Read my spoiler-free movie review of Barbie (2023).
An unexpected existential crisis is at the heart of director Greta Gerwig’s long-awaited Barbie movie.
Set in a perfect world with perfect beings as neighbours, Gerwig’s film is a comedy/adventure/fantasy that stars Margot Robbie as the world’s most popular doll, along with Ryan Gosling in the role of Ken, Barbie’s best male friend.
I must admit that I’m someone for whom Barbie wasn’t a favourite toy. As such I was unsure I’d be interested in a movie about this particular pink-loving super popular children’s toy. Especially since the initial teaser trailer gave zero hints about the quite compelling core premise of Gerwig’s film.
Now, I find myself looking forward to seeing Barbie’s awakening and watching Robbie do her thing, as only she can. There’s also Will Ferrell’s guaranteed to be fun turn as the CEO of Barbie manufacturer, Mattel.
I’m curious, are you ruling out the potential of developing a newfound appreciation for pink after seeing this movie? I’m certainly not. After all, we all know to never say never, right?
Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey, Ariana Greenblat, Helen Mirren, John Cena, Michael Cera, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Alexandra Shipp, Rhea Perlman, Ritu Arya, Nicola Coughlan, Hari Nef, and Dua Lipa also star.
Barbie Release Dates: July 21st, 2023 (US & UK)…
Happy Film Loving
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