrounding the movie.

The juxtaposition of Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, in a social media-fueled frenzy, playfully referred to as “Barbenheimer,” breathed new life into the ailing movie exhibition business. Audiences turned out in record numbers, proving that both aesthetic opposites could coexist and thrive.

Danica Patrick’s disappointment: Her reaction to Ben Shapiro’s roast of Barbie

Barbie and Oppenheimer together garnered over $300 million in ticket sales worldwide, making it one of the most successful box office weekends in history. The phenomenon showcased the power of intellectual property-driven entertainment and highlighted the significance of representation and diversity in filmmaking. 

Shapiro’s 43-minute-long rant on YouTube was a spectacle. He unabashedly set fire to Barbie and Ken dolls to illustrate his disdain for what he dubbed a “flaming piece of dogs**t” movie. In his critique, he accused the film of being overly “woke” and perpetuating an agenda of divisive feminism. The video drew mocking responses from some, questioning why a grown man would be so bothered by a film centered on toys.

Shapiro began his rant with some sharp words, “This movie is not just a piece of shit. This movie is a flaming piece of dogs**t piled atop an entire dumpster of fire, piled atop a landfill filled with s**t. Who thought it was a great idea?

“Let’s bring on the people who were on—Lady Bird and marriage story to make a movie about a plastic doll that is generally played with by five to nine-year-old girls.

“I was trying to separate this into problems with plot and problems with characters and problems with politics of the film. But they are intertwined because the thing is just a mess. Plot-wise, it makes no sense. Character-wise, makes no sense. This movie is 2 hours. It feels like it is longer than the Vognerian Ring Cycle.

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It doesn’t end. Every piece is 2 minutes too long. Every beat is 2 minutes too long. Putting the politics aside, it is a bad movie.” From here, Shapiro delves into why an American review-aggregation website for film and television like Rotten Tomatoes would score this as highly as 91%.

Danica Patrick posted a story on her Instagram account while tagging Ben Shapiro’s reel roasting the Barbie movie. She captioned, “Damn it, I was excited to see this because it looked so ridiculous.”

Another NASCAR Veteran also took to social media to express his disapproval of the movie.

NASCAR veteran joins the fray: Twitter outburst against the Barbie movie

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Amid the recent media frenzy surrounding the highly anticipated Barbie movie, NASCAR veteran and 23XI Racing co-owner has added his voice to the mix, sparking both applause and outrage with his scathing film review.

Enter Denny Hamlin, a well-known figure in the NASCAR world, who recently took to Twitter to share his strong disapproval of the movie. In a succinct and fiery post, he declared,

“Barbie might be the worst movie ever made. Not even Will Farrell could save it.” With these few words, Hamlin added fuel to the controversy surrounding the film, capturing both support and opposition from the public.

Despite the mixed reactions from critics and audiences, Barbie stood its ground, captivating moviegoers with its nostalgic appeal and engaging storytelling. The film’s message of unity and empowerment resonated with many, contributing to its astounding success.

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