When fans heard Amy Schumer had a new movie coming out, they were excited to see what she had in store for them, as “Trainwreck” was an absolute gem. On Thursday, Schumer shared the official trailer for her new movie “I Feel Pretty” on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/amyschumer/status/961692058883952642
In the movie, Schumer plays Renee, who struggles with low self-esteem. During an interview on “Ellen,” Schumer said her character struggles with wanting to experience life the way pretty girls do, with all the same perks and opportunities.
During a Soul Cycle class, Schumer’s character falls off her bike, hits her head, and after waking up sees herself as a “supermodel.”
While the movie is supposed to teach girls about being confident and loving themselves, many people feel as though the film sends the wrong message about women who aren’t “the perfect size 2.”
https://twitter.com/SofieHagen/status/961966430068584448
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Many people shared their disgust for the film’s plot on Twitter.
This trailer makes me feel genuinely depressed. What were you thinking … smh 🤦♀️
Not cool man, not cool— Mr Whippy Is Back FC 🏆🏆🏆🏆 🍦💙8💙🍦Sergio🇺🇦 (@Arlandria_II) February 10, 2018
I had such high hopes but once again it’s the same narrative of a “bigger” girl being ugly. Implying that the only way we could be happy with ourselves is after a head injury that makes us “feel pretty” is just bullshit. 💁🏼♀️🙄 https://t.co/ARSXuRblpL
— Destiny | Body Liberation & Fashion (@itsyourdest) February 9, 2018
is this movie REALLY just making jokes about a fatter woman actually ~loving herself~ like that’s the funniest concept in the world……………………….. yikes https://t.co/AILxQ6CkcR
— parker elizabeth (@paperbackparks) February 9, 2018
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https://twitter.com/GodlessCharlie/status/962052364961120256
The majority of people expressing their outrage are saying that the movie gives a bad name to body positivity and is a bad look for “bigger girls everywhere.”
Excuse me- this new Amy Schumer movie where she’s supposed to be “gross” until she hits her head in a fucking Soul Cycle class and wakes up feeling “pretty” ?????????
— Bethany Cosentino (@BethanyCoast) February 9, 2018
— Dreams and Despair (@DreamandDespair) February 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/zgirl24/status/962430106298933248
I like you Amy, but you missed the mark on this one. It’s a big pass for me. pic.twitter.com/7jH4F1tJnf
— Elvita (@__Elvita__) February 10, 2018
did amy schumer really think a movie about a woman needing a blow to the head to feel confident in her body would uplift people????
— Rachel Whitehurst (@RachLWhitehurst) February 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/actualseawitch/status/962278405738676224
https://twitter.com/neonfiona/status/962464580797648896
https://twitter.com/Brocklesnitch/status/962082280066859008
In all honesty, I’m a fan of Amy Schumer and her comedy (most of the time), but I think this movie missed the mark just a little. I get the idea behind it, but I do think it can come off a bit offensive and unfair to girls who suffer from low self-esteem.
AMY SCHUMER MADE A FUCKING MOVIE WHERE A WOMAN WHO IS CONVENTIONALLY PRETTY BY REAL WORLD STANDARDS HAS TO BE BRAIN DAMAGED TO FIND HERSELF ATTRACTIVE AND LIVE CONFIDENTLY
FUCK ALL THE WAY OFF— Charlie Brazen (@charliebrazen) February 10, 2018
What do you think? Offensive, or hilarious?