Barbie 2023
Directed by Greta Gerwig, Barbie premiered on July 9, 2023, and was released in theaters on July 21. The film became a global sensation, grossing over $1.4 billion worldwide and earning the title of the highest-grossing film of 2023. It also became the highest-grossing comedy film of all time and the highest-grossing film directed by a solo female director .🎬 Plot Overview Set in the vibrant and surreal world of Barbieland, the story follows Barbie (Margot Robbie) as she experiences an existential crisis, prompting her to venture into the real world. Accompanied by Ken (Ryan Gosling), Barbie confronts the complexities of patriarchy and identity, leading to a narrative that blends humor with poignant social commentary .🏆 Critics Barbie received widespread critical acclaim, holding an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 501 critic reviews. Critics lauded its inventive storytelling, sharp humor, and subversive take on gender and identity . The film was named one of the top ten films of 2023 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute .🏅 Awards and Nominations At the 2024 Academy Awards, Barbie received eight nominations, including Best Picture. It won Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish, which also secured the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song .📺 Streaming Availability As of December 2024, Barbie is available for streaming on Netflix, allowing audiences to experience the film's unique blend of comedy and social commentary from the comfort of their homes . Barbie stands as a testament to the power of storytelling, turning a beloved toy into a vehicle for exploring complex themes with humor and heart.
- English (Canada)
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Starring
Ryan Gosling
- Ken
America Ferrera
- Gloria
Issa Rae
- Barbie
Alexandra Shipp
- Barbie
John Cena
- Ken
Will Ferrell
- Mattel CEO
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2025-05-11 19:32:30
Margot does the best with what she's given, but this film was very disappointing to me. It was marketed as a fun, quirky satire with homages to other movies. It started that way, but ended with over-dramatized speeches and an ending that clearly tried to make the audience feel something, but left everyone just feeling confused. And before you say I'm a crotchety old man, I'm a woman in my 20s, so I'm pretty sure I'm this movie's target audience. The saddest part is there were parents with their kids in the theater that were victims of the poor marketing, because this is not a kid's movie. Overall, the humor was fun on occasion and the film is beautiful to look at, but the whole concept falls apart in the second half of the film and becomes a pity party for the "strong" woman.