Barbie vs. Oppenheimer

[Denim&Venöm 19,063]

Tow of the most diametrically opposed films are releasing this weekend. So which are you watching? 

[Megas 27,675]

At the moment? Probably neither, I've been tapped out of watching movies for a while, and with so much working overtime lately, I'm just exhausted to do anything. At the very least I do plan on seeing Barbie at some point

[Brony Number 42 10,069]

Read books of you want to learn history.

[Misty Shadow 7,901]

Neither, because I'm no movie guy. If I had to pick though, I'd go with Oppenheimer. Barbie, from what I've gathered, is not self-aware guilty pleasure fun or something that even comes close to capturing that MLP-style appeal. At least Oppenheimer's got the man behind The Dark Knight. 

[Fluttershutter 2,485]

Here you go. 

[StarHeart333 1,764]

Not going to lie glanced at the title and was hoping for a ERB type of post or something here lol 

[TheRockARooster 51,486]

I’m gonna go and see……

Spoiler

NEITHERRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FlitterFlutter 1,583]

I like the idea of a more adult take on Barbi but the previews make it looks really trash. 

[Pentium100 2,127]

I'll wait for the Bluray or whatever of Oppenheimer. I do not like going to the cinema, to me, it is a lesser experience than watching at home (yes, audio and video quality is better, but that's it). 

[Iforgotmybrain 5,720]

I doubt I'll see either in theaters. But probably will watch Oppenheimer at some point once it's on streaming services. Sounds like both are pretty good movies though from what I've seen and heard.

[Player the FNFL Boi 122]

I'm probably not going to watch both because I'm not planning on going to the movies anytime soon unless something really, really catches my attention there.

[Fluttershutter 2,485]

I thought this was pretty random but man, Barbie vs. Oppenheimer is all over the internet! What a crazy rivalry.

[StarHeart333 1,764]

If I was forced  to choose between watching either of the two movies without any doubt I would choose Oppenheimer.

I'm sure if you're a 5 year old girl, the parent of one or been a huge collector of the dolls it will be a hit for you but for a general movie I can't imagine it will hold much value. 

But I have not seen either one to be fair so who knows maybe either will be better or worse than I anticipate.

 

[Megas 27,675]

7 hours ago, Fluttershutter said:

I thought this was pretty random but man, Barbie vs. Oppenheimer is all over the internet! What a crazy rivalry.

Wouldn’t be the first time 

 

[Espy Vibe 4,298]

I'm a bit confused, how come these two are specifically being pitted against each other?

Other than them being the complete opposite of each other in tone and premiering basically at the same time. Or is that literally it? 

[Solar Power 304]

I'm watching neither right now. Oppenheimer is something that might just interest me when it becomes available on home media but I'm not sure.

As for Barbie, I have 0% interest in it and I'm completely baffled as to why a Barbie movie was causing such anticipation and excitement in the media in the months leading up to its release. 

[Fluttershutter 2,485]

20 hours ago, Twot Shuffle said:

I'm a bit confused, how come these two are specifically being pitted against each other?

Other than them being the complete opposite of each other in tone and premiering basically at the same time. Or is that literally it? 

I don't get it either. I guess just something's funny so people keep spreading it.

[RDDash 19,184]

I wanted to see Barbie because was more fun to watch than some documentary about the guy who built the nuclear bomb, but for now, I don't have time to watch it.

[Dark Qiviut 22,430]

When Oppenheimer gets nominated for Best Picture next year, it will more than deserve it. But it's not my cup of tea, so I'm not interested in seeing it.

Barbie, OTOH, interested me, and I saw it earlier tonight. Such a great film!

[Yakamaru 3,127]

On 2023-07-23 at 11:54 AM, Megas said:

Wouldn’t be the first time 

 

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This. Make this into a bloody movie. Or even better, a movie AND a game. My life would then be complete. o3o

I won't watch either. I would however watch a new season of The Expanse..

[Clawdeen 14,263]

If I see either of them it will be Barbie. I’m not into movies like Oppenheimer although a friend posted on fb that it was good. I prefer more fun lighthearted movies. 

[Savy 5,077]

I've yet to see either of them, but if I do I'll probably go see Barbie.

[SparklingSquirrels 21,345]

I wasn’t really planning on seeing either but now I might be interested in both. I wish Oppenheimer wasn’t so long though…

[Antiyonder 1,153]

On 2023-07-22 at 8:28 PM, Star heart 777 said:

I'm sure if you're a 5 year old girl, the parent of one or been a huge collector of the dolls it will be a hit for you but for a general movie I can't imagine it will hold much value.

Well as someone who has watched animation aimed at girls more often there is the simple fun factor.

It's like with the original MLP series.  Is it good?  Maybe not, but neither is say the original Transformers😁 which some hold up as being on par with Batman The Animated Series or Gargoyles.

[Megas 27,675]

6 minutes ago, Antiyonder said:

Well as someone who has watched animation aimed at girls more often there is the simple fun factor.

It's like with the original MLP series.  Is it good?  Maybe not, but neither is say the original Transformers😁 which some hold up as being on par with Batman The Animated Series or Gargoyles.

Big Transformers fan here. I love the 80s cartoon but it's nowhere near the same league as those two shows and I rarely see anyone say as much(now Beast Wars on the other hand....). It's definitely a product of its time(though imo it adds to its charm)