On Thursday, the trailer for Amy Schumer's new movie I Feel Pretty was released.
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Schumer's character, Renee, struggles with low self-esteem and "wants to be pretty and feel the parts of life that open up to you when you're gorgeous," Schumer said in an interview with Ellen.
In the film, Renee falls off her bike during a SoulCycle class, then wakes up and "starts seeing [herself] as a supermodel."
Comedian Sofie Hagen raised several points about the trailer, first questioning who it's meant to resonate with:
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Hagen also felt the "hitting your head to feel pretty" plot was problematic.
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To read Hagen's full critique, click here.
Others shared similar thoughts on the concept.
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Some people didn't understand the backlash.
Others just expressed excitement to see a movie that aims to promote body positivity:
