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CryariversjwsJul 21, 2023

Had high hopes for the movies as a Barbie collector but was left feeling empty This movie was all visual and no substance.
they did not know who they were targeting , kids or adults?
The humour was more catered to adults as alot of theHad high hopes for the movies as a Barbie collector but was left feeling empty This movie was all visual and no substance.
they did not know who they were targeting , kids or adults?
The humour was more catered to adults as alot of the topics that the film covered were things children are unfamiliar with. Although it had a kid friendly aesthetic and marketing. Honestly they had to many ideas and it just didn’t work well together. I don’t usually use this word but the movie got so woke that i started hate watching the film.
America Ferrera and her speech about feminism had me cringing, it didn’t even feel empowering it just felt so on the nose and her speech was nothing original but rather statements on the world which have been said time and time again… I can appreciate the film for what it is though , the sets and actors can actually act and they definitely had comedic timing. Overall the execution was messy. and I can completely understand if you did enjoy this , it just did not tickle my fancy.

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MadremiaJul 21, 2023

All the hype for very little buzz.

I just finished watching the Barbie movie and to say that I’ve been let down, by what once was a nostalgic love story from my childhood is an understatement. I’ve read through so many of the 1 STARAll the hype for very little buzz.

I just finished watching the Barbie movie and to say that I’ve been let down, by what once was a nostalgic love story from my childhood is an understatement.

I’ve read through so many of the 1 STAR reviews, and everything said so far is what I felt and thought.

This wasn’t the love story I think we all hoped for, or that was reflected in the movies previews (it was all a lie), in fact if I knew what this movie was actually going to be about (feminism, hatred for men etc) I would not have wasted my time or money on a ticket.

We go to the movies to get lost in excitement, Aww and wonder, to escape the mundane, to live vicariously through the actors on the screen…

The movie started off well, with all the glitz and glam your once young heart had desired, Ryan Gosling played a fantastic Ken, and Margo Robbie, if her character had been written better would have also been amazing.

Instead this movie was boring, it was man hatting much of the way through, I found myself checking my phone, waiting for it to end, and thinking will this get any better? Will I get a refund if I leave now?

Will Ferrel who is one of my favorite actors wasn’t memorable, the only memorable part of this movie is the love I have lost for the Barbie and Ken love story we all had hoped to see from this film.

I can’t believe Mattel were happy with its release, I feel like it was damaging to the Barbie brand.

This movie definitely isn’t for kids, or for people who once loved Barbie growing up.

Save yourself some money, and the heart break and just don’t even bother.

At the end of the movie, I looked around the theater and saw people sitting with all of this pretty Barbie propaganda and laughed as that’s not what the movie was about, or made you feel.

In fact I think the movie leaves you feeling somewhat empty, and sad, so much potential just wasted and for what?… Expand

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patnianJul 21, 2023

I had high hopes for this movie but after an inspired and hilarious first half an hour or so it descended into a joyless laughless feminist manifesto. I've never seen so many people {men and women} walk out, which is what I should have done.

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DiracJul 21, 2023

After seeing this I understand why Mattel was curating the publicity so much. This is deceptive marketing plan and simple.
This is not a good movie; it is mean spirited, down putting, and reductive. Which is sad, as the toy was always upAfter seeing this I understand why Mattel was curating the publicity so much. This is deceptive marketing plan and simple.
This is not a good movie; it is mean spirited, down putting, and reductive. Which is sad, as the toy was always up lifting and inclusive.

The character they want you to see as the villain; if you flipped the gender, the character would be held up by some people as a held back hero. And the message at the end... yeah not a great message, and a hero that thinks this solution is good isnt a hero just another villain; an eye for an eye and the whole world goes blind.

I have never asked for my money back from a movie but I did this time. And the look in the eyes of the kid behind the counter I think I wont be the only one. Bc of the marketing it will do good this weekend but drop like lead brick.

With Ghostbusters 2016 and now this, anything with Kate Mckinnon is now a automatic no see movie for me.… Expand

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Masterful_Jul 28, 2023

Overall very bad movie, it's most obvious radical feminist movie of all time. Not recommending.

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surewhyJul 22, 2023

Awful movie. One thing is certain, people will never trust Margot Robbie movies again. Whatever project she does next, people will look at the trailers very sceptically and ask "is this actually a hidden feminist propaganda"? Honestly sadAwful movie. One thing is certain, people will never trust Margot Robbie movies again. Whatever project she does next, people will look at the trailers very sceptically and ask "is this actually a hidden feminist propaganda"? Honestly sad that this is how it is now, but it was her choice to be involved in stuff like this.… Expand

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bd4maksiJul 21, 2023

The film was shot very badly, we are talking about a low-quality storyline, the plot moves are illogical and maximally stretched, there is a lot of unnecessary social agenda, the plot is literally built on it, when watching the film IThe film was shot very badly, we are talking about a low-quality storyline, the plot moves are illogical and maximally stretched, there is a lot of unnecessary social agenda, the plot is literally built on it, when watching the film I experienced an irresistible feeling of cringe… Expand

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Evan_DragoJul 21, 2023

I went into this hyped thinking it would be a fun, campy, tongue-in-cheek female lead comedy like Clueless or Romy & Michele. Anything but this marketing was so deceptive. I can’t believe Mattel greenlit this. This movie is very insulting toI went into this hyped thinking it would be a fun, campy, tongue-in-cheek female lead comedy like Clueless or Romy & Michele. Anything but this marketing was so deceptive. I can’t believe Mattel greenlit this. This movie is very insulting to its source material, any woman who enjoyed Barbie growing up and especially insulting to men. Visually it looks great I will give it credit but such great design and actors wasted on a horrid film. This movie is ham fisted and mean spirited social commentary against men.… Expand

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yadevolJul 21, 2023

What a massive disappointment and wasted opportunity! Barbieland was beautifully realized and and fun but when Barbie and Ken enter the 'Real World' it soon becomes a depressing, painfully unfunny slog. Avoid!

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ShinijJul 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Felt like I paid to watch a two hour ad. While the movie is often funny and clever, it was overall disappointing.

Hollow overtures to feminism, overt misandry, and forced diversity were used to clean up Mattel's image and please the uncritical mainstream audience. While graphics were appealing, Barbies character itself is poorly developed & the storyline is incoherent… The story could not be resolved without Greta literally preaching her message at the end.

The movie could have been about feminism and equality, instead, however, it promotes matriarchy as solution to patriarchy. “Barbie” is reinforcing the problem. The movie touches on several interesting themes but never explores them which feels like wasted potential.

