Did a film critic cross the line for making obese comments?

by kyle Posted 2013/02/11 13:42:52

Related Topics: Melissa McCarthy, Academy Awards, Red Carpet, New York, Oscar, Movie, Cross, Calling, Obese, 2012, News, Weight, Award, Director, Academy Award, Actress

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Red Carpet Arrivals for Academy Awards Ceremony

Actress Melissa McCarthy’s weight is blasted in a recent movie review.

New York Observer critic, Rex Reed, calls the Oscar-nominated actress a “female hippo” and “tractor-sized” in a review of McCarthy’s New Movie Identity Thief.

Reed also added her career is a study in “being obese and obnoxious with equal success.”

McCarthy received an Oscar nomination for her 2011 role in the movie, Bridesmaids.

Bridesmaid’s film director, Paul Feig, responded to Reed’s
review tweeting, “For his catty and school bully name-calling of the
supremely talented Melissa McCarthy, I cordially invite Mr. Rex Reed to
go (expletive) himself.”

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Richard M. Nixon 2013/02/11 14:14:40

yes

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She's fat. She knows she's fat. So do we. But Rex Reed has always been a prick and is being consistent. That's no excuse for being cruel; that's someone else's job.

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Samantha Green 2013/02/15 02:44:58

yes

That's so mean and so stupid

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Sunshine 2013/02/12 20:46:51

yes

That was very rude! He definitely didn´t have to call her a ¨female hippo.¨ I think she´s quite pretty. :)

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ladyjane 2013/02/12 05:22:51

yes

Some men just don't take the time to look in the mirror to see how they really look! I hate men that are so critical of any woman because they are the ones that want perfection and will never have it because the perfect or so called perfect woman will never give them a second look and they don't deserve it. They don't deserve a second look from any woman because they would never be a decent caring mate.

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Jalysa Ellis 2013/02/12 01:29:39

yes

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He didn't have to call her a female hippo. You can point out someone's flaw without being high school level mean to someone. Actually, no one should be pointing out other people's flaws seeing as how no one's perfect.

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Christopher Kirchen 2013/02/12 00:12:12

yes

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I personally think so, but when someone gets into the public eye they have to realize that not everyone is going to be nice.

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Jeff 2013/02/11 23:39:42 (edited)

yes

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He didn't even do a film review, he evidently can't see the forest for the trees. She's a beautiful, gifted, actor and comedian. Look at the free publicity she's gotten, all at his expense !

Rex Reed Photo
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HipJipC 2013/02/11 23:12:38

yes

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I read movie critics to find out about the MOVIE. He can keep his personal junk and issues out of it, I'm not interested. About time he goes to see a psychologist about his fat people issues. I see many on this post might benefit from the same.

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DebraDeJonge 2013/02/11 21:52:48

yes

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He's just a snitty idiot. He should mind his own business and stick to reviewing films not criticizing the appearance of the actors/actresses. I wonder if he'd make snarky comments about a larger sized man?

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stevie.luplow 2013/02/11 20:27:23

yes

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That wasn't appropriate...it's just plain wrong to say anything like that to any human being.

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Hidden Noname 2013/02/11 20:01:09

yes

Hollywood and the Left is notorious for screaming about not judging people for being themselves, but then feels justified in criticizing and judging people who don't fit into their mold of perfection. How outraged would Hollywood and the media have been if someone had said something about Rex Reed not qualified to be a critic because he was a flaming homosexual? How about not judging people on their color, religious and political affiliation, sexual orientation AND their size? Why should prejudice be allowed for any category?

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bacon.nivison 2013/02/11 17:39:11

no

Said what he chose to say. Illustrates more about him than it does her. I don't figure saying, "I'm a dumbass is "crossing the line," especially when it's true.

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QC 2013/02/11 16:41:41

no

The truth hurts....

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HipJipC to QC 2013/02/11 23:16:39

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No, having complete strangers judge you for your appearance is what hurts. Shallow people hurt.
lacking depth; superficial: a mind that is not narrow but shallow.

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QC to HipJipC 2013/02/12 03:52:29 (edited)

If you don't like it, then don't let yourself go until you are humongous. It is dumb to allow yourself to become fat and then expect people not to judge you for it. I guess if that is how you live your life then you must like feeling sorry for yourself, as you give yourself unlimited opportunities to do so....

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bettyboop 2013/02/11 16:25:25

yes

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He's old and bitter and apparently thinks he makes himself look good when he dogs others.

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JohnT 2013/02/11 16:09:55

yes

I guess he has poor skills at just sticking to the movie script and writing about the actual movie. Failure to do his job can him.

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k.a.walker 2013/02/11 15:27:40

yes

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His comments were completely uncalled for. I think that Ms. McCarthy is a lovely woman, and a very intelligent woman, and a great actress, and Reed was very rude and really made an ass of himself.

