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Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, “Barbie” hit theaters on July 21st, 2023. The hit movie was directed by Greta Gerwig and had a filming budget of 145 million dollars. Sony Pictures, being the original owner of the film’s rights, sold them to Warner Brothers in 2018. The film was produced by Margot Robbie, David Heyman, Tom Ackerley, and Robbie Brenner and has made a whopping 1.38 billion dollars within only a month and a half of being in theaters.
"Barbie" is an inspirational film taking place in both Barbie Land and the Real World. Barbie and Ken travel between worlds in search of answers after Barbie discovers that life is not just “pink and glitter.” The film makes excellent points that address the life and trials that women experience. "Barbie" has emotionally moved audiences with its fun mood and beautifully deep morals.
"Barbie" starts out showing the joyful atmosphere in Barbie Land, where pink jumpsuits and glittery dance parties are life's sole purpose. When Barbie starts experiencing intrusive thoughts of death and her feet “go flat,” contrary to Barbie's standard high heel-shaped feet, she seeks out “Weird Barbie” for help. Weird Barbie explains that Barbie needs to go to the Real World in order to fix her problems, which have been caused by whomever is playing with her.
Barbie embarks on her journey, joined by Ken. After a couple of average bumps in the road, they arrive in California, where they find a woman named Gloria. Gloria is sad and confused, just like Barbie has been feeling. As it turns out, Gloria is the one who has been playing with Barbie and causing her un-Barbie-like issues, like cellulite, depression, and flat feet. One of the reasons that Gloria is feeling these feelings is that her daughter Sasha is growing up. She has mentally left her “little girl” state of mind and entered her teenage years.
Before Gloria comes into the picture, Ken discovers how in the Real World, men are in charge, and not the Barbies. Ken decides that his sole purpose in life is to be an Alpha Male. Ken travels back to Barbie Land, and converts it to Kendom. Kendom is full of things like “mojo dojo casa houses,” man caves, and all things traditionally masculine.
Barbie, Gloria, and Sasha circle back to Barbie Land, where they take charge and win it back. Along the way, they establish clearer views and opinions on the life of a woman. The movie shows that even though women may be painted out to be gorgeous and happy, it isn't always the case.
When they rescue Barbie Land, Ken decides that his purpose is to be Ken, and he works on finding himself. This is another positive benefit of the movie, advocating that both men and women can care for themselves.
In the end, Barbie decides to move to The Real World, and shape her real life as a real woman, with real feelings and real emotions.
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