Bill Maher Criticizes 'Barbie' Movie for Inaccurate Portrayal of Gender Roles

Bill Maher said the film was preachy, man-hating, and promoted an outdated view of gender roles.
Maher took issue with the movie's portrayal of an all-male Mattel board, which does not reflect the real board's gender makeup.
Some figures agreed with Maher's criticism, while others praised the film's comedy and message of female empowerment.
Director Greta Gerwig said she did not expect the degree of backlash from conservative media.
Despite the criticism, the movie has been a box office success as the highest grossing live-action film by a female director.