- The Mother-Daughter relationship. The daughter is disconnected with her mother and acts hostilely at school. You thought the movie will revolve about fixing that problem? No. The daughter has no problem. She's just a teenager.
- Thinking about death: The mother misses playing with her daughter and starts designing sad or “weird” Barbies. How does that relate to Barbie thinking about death specifically?
- The corporate: The corporate people who are all men try to catch Barbie so they can send her back to Barbieland. But when Barbie went to Barbieland they still followed her. It took them too long to get there for no apparent reason. And when they got there it just gets very confusing. Why are they in there?
- Barbie wanting to be human: A theme that starts with Barbie‘s interaction with an old lady and her observing other people. That motive disappears completely until the end, Barbie has no motivation to become human throughout the movie.
- Kens: The Movie tries to make Ken the bad guy even though he was just trying to be noticed and loved (woman good man bad mentality). You’d expect Ken has any meaningful development after the downfall of Kendom but he remains Barbie’s accessory.… Expand

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YupitsbadJul 21, 2023

This year's or maybe all time? most controversial film is here. It is highest degree of modern third wave feminist fantasy, in other words, it has pretty much nothing to do with actual reality.

The way men are treated in this movie, isThis year's or maybe all time? most controversial film is here. It is highest degree of modern third wave feminist fantasy, in other words, it has pretty much nothing to do with actual reality.

The way men are treated in this movie, is absolutely horrible and that's the only realistic part in this movie. Because men are treated horribly in real world as well. I have seen so many reviewers point out how this movie shows how badly women were treated and are treated right now. Yeah, i guess that's why men's suicide rate has been sky-high past 10 years. But i guess if you are rich or semi rich woman who lives in gate-protected LA neighborhoods, no wonder you don't know ANYTHING about real world.

This movie had most misleading marketing of all time. Yes, i mean it. Out of all movies ever made, this one takes the prize. They got so many young people hyped to watch fun-happy-go-lucky summer movie. Instead they got another feminist lecture and of course feminists in their 30s and 40s LOVE it.

It's sad reality that thanks to this marketing, it will have very strong opening weekend, easily over 100 million. One can just hope that after first weekend it drops off and most importantly, will be just forgotten.… Expand

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Agaren2341Jul 21, 2023

This is the only movie that I have ever left halfway through at a theater. Based on the trailers I was hopeful that this movie would be comedic. While it was full of jokes 95% of them dont land in the slighest. (Not just for me, no one in theThis is the only movie that I have ever left halfway through at a theater. Based on the trailers I was hopeful that this movie would be comedic. While it was full of jokes 95% of them dont land in the slighest. (Not just for me, no one in the theater laughed at them.) I knew going into this film that it was going to try to push a message. I believe this is where the film untimately fails. A good film can convey its message through creative story telling. Barbie instead decides to have the characters in the film directly tell you multiple times. Its almost like the writer of the film does not think people are intelligent enough to comprehend it otherwise. I award this film 3 points though because the sets and costumes are extremely well designed. In addition Ryan Gosling does an excellent job portraying Ken even with a terrible script. The music is also excellent.… Expand

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SoManySaltySJWSJul 21, 2023

I'd been looking forward to this movie for months, and I couldn't be more disappointed. I don't think I've been so miserable after a viewing...perhaps ever, honestly.

Barbie is supposed to be about empowering girls and women, and I wasI'd been looking forward to this movie for months, and I couldn't be more disappointed. I don't think I've been so miserable after a viewing...perhaps ever, honestly.

Barbie is supposed to be about empowering girls and women, and I was expecting some sort of heartwarming story about just that. But instead what we got was a confusing slog full of confusing and predictable, unintelligent soap-boxing, and very little empowerment.

By the end it seemed like every second line was related to how terrible men are, or how terrible it is to be a woman. The "climactic monologue" delivered by the human mother was beyond depressing, and it didn't help that in order to "deprogram" the Barbies, the mother would share some self-degrading "insight" about - you guessed it - the eternal and inherent suffrage and despair of womanhood. As a young woman (presumably the prime target for this movie) I felt actively disempowered by the film and its trite, not-so-feminist message. My friends and I left the theatre feeling miserable.

Speaking of, it's really disingenuous that a lot of the people defending this film are trying to suggest that the only people who didn't like it are angry men who hate womens' empowerment when the movie tried as hard as it could to degrade all of us.

If you want to watch a feel-good Barbie film about women kicking a** not at the expense of men, watch The Diamond Castle instead.

I hope Chevrolet gets their sales up too because that product placement couldn't have been more in-your-face if they'd tried. Every car was a Chevy, and all the car scenes were shot as if it was a car commercial. That alone was funnier than half the jokes.… Expand

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Psitivebomthis1Jul 21, 2023

In conclusion, Barbie Movie is an absolute flop. With its lack of originality, weak characters, subpar animation, and unremarkable music, it fails to deliver anything of value to its audience. As a long-time fan of the Barbie franchise, I'mIn conclusion, Barbie Movie is an absolute flop. With its lack of originality, weak characters, subpar animation, and unremarkable music, it fails to deliver anything of value to its audience. As a long-time fan of the Barbie franchise, I'm deeply disappointed and can't recommend this movie to anyone, even the most die-hard Barbie enthusiasts. Save your time and money, and find something more deserving of your attention.

Where do I even begin with this disaster of a movie? As an avid moviegoer, I was excited to see what Barbie Movie had to offer, hoping for a delightful and entertaining experience. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a painful 90 minutes of my life that I'll never get back.

The characters were shallow and one-dimensional, lacking any depth or development. Barbie herself was nothing more than a pretty face with zero personality or relatability. The sidekicks were equally uninspired, relying on outdated stereotypes and recycled jokes that fell flat every time. I couldn't muster up any sympathy or interest in their plights.

Moreover, the voice acting was lackluster, adding to the overall feeling of mediocrity. The voices didn't match the characters' personalities, making it difficult to connect with them emotionally. It felt like the actors were just phoning it in and collecting a paycheck without caring about the final product.

As for the music, it was forgettable at best and annoying at worst. The songs were generic, with lyrics that seemed like they were written in five minutes. Not a single tune stuck with me after leaving the theater, and I couldn't help but wonder why they didn't invest in better songwriting and composition.

In addition to all the above, the message conveyed throughout the film was shallow and borderline problematic. Barbie's sole focus was on her appearance and finding love, perpetuating outdated stereotypes that young audiences shouldn't be exposed to in this day and age. It's disheartening to see a character that could be a role model for young girls reduced to such superficial themes.… Expand

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MauraerJul 21, 2023

Barbie is a movie that masks its incoherent lack of real plot devices and constant gloating narration with cheap parlor tricks and gags. Margot Robbies performance as Barbie was one of the better parts of the movie, and the initial parts ofBarbie is a movie that masks its incoherent lack of real plot devices and constant gloating narration with cheap parlor tricks and gags. Margot Robbies performance as Barbie was one of the better parts of the movie, and the initial parts of the movie make sense and are quite fun, it turns into a gloaty 2-hour monologue about social issues and the word patriarchy is said at least 30 times. The snob at corporate hypocrisy is probably the best part of the movie. A majority of the positive reviews praise it for its amazing cinematography, set design, costumes, and individual performances, but it is severely lacking in the story department. This doesn't save it from having a poorly constructed plot that seems to be falling back onto itself every time something makes sense. Its like trying to understand whats going on in the movie Tenet, except it isn't on purpose.
This movie had great potential, great acting, and almost everything that it needed to be a real "great" movie, but its stuck up nature and constant self hatred make it mediocre at best. Its a shame because some of Greta Gerwig's movies like Little Women and Lady Bird convey themes of self discovery and portray powerful women without having to force it.… Expand

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aaron_c166Jul 22, 2023

Possibly the worst movie I've ever seen.

