On the morning of July 3rd, Mr. Vi Kiến Thành, the Director of the Department of Cinematography, announced that the authorities had issued a directive to ban the screening of Barbie from Warner Bros. due to the violation of the “moral standards” clause. The decision to halt the screening and distribution of this film was made by the National Film Classification Council after a recent review meeting.
Previously, the film Barbie was set to premiere in Vietnam on July 21st, aligning with the global release schedule announced by Warner Bros. Currently, the film’s poster and promotional information have been completely removed from all national cinema websites. Earlier, both Barbie and the film Oppenheimer (set to be released on the same date) had created a buzz leading up to their July 21st release.
Barbie is anticipated to be a summer blockbuster produced by Warner Bros., drawing inspiration from the iconic doll brand that has captivated audiences worldwide. The character of Barbie is portrayed by actress Margot Robbie, who brings the colorful world of plastic dolls to life. Directed by female filmmaker Greta Gerwig, the film features a storyline that sees Barbie and her male counterpart Ken (played by Ryan Gosling) enter the real world, leading to many comedic and adventurous encounters.
Currently, audiences in the country are left in shock, with many expressing disappointment over the ban on Barbie due to its content allegedly violating Vietnamese regulations.
Audience comments:
– What is Barbie doing now?
– The country only has one option, but this film must be banned anyway.
– Not screening this film still leaves other films available, and it seems unfair.
– I like Margot, but hearing this news makes me upset, and this is still a movie of summer. So goodbye…
– Such a pity, thought it would be a “blockbuster,” but who knows.
