Marc Maron, the comedian and podcaster, is showering praise on Greta Gerwig‘s film adaptation of Barbie and criticizing the “certain men” who took offense at its portrayal of men and masculinity. In a TikTok post, Maron lauded the movie as a “masterpiece” and called the comedy about men “inspired.” He addressed the right-wing conservatives who expressed criticism and attempted to build a grift around it, calling their reaction “embarrassing” and labeling them as “insecure babies.”
Barbie stars Margot Robbie as a resident of Barbieland who discovers the real world is not the feminist utopia she believed it to be. Ryan Gosling plays Ken, who brings toxic ideals of modern patriarchy to their colorful plastic home. Despite the backlash from some conservative pundits, the movie has received critical acclaim and commercial success, smashing the record for the biggest debut of a female-directed film and ranking among the highest-grossing movies of 2023.
Maron applauded the film’s ability to apply progressive politics and basic feminism in a funny and informative way that engages the audience. He praised the performances, the screenplay by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, and the inclusion of Will Ferrell‘s comedic talents. The film’s approach to explaining feminist ideas in an entertaining manner left Maron feeling proud.
Beyond his appreciation for Barbie, Maron has been busy this year with guest appearances on various series and voice acting in movies. His endorsement of the film adds to its growing acclaim and cements its place as a significant achievement in the realm of entertainment.