I don't say that lightly, from start to finish the movie is terrible, the movie startes with barbie living in barbieland and Ken being basically a slave, she finishes the movie by liberatingPossibly the worst movie I've ever seen.

I don't say that lightly, from start to finish the movie is terrible, the movie startes with barbie living in barbieland and Ken being basically a slave, she finishes the movie by liberating barbieland and Ken returning to being a slave. I wouldn't have minded, if something happened between the start and finish, but nothing did, the movie had nothing to it, terrible cgi, no storyline and I will never get those 2 hours of my life back.

I went to see this after oppenheimer, which showed even more how bad barbie was. After watching this fast and furious 9 is Oscar worthy, that's how bad this film is, I would never recommend this to anyone, and I will never watch it again.… Expand

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ranzeroJul 21, 2023

cringe misandrist movie that hates on men and motherhood. those 2 demographics are always the butt of the joke. this is basically 2 hours lecture from a gender studies professor.

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almightygdraterJul 22, 2023

Warning: This movie is a box office trap - do not waste your money. It's the first movie I've ever had to walk out of the theater on halfway through. Below I'll explain why, in depth (no spoilers):

I'll start with the positives: - GreatWarning: This movie is a box office trap - do not waste your money. It's the first movie I've ever had to walk out of the theater on halfway through. Below I'll explain why, in depth (no spoilers):

I'll start with the positives:
- Great costume and set design, providing a distinctly bright, technicolor visual style
- Good acting from the male and female leads, Margo and Ryan
- Some quality camerawork
- Some may enjoy the self-aware, breaking the fourth wall, Deadpool-esque comedy, but the jokes are hit-and-miss, mostly low-brow, and seem an attempt to distract from the films shortcomings: lack of plot.
- Die-hard Barbie fans will likely want to go to see it simply because it is now a part of the Barbie Universe, but will likely leave feeling betrayed and that the Barbie brand has been defiled.

Now the negatives:
- Plot and characters are very weak, the empty narrative and fabulous set design serves simply as a Technicolor vessel for delivering it's political diatribe, and not much more.
-It is a trojan horse. The trailers were intentionally vague and nobody I met had any idea what the movie was about heading into it. This is on purpose- the movie is not a lighthearted, fun, summer comedy many expected. If people knew, they would not go.
- This movie is NOT for children - not only will the creators' radical views go way over their heads, it is simply not interesting, fun, nor is the comedy or messaging child-friendly.
- This movie is NOT for Barbie fans: I've experienced many Barbie fans walk away furious, as it does not represent the empowerment and message if equality, striving, and opportunity that Barbie represented to them, in fact it crushes that. The movie is an extended radical feminist diatribe, packaged within the guise of a fun summer blockbuster, maximizing both profits and political reach. Hollywood is very liberal- I get that, and am middle-of-the-road on the political spectrum, not right-wing or conservative by any means- and I respect many of its creations and nuanced political commentaries, but...
- This is not that. This is not nuanced, it is not subtle. The movie treats its audience as unintelligent, and half of the movie consists of very direct, radical feminist speeches, "preaching" their message down to the uniformed audience. Not just once, but numerous times. Even if I disagreed on the views, I would give credit to a movie that delivers it's message impactfully, in a nuanced way, or with deft creative craftsmanship. This is not that, not even close. It is so on the nose it becomes cringe, more and more as the movie goes on.
- The views it broadcasts are dangerous as well, particularly to the children and youth you would think are the target demographic: anti-white, anti-male, anti-homemaker, and the movie goes so far as to disrespect women who choose to get pregnant and have children. It does not share a message of equality for all, but rather revenge, subjugation, and disrespect of men. If you agree with those sentiments you will likely enjoy this film, even if it presents them in such a low-brow, in-your-face way, that requires no real thinking on the audience's part. Therein lies the target audience.
- This movie provides a no-thought-required circle-jerk for it's target audience: re-affirming the views of the more radical breed of social justice warriors, at the expense (literal expense, given the droves arriving in theaters and emptying their wallets due to social media advertising) of Barbie fans, the Barbie brand, and the rest of its unsuspecting audience.
- Spend your money this week to see Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Mission Impossible, Oppenheimer, Spiderman, or basically any other film that's playing now, as they are all better worth your time, and money.… Expand

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nastjuskaJul 23, 2023

Aesthetically georgeos, that's the only positive. Otherwise, quite a boring film with not much going on.

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enut_butterJul 21, 2023

Just awful. Not entertaining, preachy to the point of being propaganda, and with awful performances, some of the worst of any of these actors careers. Simu Liu or whatever his name is stands out as being particularly bad. I don’t know whoJust awful. Not entertaining, preachy to the point of being propaganda, and with awful performances, some of the worst of any of these actors careers. Simu Liu or whatever his name is stands out as being particularly bad. I don’t know who this is for, but they must be the most depressed single wine aunt in existence.… Expand

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Jessica22Jul 22, 2023

This movie feels like a parody, but sadly it's not. It is radical feminist dream movie, that focuses on putting men down and treating them as badly as possible. As a woman in my 20s i feel seriously bad for men who have to deal with this kindThis movie feels like a parody, but sadly it's not. It is radical feminist dream movie, that focuses on putting men down and treating them as badly as possible. As a woman in my 20s i feel seriously bad for men who have to deal with this kind of treatment by entertainment industry. I just wanted to say, that not all women are bad, just sad that movies like this make normal women look bad.… Expand

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KorbenX9Jul 21, 2023

What is this overhyped absolute garbage of a movie?! Why did this get the attention it received at all? Movie was an absolute train wreck, when it wasn't being absolute cringe it was either trailing to be funny completely or just absolutelyWhat is this overhyped absolute garbage of a movie?! Why did this get the attention it received at all? Movie was an absolute train wreck, when it wasn't being absolute cringe it was either trailing to be funny completely or just absolutely boring. Who is this for? Why are people interested in something so artificial and bland? Don't waste your time here this is not worth a minute of your life.… Expand

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KateMurphyJul 21, 2023

Awful movie. I wonder why the movie has received such high ratings from critics. Watch Oppenheimer instead of this, thank me later.

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gordofreemanJul 21, 2023

That's the worst film I've seen this year. Basically, there's no direction. No danger, no bosses. Best scene is the first one where they reproduce a 2001: Space Odyssey. And the first 20 minutes, when we see the Barbie is very cool but afterThat's the worst film I've seen this year. Basically, there's no direction. No danger, no bosses. Best scene is the first one where they reproduce a 2001: Space Odyssey. And the first 20 minutes, when we see the Barbie is very cool but after is getting worst. The end of the film is non sense. Don't waste your money.… Expand

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SoManySaltySJW2Jul 21, 2023

This is an inadequate movie that doesn’t belong in the Barbie universe!

I said it, I don’t like it, but I wanted to. As a collector I really thought I’d love this movie and I did at the start, the dance choreography- the music and Gloria’sThis is an inadequate movie that doesn’t belong in the Barbie universe!

