Barbie – Movie Review
ABC Film Challenge – Oscar Nominations – B
Director: Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird)
Writer: Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach (Screenplay)
Cast
- Margot Robbie (Birds of Prey)
- Ryan Gosling (La La Land)
- Issa Rae (American Fiction)
- Kate McKinnon (Ghostbusters)
- Alexandra Shipp (Love Simon)
- Emma Mackey (Sex Education)
- America Ferrera (Ugly Betty)
Plot: Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
Runtime: 1 Hour 54 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Barbie starts when the stereotypical Barbie (Robbie) starts questioning her life in the Barbie Land. Everyone else becomes concerned until a trip to Weird Barbie (McKinnon) sends her on an adventure. She must go to the real world to bring the safety of Barbie Land. However, Ken (Gosling) joins her as his day is all about being noticed by Barbie.
Once they arrive in the real world, they discover the world is very different. Barbie must figure out who can help her, as Ken discovers he can be more than just a Beach Ken. However, they learn of the more dangerous side of the real world.
Verdict on Barbie
Barbie is a comedy following the residents of Barbie Land who start questioning their existence. It sees them travel to the real world for answers only to become shocked by what they discover. All leading to them needing to save their home.
This comedy took the world by storm, giving a big message about equality. It shows the difference between the two worlds and how both sides have a dominant sex, instead of being more open to accepting both. There is a message about living in peace with each other and creating a better world for everyone. The comedy works well and pokes fun at the real-world problems.
Where to Watch
Final Thoughts – Barbie is a fun comedy which reflects upon the world.
