The pink wave has yet to crest, the ‘Barbie’ movie has sold more than a billion dollars worth of tickets at the global box office, after just 17 days on general release. The milestone makes #GretaGerwig the first woman to reach the such heights as a solo director.

  • blunderworld@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    I went into this movie not knowing what to expect. Honestly, I mostly went because my girlfriend wanted to see it.

    I was pleasantly surprised. The movie is hilarious, well-acted, clever, and surprisingly touching. Also, the soundtrack has absolutely no business being as good as it is.

  • AJ Young@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    Love to see these results!

    I’m watching Oppenheimer next week at the Universal IMAX on 70mm. THRILLED

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    1 year ago

    I wanted to see a movie last week with the kids. It was either Oppenheimer or Barbie. The 2 hour movie won. 3 hours is too long for a movie. I can’t wait to watch Oppenheimer … while I’m on my couch.

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      1 year ago

      For me it might actually be the other way around. Being in the cinema forces me to pay better attention, which especially for a long movie can be helpful. And imo there is no “too long” in absolute terms, what matters is whether the movie requires the time or if there is a lot of padding that could have been cut.

      Havent gone to see Oppenheimer, but for example when it was released i went to see “Drive my Car” (179 minutes long and subtitled) in the cinema. I’ve since also watched it at home, but i am glad i went to the cinema on my first watch. It’s my own flault, but i am not sure if i would have had the same focus and attention when watching it at home or if i’d at some point would have gotten distracted by something.