I said it, I don’t like it, but I wanted to. As a collector I really thought I’d love this movie and I did at the start, the dance choreography- the music and Gloria’s speech! But the rest just isn’t it. Margot’s character of Stereotypical Barbie or the what I understand to be original Barbie is grappling with a crisis of identity that is not resolved. Barbie is under the impression that they “fixed” the real world as she believes it’s like Barbie land where all the Barbies have the high-powered jobs and run Barbie land. When she arrives in the real world she is upset that’s not how it is. Instead of equality and true feminism this movie pushes the idea that only women or men can be in charge. In Barbie Land all the Ken’s don’t have proper or high power jobs. Ryan’s Ken character is just BEACH Ken, now if we were sticking to an actual representation of Barbie Land we would also have a BEACH barbie just like we have Crystal Barbie and Ken or Great Shape Barbie and Ken or even Animal Lovin Barbie and Ken! This perception that Ken doesn’t have a REAL job is just untrue, in fact there is many Ken Careers including DOCTOR KEN!

This movie had a lot of potential but fell flat, it would have been more meaningful if Barbie realised that Barbie Land and the real world that in fact neither were perfect and that the Ken’s also had the right to have a say and have a voice equally as the women in the real world should too! The REAL Barbie stands for equality and women empowerment not to tear down the opposite sex and oppress them. This story line doesn’t even fit with the Barbie world Mattel has created as I mentioned Ken does in fact have Careers.

As for their relationship;
Ken has always been his own man and Barbie her own woman together an aspirational couple who don’t diminish the other. But the Barbie Movie is far from the Barbie and Ken we know and love.

The Ken’s in Barbie land do not feel respected and are in shock when they learn that BEACH Ken was asked for the time in the Real world, Ryan’s Ken telling them how he was respected by this action. I’m sorry but what?! Since when has Ken been treated so poorly. I’m sorry but I grew up with Ken being the perfect boyfriend/ date. Some even say they have found their Ken when finding the man of their dreams. So why has any respect for Ken gone out the window? Barbie is self-centred and rude telling Ken he can go now at the end of the night. And constantly throughout Barbie is saying she see’s Ken as a friend…. I’m sorry but no. This is a movie about tearing down Barbie and Tearing down Ken both separately and together as a couple. They both are having an identity crisis with no satisfactory outcome!

Stereotypical Barbie is basically killed off and turns human and the Ken’s are still treated like they have no worth. Barbie and Ken are broken up? Or were never a thing really to begin with in Barbies eyes. I’m sorry but this is not Barbie and Ken’s Story. Although the movie touches on Barbie having an identity crisis and self confidence as we women do. This is due to the human playing with her I feel that Barbie should have overcome this or start working through this after hearing Americas Characters speech. This movie is for the people who just want to see a Barbiecore movie that doesn’t have a real connection in the Barbie universe! Mattel should not of given this their stamp of approval it sure is not swell.… Expand

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chikiponmexJul 21, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a shame because I love Little Women and Lady Bird. Barbie did not serve.
It's a long ramble about how matriarchy is perfect and patriarchy is stupid. I'm agreeing with the latter, but the execution is just awful. The CEO and corporate people of Mattel started as a mock on men having all the top positions in a company, as the movie goes they're just there at the back of your mind and it's unpleasant experience because they did not do anything after. So many unnecessary scenes that could've been meaningful. For example, what's the scene Allan fighting other Kens for? I'm also surprised that there are no gay Barbies and Kens. I thought this was supposed to break the gender norms? There are so many seeds planted at once but none of them grew into their fullest potential. Here are some examples:

1. The mother and daughter relationship: It started well, the daughter is disconnected with her mother. You thought the movie will revolve about fixing that problem? No. The daughter has no problem. She's just a teenager.

2. Mother's longing for her daughter: The reason why barbie became curious about death is because the mother is playing with her barbie *differently*. She's drawing *weird* (sigh) Barbies. You thought it was because she had a rough childhood and now is the time to heal her inner child? No, she misses her time playing with her daughter. While it is an alright backstory, I see no reason how it is related to Barbie getting curious on death. 3. Patriarchy: It's always shown that patriarchy is for stupid men and their horses. The corporate people who are all men tries to catch Barbie so they can send her back to Barbieland. But barbie went to Barbieland and they STILL FOLLOWED HER. It took them too long to get there for no apparent reason. And when they got there it just gets very confusing. Why are they in there? Oh, it's because men are stupid? No, I'm not gonna laugh anymore. 4. Barbie wanting to be human: This should've been the theme of the movie. The point of the movie should've been about what Barbie saw to make her realize she wants to be human. But no, it was only a few minutes when she's seeing people laughing and some people are sad. After that, there was no more of it. They tried to push this in the ending but it just doesn't feel right because of the lack of motivation. Although it was expected. They wasted the whole time with cameos and other meaningless scenes.

I am disappointed in this movie. It's not worth the hype. It's incoherent. I really tried to make sense of the scenes I saw. If you want to see sisterhood, watch Mean Girls instead. At least in that movie they found sisterhood by letting each one of them know their worth, not by *unbrainwashing* them by a method very similar to brainwashing. They also did some weird things in Barbie like they manipulated the Kens by cheating on them. Men are stupid and it's the girls doing it so it's okay, I guess.… Expand

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MaleficentoJul 21, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is it just me? This was a terrible movie. This movie is definitely for PG13&^ children wouldn’t have a clue what they’re watching. It just didn’t make scene there was so much going on that didn’t have closure. My perspective I think it starts out okay, about women empowerment, feminism, a Barbie can be everything and anything a doctor a lawyer etc but then it gets dark, inequalities that women face, mother roles and responsibilities, getting older, Male& female roles how men can quickly hold authority and power, Barbie becomes depressed because she doesn’t feel pretty anymore bc she’s not the STEREOTYPICAL Barbie bc the person playing with her is depressed and draws cellulite pictures of her (which is an older women in her late 30s) so Barbie get cellulite and in Barbie land that’s a malfunction and you’re considered “weird”she starts thinking about death and becomes depressed, she loses her confidence and at the end she doesn’t even want to be Barbie anymore she wants to be human and goes to see her GYN .. what?? .. Maybe I pay too much attention to details and the meaning behind each thing. But she doesn’t stay Barbie because childhood isn’t meant to be forever only in barbie land which doesn’t exist anymore / because we become older and aware exposed to the real world such as emotions “depression, crying” therefore destroyed and then we die .. I wouldn’t watch it again .. and tell me why 1 doll is gay but he can’t be a Ken He is “just Alan” and being pregnant is unexceptional bc Mattel will discontinue that kind of Barbie .. terrible movie… Expand

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bumble_beeJul 22, 2023

From the first trailer - when a guy (of course white) hit barbie's ass in broad daylight in a public place in 2023 - I already understood then what kind of "MESSAGE" it would be

