It is the film of the year at the international box office, although its director and lead actor are not nominated for an Oscar in their respective categories. When the nominations were announced, Barbie was mentioned 8 times, proving that the film was not rejected by the Academy.
The feature film, which grossed $1.4 billion internationally and made Greta Gerwig the first director in history to direct a billion-dollar film, is nominated in the following categories: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress in America for Ferrera, Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling. , Best Adapted Screenplay for Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, Best Set Design, Best Costume Design and a double nomination for Best Original Score “I’m just Kenny“and”What was I made for? ?”
But nothing for Greta Gerwig for director and Margot Robbie, who were still among the favorites in the best actress category, with Annette Bening for Unsinkable, Lily Gladstone for Killers of Flower Moon, Sandra Huller for Anatomy of the Fall, Carey Mulligan for The Maestro. And Emma Stone for the poor creatures.
It’s surprising because the Barbie movie was born thanks to the hard work of Margot Robbie (also the film’s producer) and Greta Gerwig.
An exciting statement from Ryan Gosling
Omissions that cause a strong reaction, starting with Ryan Gosling Aka Ken, who released a statement expressing his disappointment at not seeing the two women behind the film nominated for an Oscar.
“It’s an honor to be nominated by my peers alongside such outstanding artists, in a year with so many great films. And I never thought I’d say that one day, but I’m also very honored and proud to have. Played a plastic doll named Ken.
There is no Ken without Barbie
But there is no Kenny without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people who brought this historic and world-famous film to life. No one could be recognized in the film without their talent, courage and genius.
To say I’m disappointed they weren’t nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement.
Against all odds, with nothing but a few silly, scantily clad and thankfully backwards puppets, they made us laugh, broke our hearts, left their mark on culture and made history. Their work should be recognized as well as that of the other very deserving nominees.
That said, I’m so happy for America Ferrera and the other incredible artists who contributed their talents to make this film truly revolutionary.”
A director who wrote history
and America Ferrera The very person who in Barbie gave us one of the year’s most powerful and distinctive speeches about what it means to be a woman also addressed the failures of Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie.
The interpreter of one of the people of the feature film, Gloria, said on the microphone Deadline :
“They are my friends and I want to celebrate their incredible work. They created history, raised the bar. They didn’t just set records at the box office, they did things that resonated around the world and the impact of their actions is and will be felt in our culture. I think I join a lot of people who want to be recognized for that.”
They did something that affected the whole world.
But the stars of the feature film aren’t the only ones disappointed they didn’t get to see the two women responsible for the Oscar-nominated Barbie. After the nominations were announced last night, many netizens expressed their displeasure.
including a journalist buzzfeed which takes part of Gloria’s famous speech in the film by adapting the situation.
“You have to be a leading actress, but you can’t be a best actress. You have to be a strong director, but you can’t be nominated for Best Director.
You must have a very popular dance song, but you can’t be nominated for Best Original Song (Editor’s Note: Referring to the title “dance the night away“by Dua Lipa).”
The opinion was shared by several viewers who regret that these nominations completely contradict the message of the film by nominating Ryan Gosling and not Margot Robbie, and that the director, who still went down in history and managed to turn Barbie into a movie of the generation, is not recognized. his peers.
“Ryan Gosling, even though he deserves it, was nominated for an Oscar for Barbie, and Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie weren’t? That clearly proves the movie’s interest in 2024. You can’t count it out!”
“Greta Gerwig created one of the most original films of the decade, a film that completely shattered people’s expectations of what a Barbie movie could be and touched millions… and yet it doesn’t seem worthy of a Best Director nomination… ? ?”
Reactions from professionals and the public questioning the choices and regrets of the voters, like this internet user, the Academy of Oscars is turning its back on the public.
“Greta Gerwig not being nominated for Best Director literally shows that the Academy has turned its back on what the audience wants to see. A film made with such love and brilliance. Shame on you.”
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay with Cord Jefferson for American Fantasy, Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer, Tony McNamara Poor creatures And Jonathan Glazer for Interest Zone Will Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach win the coveted Barbie statue?
Answer on the night of March 10-11.
Source: Allocine
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