Twitter CEO Elon Musk has criticized the recently-released “Barbie” film for its apparent political leaning. The film, which earned $155 million in domestic box-office revenue in its opening weekend, has faced backlash from some conservative observers, including Musk.

Musk took issue with the film’s use of the word “patriarchy,” suggesting it was overused to the point of excess.

“If you take a shot every time Barbie says the word ‘patriarchy’ you will pass out before the movie ends,” Musk wrote.

He has been vocal in the past about his views on “wokeness,” which he described as a threat to modern civilization.

His 2021 remarks concerning The Onion, a satirical website, highlighted his concern that humor is often lost in the wake of the “woke mind virus.”

Musk’s criticism of the film followed a review by Ben Shapiro, the former editor of the Daily Wire.

Shapiro sparked a conversation among movie fans when he noted the film’s frequent use of the word “patriarchy.”

In an opinion column, he argued that the movie misled viewers by masking a feminist narrative within a film many expected to be a fun exploration of the world of Barbie.

The film’s director, Greta Gerwig, explained in an interview with Vogue that she saw Barbie as a symbol, creating an abstract poem about the iconic doll that she compared to the Apostles’ Creed, a statement of Christian beliefs.

“It is literally impossible to be a woman. … You have to answer for men’s bad behavior, which is insane, but if you point that out, you’re accused of complaining. … never forget that the system is rigged. … I’m just so tired of watching myself and every single other woman tie herself into knots so that people will like us.”

She also argued that Ken, Barbie’s counterpart, was introduced to enhance Barbie’s image, a concept she compared to the Genesis creation story.

A character in the film notably expressed frustration with societal expectations of women, arguing that they often carry the burden of men’s bad behavior.

This sentiment encapsulated the broader theme of the film, which has prompted varied responses among audiences based on their political beliefs.

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