Television actress Juhi Parmar recently went to watch the movie “Barbie” with her 10-year-old daughter, but she came out of the theatre after a few minutes. Juhi was unhappy with the content of the film, stating that it is not suitable for children due to explicit scenes and language. In response, she penned down a note addressed to the makers of the Barbie movie.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Juhi Parmar posted a four-page open letter expressing her concerns about the movie. She wrote in the caption, “A lot of my own audience is not going to be happy with what I share today, some of you may send me a lot of angst, but I share this note as a concerned parent to Barbie! And for the other parents out there, don’t make the mistake I did, and please do check before you take your child to the film, that choice is yours! #responsibleparentingwithjuhi #parenting #responsibleparenting #parent.”
However, some users criticized her, pointing out that she should have known the movie’s content beforehand, as it is not intended for children. One user wrote, “Instead of posting a review based on 10-15 minutes of the movie, maybe try watching the entire thing and then form an opinion? Also, in your entire post, you give no example of what was even inappropriate in the movie. The reason it’s PG-13 is because Barbie is a functioning adult, and the movie has themes deeper than a child could ever understand. The only reason you’re pissed is because they showed Barbie as an actual woman and not just the perfect idea you’ve been feeding your kids. If you watched the entire thing (with or without your kid), you would have been able to write a more intellectual review than whatever this post is.”
Another user commented, “‘You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere, Imagination, life is your creation. I’m a blonde bimbo girl in a fantasy world; Dress me up, make it tight, I’m your dolly, You’re my doll, rock’n’roll, feel the glamour in pink. Kiss me here, touch me there, hanky panky.’ I wonder if this is appropriate for a young girl? The movie is at least trying to redeem this.”
Regarding the movie itself, “Barbie” was directed by Greta Gerwig and has been receiving appreciation from various quarters.