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BristolCavendish · 4 December 2016, 05:49 AM

Word has is that Amy Schumer is slated to portray 'Barbie' in an upcoming film scheduled to be released in 2017. Talk about questionable casting. Wouldn't this be the equivalent of having Rosie O'Donnell play the lead role in Pretty Woman? Not going stand in line for this one or wait for the DVD.

Wesley Crusher · 4 December 2016, 05:59 AM

sco · 4 December 2016, 06:18 AM

Why not? I'm sure my girls will want to see it.

capote · 4 December 2016, 07:03 AM

I don't understand why movie fans should be upset, but I guess the internet is going to turn this into a Mad Max, Ghost Buster hysteria.

GradyPhilpott · 4 December 2016, 07:37 AM

Who's Amy Shumer?

Tri-Tip · 4 December 2016, 07:45 AM

I don't find Amy Shumer the least bit attractive.

psv · 4 December 2016, 07:47 AM

Come on guys, it will be awesome! It will be a non conventional barbie movie (which is about the most stupid toy invention ever, portraying that girls are ditzy and only interesting in shopping, makeup and getting married) so I fully expect Amy to slaughter that image and make a funny movie out of it.

cajunron · 4 December 2016, 07:55 AM

I think she is funny and pretty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess.

sco · 4 December 2016, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I don't find Amy Shumer the least bit attractive.

Thanks for the info

superdog · 4 December 2016, 08:23 AM

You know, fwiw, the OP has a fair point.

I've got nothing against Amy Schumer. I'm not a fan, but I'm not anti either.

That said, cast as Barbie? Now I've got no skin in this game. I'll never see this movie. No matter who is in it. But it's apparently more of the same PC that we've seen lately.

Maybe it's time to stop changing "history" and start creating new characters that are more in line with what our society wants today.

Baco Noir · 4 December 2016, 08:32 AM

I'm sure it's meant to be a satire.

Wesley Crusher · 4 December 2016, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I don't find Amy Shumer the least bit attractive.

She looks like Will Farrell.

AzPaul · 4 December 2016, 08:56 AM

Thought her last movie 'Trainwreck' was very funny. Granted, I'm not particularly keen on politically outspoken entertainers, but that usually doesn't have much to do with whether or not I enjoy one of their movies.

Abdullah71601 · 4 December 2016, 09:36 AM

This seems like Will Smith playing James West in Wild Wild West. Fine actor, bad fit for the role.

andromeda160 · 4 December 2016, 09:44 AM

I think she'll kill it with sattire, I mean what do you expect a barbie movie to be? If I wanted to see barbie in action id hit up pornhub. Lets be honest.

Chadridv · 4 December 2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

I think she'll kill it with sattire, I mean what do you expect a barbie movie to be? If I wanted to see barbie in action id hit up pornhub. Lets be honest.

Wesley Crusher · 4 December 2016, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

I think she'll kill it with sattire, I mean what do you expect a barbie movie to be? If I wanted to see barbie in action id hit up pornhub. Lets be honest.

Etschell · 4 December 2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Who's Amy Shumer?

Heavy set comedian who heckles her patrons. Or seth rogen in drag

superdog · 4 December 2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

I think she'll kill it with sattire, I mean what do you expect a barbie movie to be? If I wanted to see barbie in action id hit up pornhub. Lets be honest.

Great point.

BristolCavendish · 4 December 2016, 11:48 AM

Just thinking. Going back to 'Pretty Woman' for a moment, now if Richard Gere had come back for Rosie O'Donnell (or Amy Schumer for that matter) instead of Julia Roberts, would movie-going audiences be genuinely moved or thinking 'WTF'?

keschete · 5 December 2016, 02:05 AM

Ibtl

tvad · 5 December 2016, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Just thinking. Going back to 'Pretty Woman' for a moment, now if Richard Gere had come back for Rosie O'Donnell (or Amy Schumer for that matter) instead of Julia Roberts, would movie-going audiences be genuinely moved or thinking 'WTF'?

You don't get it. Read the posts above re: satire.

seand442 · 5 December 2016, 03:57 AM

Who gives a $hit? If you don't like her, don't see the movie. If you do like her and want to see the movie, see it.

BristolCavendish · 5 December 2016, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tvad

You don't get it. Read the posts above re: satire.

Trust me, I get it. Just not buying into the portrayal. re: miscast

tvad · 5 December 2016, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Trust me, I get it. Just not buying into the portrayal. re: miscast

Your responses, including this one, suggest you don't know the meaning of satire.

For a Barbie satire, Schumer is not only not miscast, but she is perhaps the ideal casting choice.

BristolCavendish · 5 December 2016, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tvad

Your responses, including this one, suggest you don't know the meaning of satire.

For a Barbie satire, Schumer is not only not miscast, but she is perhaps the ideal casting choice.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Are you her agent or just another Hollywood pundit? Satire often works best when the protagonist is easier on the eyes (eg. Reese Witherspoon/Legally Blonde or Anna Faris/House Bunny). This one is a stretch of the imagination as Ms. Schumer would hardly qualify as a Barbie candidate from Day 1. Then again, there is oftentimes no accounting for countless casting calls and Hollywood studio decisions. On a more positive note, may she flourish in a role that defies both the imagination and a general perception of reality at large. Perhaps it's the idealized unreality of Barbie imagery that makes Ms. Schumer such a prime candidate for this upcoming role. She certainly fulfills that requirement from the other end of the spectrum. *L* In the meantime, off to the Raiders game.

SearChart · 5 December 2016, 07:01 AM

Why exactly are we talking about Barbie?

Tony64 · 5 December 2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Why exactly are we talking about Barbie?

Cuz they locked the thread about ladies handbags?

Thatguy · 5 December 2016, 08:23 AM

No interest in a Barbie movie but speaking of casting I'm still annoyed at the casting for the Jack reacher movies.....

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Abdullah71601 · 5 December 2016, 08:45 AM

If it's satirical Barbie you're looking for, I vote for Rosie O'donnel.

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BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Attention: Movie Fans Word has is that Amy Schumer is slated to portray 'Barbie' in an upcoming film scheduled to be released in 2017. Talk about questionable casting. Wouldn't this be the equivalent of having Rosie O'Donnell play the lead role in Pretty Woman? Not going stand in line for this one or wait for the DVD.

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psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Come on guys, it will be awesome! It will be a non conventional barbie movie (which is about the most stupid toy invention ever, portraying that girls are ditzy and only interesting in shopping, makeup and getting married) so I fully expect Amy to slaughter that image and make a funny movie out of it.

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Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	This seems like Will Smith playing James West in Wild Wild West. Fine actor, bad fit for the role.

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andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I think she'll kill it with sattire, I mean what do you expect a barbie movie to be? If I wanted to see barbie in action id hit up pornhub. Lets be honest.

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BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Just thinking. Going back to 'Pretty Woman' for a moment, now if Richard Gere had come back for Rosie O'Donnell (or Amy Schumer for that matter) instead of Julia Roberts, would movie-going audiences be genuinely moved or thinking 'WTF'?

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