Ever since it was announced that Mattel’s Barbie would be adapted to the live-action version, fans could not wait. After all, the beloved figure has been a pop culture icon for ages now. The movie is set to hit the theaters and movie critic reviews are out. Hollywood actor Margot Robbie has been highly anticipated in the role of the fashion doll and so was Ryan Gosling as Barbie’s companion Ken. Koimoi reported that the plot revolves around the story of a doll living in Barbieland. She is eventually expelled from there for not being perfect enough. The doll then sets off on an adventure in the real world.
Eliana Dockterman from Time Magazine shared that it is “a fun yet self-aware romp with shades of Clueless and Legally Blonde”. Without giving any spoilers, Time also reported the journalist as mentioning that it was full of ideas and viewers can occasionally be overwhelmed by it. Eliana wrote that Helen Mirren as the narrator lets the audience know, “all problems of feminism and equal rights have been solved.” In the Barbieland, all the Barbies come together to have sleepovers every night. It is during these sleepovers that they declare how beautiful and confident they feel. The Ken dolls have only one purpose in their existence. According to Eliana, it is to serve as a convenient dance partner for Barbie dolls. But then things start to get interesting. Robbie’s character begins to think about mortality. The iconic arched feet go flat.
Eliana also remarked, “Both Barbie and Ken go on quests of self-discovery, and that’s when things get really interesting.” Without giving many details about how Ken’s story would unfold, she added that “Ryan Gosling nearly steals the show.” She also shared that, “There’s also a surprisingly balletic musical number that appears to be inspired by Grease and Singin’ in the Rain; a car-chase sequence; a mysterious woman in a kitchen; and a running gag about Sylvester Stallone’s penchant for mink coats.” This all happens before the movie takes a philosophical tone. It comes as no surprise since the entire cast had complimented the director Greta Gerwig and the sharp script as the reason why they got on board with the project.
The movie is set to hit the theatres on July 21. It is coming out on the same day as Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy in the lead role.
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