The residents of Barbie Land may look like they're having a blast in “Barbie,” but it turns out they're actually living a hellish nightmare… at least according to a legendary film director.
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Actor/director Werner Herzog — known for his role as The Client in 'Mandalorian' — was in 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' earlier this week when the biggest movie of 2023 was released… and Herzog didn't mince words when it came to the film.
Werner admitted that he only saw about 30 minutes of the Oscar-nominated film… but he theorizes that Barbie Land isn't a magical wonderland, but somewhere with a much warmer climate.
Herzog said: “I don't have an answer, but I have a hunch. Could it be that the world of 'Barbie' is pure hell? And for a movie ticket, you as an audience can witness pure hell as close as it gets ?”
Piers told his guest that he has seen the entire film, and he thinks Werner is exactly right when it comes to his assessment.
Werner's words are perhaps the most shocking indictment of the film that has charmed audiences worldwide and won many awards. It's up for eight Academy Awards this year and made over $1 billion at the box office… not exactly for torturing viewers.
Still, it's not like Barbie won every award this season… it did left out of the BAFTAs and won only two of the nine Golden Globes awards it was up for.
So it seems like “Barbie” isn't exactly putting critics in a heavenly mindset… but calling parts of the movie hell might be going a little too far.
FWIW… “Barbie” is up for four SAG Award nominations and the show opens in just a few hours, so we'll have to wait and see if the guild gives the film its laurels.
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But if Herzog has his way… 'Barbie' could be in for another disappointing evening.
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