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Kronan_1 2013/02/11 15:26:54

no

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How is it crossing a line, telling the truth. She's a bulbous, obese, marshmallow fluff, fatty. How is she even in the movies? Is this where we are headed. Diabetic, heart attack, clogged arteries, Fatasses? Are we going to glorify that now? Given most all Hollywierd are Obama supporters, this is one way of ridding the undesirables. Encourage obesity and people will die of heart related illnesses. Dibetes. Respiratory failure. No thanks.

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bettyboop to Kronan_1 2013/02/11 16:29:13

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This coming from someone who is not even willing to show his own face. We can't see how ugly your outside is, but you certainly have proved how ugly your inside is. Perhaps you think it is okay to bully others because they are fat, but it is not. How would you like it if I bullied you for your inability to obtain an erection or because you have a small penis and are balding?

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Kronan_1 to bettyboop 2013/02/11 20:39:12

Go look at my profile and you can see. It's not that hard. Click on my name.

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HipJipC to Kronan_1 2013/02/11 22:53:45

LOL, you expecting twins or triplets! All that drivel above, talk about the pot calling the kettle black! Doesn't look much like you're saying "no thanks". Geez, fat people have been on the planet way before fast food and Hollyweird (lol, liked that one). And they have always been ridiculed and because some humans are stupid animals and their dna never upgrades, it will always be that way.

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HipJipC to bettyboop 2013/02/11 22:57:37

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He has a gut that screams diabetic, heart attack and clogged arteries. Just another pot calling the kettle black. What else is new! Perceptions are messed up in some people, especially fat men, lol!

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ladyjane to HipJipC 2013/02/12 05:40:52

+1
You are so right about this picture!

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QC to Kronan_1 2013/02/11 16:42:33

+2
It is America today. And sadly enough, people are enabling obesity....

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Hidden ... to Kronan_1 2013/02/11 20:04:26

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It's crossing the line because it has nothing to do with her talent, but her size. It's bullying and judgemental, prejudiced, rude, hurtful... That's why it's crossing the line.

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Kronan_1 to Hidden ... 2013/02/11 20:40:42

If she didn't want ton hear what others thought of her waddling ass, then she should not be in the public spotlight.

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HipJipC to Kronan_1 2013/02/11 23:07:20

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I'm sure she's heard it her entire life. She didn't have to be in the public spotlight to find nasty people.

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Hidden ... to Kronan_1 2013/02/11 23:56:25

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Dude, I saw your pictures, you're nearly the same size she is. Going by your theory, you shouldn't be on a public forum, as people might distracted from your views by your appearance.

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Jackie G - Poker Playing Pa... 2013/02/11 15:20:14

yes

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Reed was arrested for shop lifting in 2000 - seems to me that makes him more unacceptable than talented lovely lady.

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Jeff to Jackie ... 2013/02/11 23:56:47 (edited)

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LOL He stole 3 CDs in Manhattan. What a class act :--)

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MentalGopher 2013/02/11 14:56:54

yes

I was going to ask what an obese comment was and if it was anything like an obscene comment. Then I read the entire part of the question and was relieved I didn't make too much of an ass out of myself.

All I can say is if I got paid as much as Rex Reed apparently does for stating the obvious, I should be rolling in dough.

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Harley Quinn 2013/02/11 14:40:23

yes

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Her weight has nothing to do with the movie.

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MsDianna 2013/02/11 14:36:47

yes

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she doesn't need anyone to tell her she's not thin. but if she's happy with who she is that nasty man should shut his filthy mouth!

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Richard M. Nixon 2013/02/11 14:14:40

yes

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She's fat. She knows she's fat. So do we. But Rex Reed has always been a prick and is being consistent. That's no excuse for being cruel; that's someone else's job.

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Hidden ... to Richard... 2013/02/11 20:09:13

Joan Rivers shouldn't talk about other peoples' appearance either. God only knows what she would look like today without the endless facelifts, implants, botox-ing, liposuctions, alcohol, pills, etc. How would her lifestyle be healthier, admirable and less criticized that someone who has a weight issue?

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Jeff to Hidden ... 2013/02/12 00:03:16

She'd probably look a lot better than she does today. That is, if you don't like the
Martian on Steroids Look.

she looks like a Martian on steroids.

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Richard... to Hidden ... 2013/02/12 00:08:06

While I was alive I had a problem with people like her and Mr. Reed, who make their living by being cruel. Didn't like 'em. People will always make fun of each other and their customs.

It's called a "barka".

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Constant Commenter 2013/02/11 14:09:13

yes

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Yes, but what else is new? It is just another example of what goes on in this country. I'll bet he wouldn't have referred to any number of oversized male actors this way. Sexism is alive and well in America....

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Kashee 2013/02/11 13:52:48

yes

+2
It's terrible.

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Mrs.B 2013/02/11 13:44:57

yes

+2
Yes he is a ass looking to make a bigger name for himself.

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