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FalseMarketingJul 21, 2023

Basically they know, that if they show in the trailer, what the movie is actually about, it will be disliked into oblivion and will fail at box office. So what they did instead, was not showing anything, that this movie is actually about.Basically they know, that if they show in the trailer, what the movie is actually about, it will be disliked into oblivion and will fail at box office. So what they did instead, was not showing anything, that this movie is actually about. Smart? Sure. Also awful for everyone who will be fooled.… Expand

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canoemovieJul 21, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a letdown and disappointment this movie turned out to be. I had made a promise to watch it with my wife, approaching it with an open mind and no prior knowledge of reviews or the plot. I wanted a fresh perspective, but unfortunately, my experience was disheartening, and I feel compelled to share it to help others avoid a similar fate.
The Barbie Movie attempts to challenge traditional values and women's roles in society, viewing our present world through the lens of oppressors and the oppressed. It starts with scenes of girls playing with old-fashioned dolls, mimicking motherly duties, and feeling down. Suddenly, a giant 20-foot Margot Robbie Barbie emerges, symbolizing a new era of feminism and expressive individualism. The film's central theme revolves around women seeking positions of power and influence, challenging corrupt and inept men.
The movie presents an idealistic world where all Barbies possess power and influence, while men are portrayed as mere admirers and worshippers of Barbies. This Barbie-centric world is set in contrast to our "current world" controlled by the "patriarchy." The intention of Barbie World is to promote a balance of power and influence, encouraging women to pursue careers like doctors, lawyers, and even president. While the message is empowering and uplifting, it simultaneously ridicules men, portraying them as baffling and incompetent buffoons, while undermining the significance of motherhood.Throughout the film, they awkwardly mention multiple times that the pregnant Barbie is a discontinued model, seemingly going against feminist ideals. In the end, Barbie decides to transcend her mere conceptual existence and takes action to become a human to influence the power structure in favor of women. The final scene shows Barbie at a gynecologist's appointment, where true freedom is depicted as the freedom to do with her body as she wishes. In summary, the movie conveys "the message" in a woke fashion, promoting the modern self while deconstructing the image of men and motherhood.… Expand

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IgnoreJul 22, 2023

Ignore positive reviews, someone is posting fake positive reviews and mass upvoting them!

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OrangegottJul 22, 2023

I can´t even say it´s a movie. Don´t wast your time. If your gf/bf liked, rethink your relationship.

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kirsten123Jul 21, 2023

Do not be fooled by the trailers!! I went in thinking this was going to be a funny, quirky, thought provoking but fun time at the cinema. How wrong I was. As others have commented, the opening part in Barbieland was great, but then it justDo not be fooled by the trailers!! I went in thinking this was going to be a funny, quirky, thought provoking but fun time at the cinema. How wrong I was. As others have commented, the opening part in Barbieland was great, but then it just totally lost its way. Should have watched Oppenheimer instead!… Expand

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FMC38Jul 21, 2023

Honestly I walked out of this film. I couldn’t stand being preached to one more minute. It’s so in your face with its third wave feminist messaging, that any genuine attempts to be fun, girly and even entertaining get bogged down. I tried toHonestly I walked out of this film. I couldn’t stand being preached to one more minute. It’s so in your face with its third wave feminist messaging, that any genuine attempts to be fun, girly and even entertaining get bogged down. I tried to give the film some leeway with how they treated the Ken’s, because this is a toy line marketed towards young girls. However so much of the humor, commentary and yes it’s messaging would be completely lost to the younger demographic. The demographic that this film is supposed to be for. Barbie literally tells a groups of construction workers that she doesn’t have a vagina and Ken doesn’t have a penis. That’s literally what she says and this is supposed to something for young kids. Also how would they know anything about anatomy? If the dolls are a reflection of the real life child (girl) that is playing with them, then what about the rest of the Barbie’s? Are their young girls still playing with them? Why aren’t they going through the same thing? Maybe they explain it later. As I mentioned I walked out because I couldn’t take its, in your face messaging. Don’t take your kids to see this, watch Legally Blonde instead.… Expand

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ali81Jul 22, 2023

نمیگم باربی فیلم بدیه یه فیلم سرگرم کننده فانتزیه اما به خاطر اینکه جای بانو هدیه تهرانی مارگو رابی رو آوردن بهش صفر میدم

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fixxxerrJul 23, 2023

After watching this movie, i'm honestly kind of shocked. I have seen thousands of movies and i have never seen this level of hate against men. This is worse than The Last Jedi and Ghostbusters 2016 combined. Avoid this movie, if you want toAfter watching this movie, i'm honestly kind of shocked. I have seen thousands of movies and i have never seen this level of hate against men. This is worse than The Last Jedi and Ghostbusters 2016 combined. Avoid this movie, if you want to keep your sanity.… Expand

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TrunkisJul 21, 2023

Title: Barbie and the Quest for Individuality - A Propaganda of Worthless Ideology Packaged into Pink Wrap Paper
Barbie and the Quest for Individuality is the latest addition to the long-running Barbie movie franchise. As a childhood fan ofTitle: Barbie and the Quest for Individuality - A Propaganda of Worthless Ideology Packaged into Pink Wrap Paper
Barbie and the Quest for Individuality is the latest addition to the long-running Barbie movie franchise. As a childhood fan of Barbie, I was genuinely excited to watch this movie and hoped for a story that would empower young girls to embrace their uniqueness and dreams. However, what I got was a disappointing display of propaganda masquerading as a feel-good animated film.

The movie revolves around Barbie, who sets out on a journey to find her true self and discovers the importance of individuality. On the surface, this might seem like a positive message, but it is heavily marred by the execution and underlying implications. The film pushes an unrealistic and superficial notion of individuality, promoting an ideology that values outward appearance and material possessions above all else.

The storyline is clichéd and fails to engage the audience. Instead of a compelling narrative that encourages girls to pursue their passions, overcome challenges, and think critically, the movie devolves into a predictable sequence of events where Barbie's only concerns are her looks, wardrobe, and accumulating material possessions.

Additionally, the movie lacks any meaningful character development. Barbie remains a shallow, one-dimensional character throughout, and the supporting cast merely serves as cookie-cutter stereotypes. There is a glaring lack of diverse representation, which is a missed opportunity to promote inclusion and equality in the story.

The film's use of pink wrap paper only exacerbates the issue. Instead of challenging traditional gender norms and breaking free from outdated stereotypes, Barbie and the Quest for Individuality reinforces them. The excessive emphasis on appearance and material possessions perpetuates the harmful notion that a woman's worth lies solely in her outward beauty and consumerism.

As a responsible adult and a former fan of Barbie, I cannot in good conscience recommend this movie to young girls or their parents. It lacks the depth and substance needed to inspire and empower the next generation. Instead, it promotes a regressive and hollow ideology, packaged in a glittery pink facade.

In conclusion, Barbie and the Quest for Individuality is a disappointing display of propaganda disguised as entertainment. It fails to live up to its potential as a vehicle for positive messaging and empowerment, instead perpetuating harmful stereotypes and superficial ideals. Parents should be cautious about exposing their children to this film, as it might inadvertently reinforce damaging values rather than inspire greatness.… Expand

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HipstersBaneJul 21, 2023

Was excited for an upbeat bit of bubblegum pink escapism, just like what was shown ALL OVER the trailers. I think they pulled all those parts for the ads specifically, because the actual substance of the film is anything but enjoyable orWas excited for an upbeat bit of bubblegum pink escapism, just like what was shown ALL OVER the trailers. I think they pulled all those parts for the ads specifically, because the actual substance of the film is anything but enjoyable or captivating.

