I was looking forward to writing a blog about Barbarella. As I sat in front of this stark, white blogger box, I realized I don't have much to say about it. Don't get me wrong, I loved it. I have a deep affection for fantasy ala The Neverending Story, Willow and Time Bandits. Barbarella definitely sent off similar vibes. For that reason I will forever love it without question.So yes, I enjoyed the film. What's more important is how much I enjoyed Jane Fonda in the film. From the opening credits Fonda is basically on parade. I was shocked at how OK I was with that. Sure I knew Fonda wasn't always a legwarmer wearing workout maven. I just didn't realize how sublime and lovely she was. She was approximately 30 years of age in Barbarella. Time has been kind to her. My love goes beyond her physical appearance. The second she opened her mouth my heart belonged to her and her alone. She basically carried that whole movie. I was just blown away.
The spaceship set covered in shag was amazing. The psychedelic view screen and array of costumes were dazzling. This film is so dated and so wonderful. Very rarely do I walk away from a film wishing I could be a character. I want to be Barbarella, Queen of the galaxy.
2 comments:
Barbarella is a fantastic film, and you're right, Fonda more or less carries it from beginning to end. That hideous "barbed wire" movie from the 90's with Pam Anderson was supposed to be a comparison of sorts, but you can't compare to Barbarella. There's nothing like it. Except maybe the original Flash Gordon, which Barbarella often reminded me of.
I actually just ordered Barbarella again (used to have it years ago but was destroyed in what I like to call the Evil Ex Years) and can't wait to revisit it after all these years.
One of my favorite Fonda movies is still Klute. Always makes me happy to know she won the Oscar for that one. Plus I'm a huge Donald Sutherland fan.
And to the other comment on here... I agree, Flash Gordon is probably the closest film to the campy sexuality of Barbarella.
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