*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*
“Women can be anything…”
Barbie released in theaters on July 21st 2023. The fantasy-comedy film (based on the toy by Mattel) stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Michael Cera, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, and America Ferrera. It runs for approximately an hour and fifty-four minutes.
Barbie and Ken are enjoying their seemingly perfect lives in Barbie Land when Barbie begins to “malfunction,” causing them to travel to the real world to find out the source of the problem.
Here is the trailer:
Barbie is super fun, pulling us into a magical world filled with pizzazz and nostalgia. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
Ryan Gosling steals the show!
I expected Margot Robbie to be flawless as Barbie and she was, but Ryan Gosling was the BEST part of this movie! He definitely understood the assignment and went all in with his portrayal of Ken. He was laugh-out-loud funny and completely charming.
The other supporting characters did a good job as well. Michael Cera was a lot of fun (I wish he got more screen time) and I thought that America Ferrera gave an honest and relatable performance.
Nails the Barbie vibe and nostalgia.
I loved the vibrant colors, fashion, and music in this film. It was spot on and it really nailed the Barbie vibe with bubble gum pop perfection. It was hard not to smile during this film. It was a blast to watch and I appreciated how much effort it put into being authentic to the history of Barbie while still having a good time.
This movie also had some empowering messages about self-worth in it and a few life lessons as well, which I did not expect. I appreciate that it tried to transcend past an idea and actually created something heartwarming and imaginative in the process.
The Cons:
Takes itself too seriously at times…
Barbie excelled when it was having saucy fun with its content and narration. While I appreciated some of the heartwarming moments, I thought it lost some of its initial magic toward the end. I still enjoyed it, but it almost felt like I started watching a completely different movie…
So am I in or out?
I’m in!!!
Playful, offbeat, and so much fun!
There’s something in it for everyone.
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Barbie in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…
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