The other 1-star reviewers made the points already for me, no sense in regurgitating unpleasantness.

I think WB, Mattel, or whoever else was behind the advertising of this film already knew what a dud it would be if the advertising gave an accurate portrayal of the actual storyline.

Seriously, who wants to watch almost two hours of crying and fist-waving at society, all in bright pink?

Because it's interesting to me how the happiest, brightest, comedic soundbites are what made it into the ad campaign.

Almost like such people know what the public actually likes, and being preached to about how unfair and unequal life is, isn't it!!

Left the theater feeling down on myself and society in general. I REALLY don't think the movie making powers-that-be "got the assignment".… Expand

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SuggestionJul 29, 2023

It is scientifically proven that most men have more difficult lives, than women. One could make an argument that this movie is just based on LA, but even that can't be true, because most homeless people in LA are men. Who are fighting andIt is scientifically proven that most men have more difficult lives, than women. One could make an argument that this movie is just based on LA, but even that can't be true, because most homeless people in LA are men. Who are fighting and dying in Ukraine right now? 99% men. This movie is extremely insulting against men, truly disgusting.… Expand

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ARBO2k9Jul 21, 2023

This movie is awful. Was looking forward to this when I saw the trailers. Sadly it's just another horrible movie.

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hadassapJul 21, 2023

Ah, Barbie, the iconic franchise that brightens our lives with plastic and stereotypes. After all, who doesn't love to see a flawless blonde doll living adventures with no trace of reality? Note? A solid 2/10 for the effort to keep the brand alive.

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ClutcherJul 21, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Felt like I paid to watch a two hour ad. While the movie is often funny and clever, it was overall disappointing.

Hollow overtures to feminism, overt misandry, and forced diversity were used to clean up Mattel's image and please the uncritical mainstream audience. While graphics were appealing, Barbies character itself is poorly developed & the storyline is incoherent… The story could not be resolved without Greta literally preaching her message at the end.

The movie could have been about feminism and equality, instead, however, it promotes matriarchy as solution to patriarchy. “Barbie” is reinforcing the problem. The movie touches on several interesting themes but never explores them which feels like wasted potential.

- The Mother-Daughter relationship. The daughter is disconnected with her mother and acts hostilely at school. You thought the movie will revolve about fixing that problem? No. The daughter has no problem. She's just a teenager.
- Thinking about death: The mother misses playing with her daughter and starts designing sad or “weird” Barbies. How does that relate to Barbie thinking about death specifically?
- The corporate: The corporate people who are all men try to catch Barbie so they can send her back to Barbieland. But when Barbie went to Barbieland they still followed her. It took them too long to get there for no apparent reason. And when they got there it just gets very confusing. Why are they in there?
- Barbie wanting to be human: A theme that starts with Barbie‘s interaction with an old lady and her observing other people. That motive disappears completely until the end, Barbie has no motivation to become human throughout the movie.
- Kens: The Movie tries to make Ken the bad guy even though he was just trying to be noticed and loved (woman good man bad mentality). You’d expect Ken has any meaningful development after the downfall of Kendom but he remains Barbie’s accessory.… Expand

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random-dudeJul 22, 2023

First part in the Barbie world was a good, clever and self-aware comedy with heart. After that it devolved into a platform, and even that didn't work as the creators propably intended. Jokes rarely landed after the first 45min, never heard aFirst part in the Barbie world was a good, clever and self-aware comedy with heart. After that it devolved into a platform, and even that didn't work as the creators propably intended. Jokes rarely landed after the first 45min, never heard a theater so silent after a punchline of a joke.

Also the message in this film is that Barbie is a villain. That's not the Barbie I grew up with. Barbie would not oppress or "put anyone on their right place", or leave anyone to suffer just because her own goal isn't yet met. And we're meant to cheer at the end for that? I call BS.

That's not feminism, and that IS NOT BARBIE!

Edit afternote:
Apparently criticizing this movie makes one an incel. Or a man for that matter - which btw I'm not.
When they can't refute your criticism with proper arguments or facts, and simply resort to name-calling and outright dismissing your opinions based on your assumed demographic... that's very telling.

Edit afternote II: My user review on RT (verified) was removed, so don't trust RT score.… Expand

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rachelgopeJul 22, 2023

A film that was supposed to celebrate a historical doll became a WOKE podium.
It felt like I was watching an episode of She-Hulk.

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NerwanJul 21, 2023

There was something very off about this film. It's a surprisingly serious film and not especially funny. I ended up having a really deep and excellent conversation with my wife about it afterwards. She's a feminist and made this reallyThere was something very off about this film. It's a surprisingly serious film and not especially funny. I ended up having a really deep and excellent conversation with my wife about it afterwards. She's a feminist and made this really great point. She said, "This film is so keen to talk about women's oppression in the real world that it forgets that it's created a fictional oppressed people in the Barbie world". You can't make an oppressed group and then have them become the villains simply because it suites another part of your story".

Doing so made the film seem very mean spirited and, honestly, quite supremacist. It's treatment of patriarchy is also extremely simplistic which adds to that unpleasant affect. There's no way in hell I'd take my kids to see this. I think it's kinda harmful.… Expand

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JustNormalDudeJul 23, 2023

Trash movie. It's kind of hilarious when liberals think that, everyone who hates this movie must be Conservative or Political or whatever else. They are so brainwashed with their nonsense, that they forget that there are millions of normalTrash movie. It's kind of hilarious when liberals think that, everyone who hates this movie must be Conservative or Political or whatever else. They are so brainwashed with their nonsense, that they forget that there are millions of normal people who don't like movies that have radical propaganda messages. Just funny, how these liberals don't understand something so simple...lol.… Expand

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ActualEqualityJul 29, 2023

Most aggressive feminist propaganda movie i have ever had to watch. Trailers were very misleading. Thankfully seems like men and women hate this movie equally, as there are already plenty of Youtube videos made by women who absolutely hateMost aggressive feminist propaganda movie i have ever had to watch. Trailers were very misleading. Thankfully seems like men and women hate this movie equally, as there are already plenty of Youtube videos made by women who absolutely hate this movie, some of these videos have over 100 000 views. So i'm glad that there are still some normal women on this planet and not everyone is extreme feminists.… Expand

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GigetoJul 30, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. e un film nazzifemminista dato che le donne governano sugli uomini ed appena e il contrario il film per la meta si basa a far tornare il mondo di brbie di nuovo mazzifemminista con la potenza delle donne sugli uomini… Expand

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KamenRiderDarkJul 21, 2023

I didn’t like it. Sure the costumes and set design are fun but that’s about all I liked about the movie, pretty disappointing with how long the wait for it felt. The plot, what plot when you think it’s going somewhere it go’s somewhereI didn’t like it. Sure the costumes and set design are fun but that’s about all I liked about the movie, pretty disappointing with how long the wait for it felt. The plot, what plot when you think it’s going somewhere it go’s somewhere completely different, the characters are thin and the character relationship dynamics are non existent, apart from that there’s some identity politics thrown in that takes over the second half of the film, and regardless of whatever way you feel on that subject, the whole thing feels like an ironic take, like it’s going to have a gottach moment (like at the opening) but it never comes and then all of a sudden the films ending with a barely fleshed out story for the main barbie. I can’t say kids would like this movie, if I could say anyone would like it it’s probably for young adults still living sheltered at home, but even then I’m not sure, like others have said “who was this movie even for?” I don’t think Barbie needed to be “deep” and making it that way really accomplished anything constructive either, I would of much preferred a fun pretty feel good comedy, the movie was a massive downer At the end my take away from this movie is “Nothing” I’m never going to watch it again and probably going to forget about it all together.

