MWG: Barbarella
Alicia has joined the Movie Watching Group and it is now her turn to pick a movie. When we were dancing at the Fez, they played part of Barbarella on the wall. Marci and I laughed at it, but Alicia became intrigued since she had never seen it. She has now decided that everyone must watch it and post their reviews!
Netflix synopsis: A young Jane Fonda stars as the shapely 41st century space traveler dispatched to apprehend missing scientist Durand Durand (Milo O’Shea), whose latest handiwork threatens to bring evil back to the galaxy. En route, Barbarella discovers the joys of celestial sex and experiences kinky misadventures with a mélange of bizarre characters. Fans of sci-fi kitsch will treasure the camp classic, which heaps on the psychedelic scenery with gaudy aplomb.
Rotten Tomato Score: 72%
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What a fabulously bad movie! It was so cheesy and over the top that i had to half pay attention to it, which meant towards the end I had no idea what was going on, but that’s okay. I’m not losing any sleep over missing out on major plot points.
Random thoughts while watching it:
-When she asked the spaceship to wake her up in 154 hours, I thought who could sleep that long. Then I remembered Amy could.
-I learned that sex is distracting and dangerous to maximum efficiency
-Shag carpeting makes a comeback in the 41st century.
-Having pill sex, curls and blow dries your hair.
-Pro tip: so many dramatic moments begin with screaming.
-The movie made the The Official Razzie Movie Guide list of 100 Amusingly Bad Movies.
I learned so many things from this movie. Everyone should have to see it at least once. If it had awesome music, I might watch it again like Xanadu, but it doesn’t so this one time is enough for me. 😉
I think this movie should always be watched with a drink in hand. Maybe even the whole bottle. I was entertained by the horrible music and how fast she got naked in the movie. I was creeped out by the dolls and felt that they distracted from the nakedness and sex in the movie. I think my favorite part of the movie was when they were trying to torture her to death with the sex machine. If I have to choose a way to die I would like to choose death by orgasm. All I was thinking during the movie was how impressed I was with Jane Fonda for having a career after this movie. I am glad that I have now watched this movie but I agree that once is enough.
How did I forget the Death by Sex machine? I remember looking up at one point saying, “Oh, killing her by orgasm. I remember Ali saying something about that. Interesting.” Excellent!
All I can say is, I’m glad the movie ended. Oh my god! Why didn’t I remember it being so bad when I was younger. Holy crap!
It’s my turn to pick now. I choose…….
HEAVY METAL!
So strangest thing happened the other day. I just hooked up my DVD player again this week and reviewed my Netflix list. There was Barbarella, proudly displayed as the next movie to be sent out. Somehow it fell tragically to the bottom of the list. Now I can’t find it on there at all. It may be awhile before I solve this mystery.
On the other hand, I have never seen Heavy Metal, looking forward to it.
so I’m watching this right now. I am going against Ali’s recommendation and not drinking yet, which I’m sure I’ll regret.
Already the special effects are thrilling me to no end. I think the shag carpeting all over the walls and ceiling is very bold!
All the plastic looks so uncomfortable to wear.
If I had Jane Fonda’s money I would have bought the rights to this and every single copy and destroyed them.
Now we are on the frozen planet with freaky kids and a disgusting looking ray thing? wtf?
Ack! I hate dolls! fast forward!
okay at this point I think my review is over, I’m going to leave this on to fulfill my duties but I am not paying attention.
I’ve already complained to Ali about 5 times about how awful this is! there is no amount of drinking that can fix this movie!
These are awesome reviews! hahaha.
Do i get some kind of prize for picking the worst movie ever made? I can’t wait until my next pick. How do i top this movie? 🙂