Review of Barbie (2023) by Ugoglencoco — 22 Jul 2023

This movie is not 'man-hating' or 'propaganda, as a man who came up to me in the theatre claimed. This movie is about men accepting themselves and building relationships outside of women, and women accepting the pressure the patriacy puts onto us and still wanting to achieve more.

Its not the movie that most, even me, were anticipating. The fun and satirical trailers don't truly reflect the meat of this movie but nevertheless it was fun. Not everything has to be so serious, at the end of the day its a MOVIE and not children are being brainwashed by it.

However, the movie as a piece of cinema was rough. Its a little choppy and messy in places with world building that really lacks. Despite having a narrator they don't use her very efficiently, instead exposition is used which takes longer.

I think if you have a narrator you should really use them. Things are not fleshed out as well as they should be, especially the mother and daughter relationship and how that grows, and I think if that was less of the focus the movie would benefit.

The Barbie Movie struggles to focus on the fantastical world of barbie, and perhaps if it was a plot centred around that universe it would benefit. But objectively it is a fine movie with and incredible soundtrack and some impressive acting.

As always, the fans and the fandom make anything great and the response the movie has gotten has gone beyond the plot. It shows both women and girls deep appreciation for a toy that transcends generations and captures the hearts and fashion of so many.