Go watch Enchanted 2007 instead, and actually have a enjoyable time… Expand

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JCenaJul 23, 2023

You gonna both sides on this movie, but I'm going to be real that this movie is what you heard. Woke feminist trash, simply put! Everyone is entitled to their opinion, as am I. Shame because I actually like Ryan Gosling. I can't stand withYou gonna both sides on this movie, but I'm going to be real that this movie is what you heard. Woke feminist trash, simply put! Everyone is entitled to their opinion, as am I. Shame because I actually like Ryan Gosling. I can't stand with this movie. I rather go watch Oppenheimer or Sound of Freedom again!… Expand

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TrunkerJul 21, 2023

Who exactly is the target audience for this film?
Greta Gerwig has had a hit or miss career. Her film Little Women was fairly entertaining, but I found her film Lady Bird to be completely obnoxious. Same goes for Margot Robbie. I enjoyed herWho exactly is the target audience for this film?
Greta Gerwig has had a hit or miss career. Her film Little Women was fairly entertaining, but I found her film Lady Bird to be completely obnoxious. Same goes for Margot Robbie. I enjoyed her in Wolf Of Wall Street and Once Upon a Time In Hollywood, but really disliked I Tonya and Birds of Prey.
Now comes Barbie, based on the long running series of dolls from Mattel. Now as a guy, I never played with Barbies prefering to play video games over dolls, however my sisters enjoyed playing them and that's the question about this film. Who is the target audience for this film? Because on one hand it looked like a film designed for sixty year old women who never got over playing with their dolls and on another hand, its advertising is aimed at little girls even though some of the material maybe offensive to a lot of families.

The plotline, which is extremely thin, involves Barbie living the perfect life in Barbieland where Barbie dolls of all types live and where all the Kens hang out at the beach, Then all of a sudden Barbie escapes to the real world where she is treated like a dog really hammering home Greta Gerwig's misandry.

I can see this film having a decent opening weekend but expect it to drop like a rock in the following weeks when people realize this film is really just a one trick pony. The pink sets look nice but the screenplay and the annoying script are definitely going to divide audiences and this film really doens't have mainstream appeal at all. Most of all Will Farrel as the CEO of Mattel is about as annoying as ever and the misanderyt stereotypes are about entertaining as watching paint dry.
A one on a scale of 1-10. Save yourself the headache and see the much better Oppenheimer instead!… Expand

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SludgechapJul 21, 2023

Ambitious at the start but quickly degrades into a hot mess of a film that has a lot to tell you if your soul is made of plastic.

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AshCosgroveJul 24, 2023

Sexism doesn’t exist anymore: Barbie used up the world’s supply of it. Congrats!

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JustConsumeJul 28, 2023

Feminist movies have failed constantly since 2016 (as they should), but these freaks didn't give up and seems like they finally found a way to trick people into cinemas. Pathetic, but yeah. Regardless of that, bad movie is a movie and nothingFeminist movies have failed constantly since 2016 (as they should), but these freaks didn't give up and seems like they finally found a way to trick people into cinemas. Pathetic, but yeah. Regardless of that, bad movie is a movie and nothing will change that. Captain Marvel also made 1 billion, but pretty much nobody likes that movie, so that speaks for itself. Same will happen with Barbie.… Expand

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ABadSeedJul 21, 2023

A must-not-see. There is only one reason Robbie, Gosling and Gerwig are involved in this. It starts with c and ends with ash

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CuquerJul 21, 2023

Why do people seem to enjoy this?
The first part of the movie and all the other scenes set in Barbie-land were a huge sensory overload for me. Everything is violently colorful, things happen super fast and everyone is screaming in a strangeWhy do people seem to enjoy this?
The first part of the movie and all the other scenes set in Barbie-land were a huge sensory overload for me. Everything is violently colorful, things happen super fast and everyone is screaming in a strange voice while trying to outscream each other. This Barbie-land is supposed to be a super joyful place but honestly it just made me nauseous. At this point I was praying for it to be over and had a really hard time following what's going on.

It gets better when they arrive in the real word, but I seriously don't get why people call it "deep" and "philosophical" because most of the dialouge is cliché at best and at times it's absolute cringe. It tries real hard to deal with serious topics but keeps explaining things like you're a 5-year-old.

Emotions are also portrayed a super weird way in this movie (I guess because we're dealing with dolls, but still, sometimes this level of over-acting just hurts to watch), and a lot of things happen randomly without any explanation. It's also not for (small) kids. There were a lot of really small kids in the cinema when I went and most of them were super confused with some even crying, it was clear they couldn't really follow the plot and didn't get most of the supposed jokes.… Expand

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WolfgangwareJul 24, 2023

Save your money please. This movie is terrible. I don’t recommend this at all. It’s simply not safe for children in general. It has a CHEAP, pretty aesthetic but it’s completely soulless and hollow. This film is DECONSTRUCTIVE or ratherSave your money please. This movie is terrible. I don’t recommend this at all. It’s simply not safe for children in general. It has a CHEAP, pretty aesthetic but it’s completely soulless and hollow. This film is DECONSTRUCTIVE or rather DESTRUCTIVE in nature and patently evil in its attempt to divide and conquer the minds of our little children specifically girls. Yes it’s PG-13 but the marketing campaign for this mf was geared toward “EVERYONE” as they said. I’m not surprised. Of course these godless Hollywood elites would try to dismantle our society by deceitfully hiding and pushing their misandrist immoral/anti-American ideology propaganda through children’s films. Barbie has been hijacked but it happened years ago during the 2nd wave of feminism. This Barbie was always gonna be trash in the “Modern Era” unfortunately as evident by the increasing many flops of the last 2 or 3 years. This woke bs is demonic! It’s over weirdos! We see you all for you are and you won’t break the American … Expand

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TheMovieReviewsJul 29, 2023

Most hateful movie made against men in entire history of movies. Margot Robbie just lost millions of male fans and she will never gain them back. All her future movies will suffer at box office, that's a fact. Thankfully there's plenty ofMost hateful movie made against men in entire history of movies. Margot Robbie just lost millions of male fans and she will never gain them back. All her future movies will suffer at box office, that's a fact. Thankfully there's plenty of other actresses, who aren't hateful towards men and men will support their movies instead, it's that simple.… Expand

