The Beanie Bubble

Apple Original Films | Release Date: July 21, 2023

5.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 20 Ratings

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TVJerryJul 29, 2023

Zach Galifianakis gets a chance to go dramatic for this pivotal role and considering that the character isn't very likable, he does a decent job (with some of his own prickly personality showing thru). He plays Ty, a toy salesman whoZach Galifianakis gets a chance to go dramatic for this pivotal role and considering that the character isn't very likable, he does a decent job (with some of his own prickly personality showing thru). He plays Ty, a toy salesman who collaborated with 3 women to create the Beanie Baby phenomenon. When dealing with this powerful trio, he alternates between brilliant, charming and diabolical. Elizabeth Banks is the smart first partner, Sarah Snook plays his love interest and Geraldine Viswanathan is the online marketing brains. They all turn in strong performances. While things start with a bright comic tone, it often veers into drama, especially when Ty gets frustrated. Overall, it's an incredible story of an entrepreneurial success tempered with the reality of the personalities involved.… Expand

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JLuis_001Jul 28, 2023

The Beanie Babies were a sensation at the time, like many other things, but throughout this entire film, there is nothing to provide a compelling reason for the existence of this narrative.

There are so many things that don't need to beThe Beanie Babies were a sensation at the time, like many other things, but throughout this entire film, there is nothing to provide a compelling reason for the existence of this narrative.

There are so many things that don't need to be dramatized in film, you know? It's a squandering of talent focused on breathing life into an insignificant story.

Other than that, I must confess; I was taken aback when I realized that the male lead is Zach Galifianakis, who, to me, is completely unrecognizable without his distinctive beard.… Expand

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bertobellamyJul 30, 2023

Another bland product origin film. Sarah Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan are the best part. Yes, it has funny moments, but the plot gets messy while covering three different timelines. And the most important question is: did we really need aAnother bland product origin film. Sarah Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan are the best part. Yes, it has funny moments, but the plot gets messy while covering three different timelines. And the most important question is: did we really need a movie about this?… Expand

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DunkaccinoJul 29, 2023

Just another corporate biopic. The Beanie Bubble is no "Air," but for what it's worth, the cast gives out their effort.

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alanpotter17Aug 31, 2023

Este pequeno documentário peca em muitas situações, mesmo que a produção esteja muito rica em detalhes (a reprodução das pelúcias, os cenários, está incrível), como na cena linda de abertura onde um caminhão despeja os produtos na pista.
MasEste pequeno documentário peca em muitas situações, mesmo que a produção esteja muito rica em detalhes (a reprodução das pelúcias, os cenários, está incrível), como na cena linda de abertura onde um caminhão despeja os produtos na pista.
Mas aí entra um roteiro contemporâneo, portanto, anacrônico à obra que quer representar, e o que é pior, a edição extremamente irritante deste filme. Será que alguém avisa que não é todo diretor que consegue deixar o resultado funcional ao contar histórias em diversas linhas do tempo? Tem que ter muita competência para tal, e aqui é uma tortura, tanto que ficamos desejando que as histórias se intercalem, o que vai dando um alívio, mas aí já não é a história em si, mas a forma como estava sendo contada, que vai incomodando.
Para piorar, essa divisão em tempos diferentes visa fortalecer o discurso de "girl power", de modo que as mulheres que ajudaram a construir o império da Beanie saiam por cima ao final, mostrando como eram, então, exploradas. Claro que isso tudo é muita verdade, o problema aqui é que criaram uma caricatura de tudo o mais para legitimar o discurso, de modo que retira o peso da importância feminina no filme. É como se tudo fosse diminuído por tabela.
Assim, o filme nem se trata mais da empresa que não deu certo, sobram poucos elementos para se entender o que aconteceu e sobram elementos de um grito feminista meio entalado e ressentido.
Enfim, um filme com o elenco certo, cm uma boa produção, mas que faltou capricho e senso no roteiro e na direção, os principais pilares para nos envolvermos com a proposta. Acabam assim, tendo um saldo abaixo do esperado.… Expand

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kiarahaninAug 8, 2023

I watched this movie with my best friend of 20 years last weekend! We collected Beanie Babies growing up so this movie took us on a stroll down memory lane. All of the actors were great and the lingo in the movie was perfect for that era! WeI watched this movie with my best friend of 20 years last weekend! We collected Beanie Babies growing up so this movie took us on a stroll down memory lane. All of the actors were great and the lingo in the movie was perfect for that era! We had a wonderful night and the movie was all around a great experience!… Expand

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