“Barbie” is a comedic fantasy movie that left everyone feeling Kenough last summer and was a sensation that everyone talked about. It was the other half of the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon as “Oppenheimer,” a movie about the making of the atomic bomb, was released into theaters at the same time.
“Barbie” can be considered the more popular half of “Barbenheimer,” as it brought in $1.446 billion at the box office. Movie-goers wore pink to theaters and posted videos on TikTok.
“Barbie” became popular again when Ryan Gosling performed the song, “I’m Just Ken” at the Oscars this year. The song was nominated for Best Original Song.
“Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, was released in theaters on July 21, 2023.
The film is about Barbie and Ken leaving Barbie Land to go to the human world where they learn what it is like to be human.
Margot Robbie, also known for starring in “Suicide Squad,” “Birds of Prey,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Babylon” and “The Legend of Tarzan,” plays Barbie.
Ryan Gosling, who has starred in “The Notebook,” “La La Land,” “Remember the Titans,” “Crazy, Stupid, Love” and “The Gray Man,” plays Ken.
The cast of “Barbie” is filled with popular actors and actresses, just one of the reasons it is so popular. In addition to Robbie and Gosling, the cast includes America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, John Cena, Michael Cera, Simu Liu, Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa, Alexandra Shipp, Hari Nef, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Scott Evans, Connor Swindells, Nicola Coughlan, Dua Lipa and Helen Mirren.
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell won an Oscar for Best Song for “What Was I Made For?”
America Ferrera’s speech about being a woman was the best scene in the movie. She plays Gloria, the human woman to whom Robbie’s Barbie is linked.
Barbie admits she does not feel good about herself anymore, so Gloria a speech empowering to both Barbie and viewers of the film. It is a crucial part of the movie that shows the meaning of the film is more than just a typical comedic fantasy movie.
“Barbie” has a rating of 6.8/10 from IMDb and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 88%. The audience score is 83%. The movie is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. The IMDb score is surprising, but the Rotten Tomatoes scores are not.
I give “Barbie” a 9.5/10 because it is entertaining despite its serious message. My rating is high because of the cast, the incredible set, the music, the comedy, and the sentiment.
It is the perfect movie for summer and everyone should see it. It is not just for women.
“Barbie” is now streaming on Max, Hulu, and YouTube. It is also available on DVD and Blu-ray.