A writer has slammed the new Toy Story 4 movie for its lack of diversity, disablism and anti-feminism.
Stella Duffy, from the UK, claims Pixar’s latest film release fails to represent the minorities and went on to criticize it for having ‘no black lead characters.’
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Review show, she said:
Seriously, it’s 2019! What on Earth are Disney doing having a film that has no leads that are black characters.’
Yes, there are black actors, but they are yellow and they are green and they are plush! How can they possibly think that it’s alright now?
But not everyone was in agreement with her views – with many reinforcing the idea it’s just a ‘movie for kids.’
‘Omg get over yourself, they are toys,’ wrote one, while another commented: ‘Slow day, eh? It’s a kids movie and no need to create a problem when there isn’t one.’
Stella went on to dismiss the idea that Bo Peep is a feminist and also labeled the film as ‘disablist’ – suggesting it is prejudiced against those with disabilities.
‘Okay, let’s talk about the white feminism on display here,’ she explained. ‘Oh look! Bo-Peep’s a feminist. No, she’s not!’
‘She’s still going to fall in love, she’s still going to have the happily ever after, that’s not feminism! It’s a woman who kicks off her skirt to reveal bloomers.’
She added: ‘Had a couple of thoughts… and does some high wire acts. And it’s disablist! It covers ALL bases! […] It looks good – but Disney is supposed to LOOK good. There has to be content to the story too!’
In a comment she shared with her 28k Twitter followers, Stella additionally penned: ‘Just had my first-ever reviewing hate email as a result of noting that only has white toy leads & the Mamet is, er, misogynist.’
And people on social media had a lot to say on the matter – with many disagreeing with her strong viewpoint.
‘It’s a film. Get over yourself,’ wrote one, while another said: ‘OMG stop being offended by everything.’
Another commented: ‘Great publicity, giving a negative review on a well-made film and making points about racism and misogynist writing where it’s really not needed! But at least everyone knows your name now which is exactly what you wanted.’
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Meanwhile, a fourth asked: ‘Are you saying anti-feminist fall in love?’ to which Stella replied:
‘No, rather that they’re touting it as a feminist film but the minute Woody appears in her sights, her story trajectory is obvious – and the formation of the couple is assured.’
