Watched: 07/24/2020
Format: Amazon Watch Party
Viewing: Third
Decade: 1960's
Director: Roger Vadim
I've never actually *liked* Barbarella (1968), and watching it a third time did nothing to improve that opinion. Even back in high school when the hint of boob was a welcome thing, I thought the movie was so clunky (and not in a fun way) I turned it off.
As a grown-assed watcher, it's a slog. I am sure a certain kind of 1960's beatnik probably liked it, but I am not one of those beatniks. For a movie that prides itself on sexiness, it's attempts at sexiness are so awkward, it's deeply unsexy and boring to boot.
Visually, though? - it's astounding, so I recommend putting it on mute and playing it on your TV during a party.
I've wondered if the original, uncut version of the movie is any good. From the rumors I've heard about it, the film only did well when it was cut down to an R rating, so maybe not. I'm not planning on finding out, though.
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