Barbie: a hyper-commercial film in pink stained with feminism – News Block

Among the most hyped Hollywood projects this year, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” has stolen a big spot that also rivals Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” at the box office. And without a doubt, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling have played the lead roles of Barbie and Ken to perfection in their cartoonish personalities, stylized poses, and hilarious character breakdowns.

However, when it comes to the plot, not all parts of the story are tied together with the same elegance. And personally, I think the feeling of the Mattel commercials and the tense commercial comes up too often.

But the highlights of the film – a well-choreographed musical number, a wonderfully portrayed pink world, and a wonderful decisive speech that finds itself right on the fuse box – stand out among many other exciting elements enjoyed in the movie theater.

The Barbie movie is a pastel pink kingdom, where feminism and equal rights have transcended into a beautiful reality. Plus, in this captivating fantasy world, big hair dolls have limitless possibilities and can serve as a catalyst for empowering achievement in the real world. In short, Barbie solves all the problems of inequality by taking significant steps towards a world where all women feel fulfilled and empowered!”

Death dismantles a perfect Barbieland!

The main character is a stereotypical Barbie who seemingly lives a perfect life in Barbieland, run by women, with carefree days at the beach and girls’ nights out every night in her dream house.

But something is wrong and it hits his mind. Barbie has begun to think about death, and the wise Rare Barbie played by Kate McKinnon advises her to visit the real world to find out how the person playing with her is doing, because there is a connection that can affect the inhabitants of Barbieland.

So, Barbie and a lovelorn Ken travel to real-life Los Angeles, where they are met with disdain from Barbie, greedy bosses at Mattel and a patriarchy packed with Harry Boy vibes. And without revealing more, someone has to save the world.

The imaginative plot in Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s screenplay lacks the great sense of adventure and drive that could make “Barbie” a movie that truly captures the story it tells with speed and emotion.

But as an open playground for accurate feminist jabs, hilarious meta-humor, wacky inventions, and surprisingly stylish pop-culture art, this is one content-rich beach party you must see.

Swings as a tribute and parody

The strongest qualities of the film come from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, who embrace their characters with beautiful skin, hair, costumes, and stylish accessories.

Sharp in her performance with pinpoint precision, Robbie is equally flair, whether she conveys joyful perfection, a curious adventure, or entirely new feelings. And she’s brilliant when the facade is broken. Gosling, on the other hand, also provides a formidable figure of Ken, as his surface, self-image, and worldview are rocked by underlying frustrations and an existential crisis.

In between supporting roles, Will Ferrell does a perfectly fine version of his hallmarks as a childish, self-indulgent boss. Helen Mirren provides witty narration, and America Ferrera is charming as a spirited Mattel employee. The latter also delivers the film’s well-written spoken climax with a sincerity that vibrates in the darkness of cinema.

The Oscar-nominated indie film darling Greta Gerwig is an exciting filmmaker for an all-night feature about one of the world’s most famous toys. And with the brand prominently in the spotlight, she has made a film that is experienced as both product and critical commentary.

The nostalgia for Barbie dolls, accessories and toy history is adorably self-aware, offering enough humor, reunion joy and curious details to please fans and general audiences alike. And Gerwig’s willingness to playfully and sharply delve into both facades, business models, and underlying ideals means the film swings as both tribute and parody.