Barbie is an entertaining movie which recreates the iconic doll as a modern-day heroine. The comedy + drama movie showcases the adventures of Barbie, a young woman with big dreams of someday becoming a successful fashion designer. But she faces many obstacles and challenges in her journey. Greta Gerwig helms dual responsibilities as the writer and director of the movie. She has successfully brought in her signature style in to the story. Margot Robbie plays the role of Barbie, and she delivers a charming and charismatic performance. But that is not all, Margot Robbie has also produced the movie.
Movie is in three acts, each focusing on a different stage of Barbie’s life.
The first act is about her childhood in Malibu. Growing up with her best friend Ken (actor Ryan Gosling).
The second act is about her moving to New York. She gets into a reputed fashion school. But her life is a struggle, trying to fit there and find herself a voice.
The third act is about her rise to fame and success. She launches a fashion line of her own, but this also brings on the pressures of success and downsides with fame.
The film is a true product of creativity, and imagination. You get to see Barbie’s passion, her talent, and her courage. As we see her pursuing her dreams and overcoming her challenges. The movie explores along the themes of friendship, love, and identity. We see Barbie developing her meaningful relationships with Ken, her mentor Vivienne Westwood (actor Emma Thompson), and her rival Miranda Priestly (actor Meryl Streep). The movie very successfully tries to pay homage to the history and legacy of the Barbie brand. The movie is filled with references and easter eggs of barbie’s various models and accessories.
The film is a real visual treat. It has stunning cinematography, colorful barbie costumes, and glamorous settings. The movie also makes use of innovative visual effects. We see CGI animation and motion-capture being used to create realistic and expressive Barbie. It also delivers a catchy soundtrack which has been composed by Lorde. The soundtrack includes original songs and covers of classic hits.
Barbie movie is a hit, both commercially and critically. The reviews from critics and audiences have been full of praises for its original touch, humor, and heart. It is a default choice for award nominations this year.
Barbie is now the highest grossing movie ever for Warner Bros in the U.S. It has collected over $500 million in domestic box office. Its global box office collection crossed $1 billion mark in 17 days. Gerwig is now the first solo female director having a billion dollar movie to her credit. Barbie has performed extremely well in all major markets including UK, China, Australia, Mexico and others. The movie has given birth to the viral term “Barbenheimer”, as the cinema fans have started pairing it with Christopher Nolan’s movie Oppenheimer.
Barbie is a film that you will enjoy watching on the big screen.