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theonemageAug 2, 2023

This movie is mostly unwatchable. Bad acting, annoying characters, etc. It may be because I don't play with or care about dolls/Barbie, but it's not good. They spent $150+m+ in marketing a movie to children.. that is not for children. Don'tThis movie is mostly unwatchable. Bad acting, annoying characters, etc. It may be because I don't play with or care about dolls/Barbie, but it's not good. They spent $150+m+ in marketing a movie to children.. that is not for children. Don't take your kids, it is not for them.… Expand

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thetimes99Jul 29, 2023

Awful anti-men garbage. It's also hilarious to read positive reviews on this site, that are clearly written by radical feminists. like for example "you must hate strong women", that's really ironic, considering that entire movie is aboutAwful anti-men garbage. It's also hilarious to read positive reviews on this site, that are clearly written by radical feminists. like for example "you must hate strong women", that's really ironic, considering that entire movie is about hating men lmao. The fact that radical feminists believe that women can only be strong, when they hate men, is just hilarious and also sad, but radical feminists are sad, so it's not surprising lmao.… Expand

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Butterbean1Jul 22, 2023

If the movie audience at the screening I attended was typical of most Barbie audiences then it was a severely underwhelming experience for most. The kids looked confused and bored, and aside from a few women whooping and cheering atIf the movie audience at the screening I attended was typical of most Barbie audiences then it was a severely underwhelming experience for most. The kids looked confused and bored, and aside from a few women whooping and cheering at everything, so did the adults. I walked out about 20 minutes from the end because I couldn't stand being preached to a minute longer.… Expand

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PanBartkeAug 2, 2023

Boring, not funny, naive and feministic in totally wrong way. I regret my time wasted for this

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PanchogulJul 21, 2023

Mucho ruido y pocas nueces, esta pseudo película es terrible, cursi y sobrecargado de niñerías.

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ArionXJul 22, 2023

I really wanted to love this movie. My daughter and I were so excited to see it. She grew up with Barbies and I am a fan of all of the leads in the film. It just doesn’t work. The first half is really boring and the intended funny parts areI really wanted to love this movie. My daughter and I were so excited to see it. She grew up with Barbies and I am a fan of all of the leads in the film. It just doesn’t work. The first half is really boring and the intended funny parts are met with complete silence in the theatre. These actors gave it their all but the writers and director somehow messed up what should have been a slam dunk premise. We both left the theatre scratching our heads wondering how this could have been as bad as it was. The only shining light was the Barbie Dreamland life sized set pieces.… Expand

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Ghost123111Jul 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Барбі це повна лажа. Весь фільм це пропаганда фемінізму, які "тупі" чоловіки, жінки мають правити всім світом і тому подібні моменти в фільмі. 80% фільму це просто пропаганда фемінізму та приниження чоловіків і всього 20% реального сюжету все. Повна лажа, настільки поганого фільму я не бачив.… Expand

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justinxxJul 22, 2023

Worst modern propaganda movie. Hopefully Margot Robbie is not part of new Fantastic 4 movie, because i refuse to watch any of her movies after this.

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Robert_hanJul 21, 2023

Good visuals, however paired with occasionally flat jokes, an occasionally incomprehensible storyline, and extremely ignorant/harmful worldviews and messages.

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whatthehelllllJul 22, 2023

It doesn't even matter how much money this piece of trash makes. Fast and furious and Captain Marvel made billion dollars as well. Does that make them good or respected movies? No.

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Henrique2525Jul 28, 2023

Um filme de humor, com 0 graça, parabéns aos envolvidos. Razo sem muita coerência

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ijustbehonestJul 22, 2023

This is one of the worst propaganda films i have ever seen and i have seen thousands of movies. This movie is something similar that Germany would have made in 1940s. Sickening.

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Alex2112Jul 29, 2023

Men are so stupid and poor woman are so oppressed. All the man should become woman's slaves. This movie is just so freaking sexist, I hate it

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IHavePowerJul 22, 2023

It doesn't even matter how much money this piece of trash makes. Fast and furious and Captain Marvel made billion dollars as well. Does that make them good or respected movies? No.

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JuaPaJul 22, 2023

They had the opportunity and everything to make a good family movie about a toy franchise for kids; instead they made a propaganda of leftist man-hate feminist anti capitalism agenda where there is this fictional conspiracy of a patriarchyThey had the opportunity and everything to make a good family movie about a toy franchise for kids; instead they made a propaganda of leftist man-hate feminist anti capitalism agenda where there is this fictional conspiracy of a patriarchy and everything related to males is bad and everything females do is perfect, the plot is simplistic and plane, very disappointing. Do NOT take your kids to see this, it is not recommended for kids.… Expand

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batmanisbestJul 28, 2023

I have some connections in movie industry and i also know some former Metacritic workers and basically what they told me: "if movie is very political and needs to push an agenda, we are forced to delete lots of negative reviews and we canI have some connections in movie industry and i also know some former Metacritic workers and basically what they told me: "if movie is very political and needs to push an agenda, we are forced to delete lots of negative reviews and we can also use this feature, that gives lots of downvotes to reviews that we don't like".… Expand

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gatsbJul 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. wow greta gerwig greta gerwig greta gerwig greta werig gerta weirg greta gerig greta werig… Expand

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AntifeminancyJul 21, 2023

It’s amongst the worst movies I’ve ever seen. There’s an agenda being pushed forward and it’s all a massive statement. The format was terrible. Barbie is sold all over the world but apparently that wasn’t part of the inclusiveness andIt’s amongst the worst movies I’ve ever seen. There’s an agenda being pushed forward and it’s all a massive statement. The format was terrible. Barbie is sold all over the world but apparently that wasn’t part of the inclusiveness and progressivism they tried to portray because it all happens in the US of course (they forgot that bit). There was lots of different Barbies but only one was fat ONE (they tried!) I went to a party preview of the movie and it was weird to see how divided people looked in the theatre. It was one of those movies I wish I could erase from my mind!… Expand

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RainstenJul 23, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A movie based on the stereotypical ideology that men and women are on war since the dawn of time. You know, Marx said it's a class struggle, Hitler said, it's a race struggle, and Mattel says it's a sex struggle. So, contrary to the factual laws of evolution, Mattel suggests that there is no benefit on cooperation between the XY and XX members of our species. Therefore, if you want liberation you have to go to war. A fictitious one, of course. Because if you take a look outside, you can see men working 24/7 with the sole purpose to oppress women, right? So, the next time that the statistics show that 95% of the deads in workplaces are men, or men dying sooner than their retirement age, you can blame the patriarchy. Yes, because a society controlled by men that don't favor men is as twisted as a Mattel's universe. Surely, Mattel's marketing effort with this movie has a "lesson": Pretend to be a hero by playing to be a victim. Because it's much better to be perceived as good person than being a good person, at least in the real world.… Expand

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EasysolutionsJul 29, 2023

Best men can do and should do, would be just ignoring this movie and feminists. Just keep enjoying your life and completely ignore that this movie even exists, this seems to trigger those feminists most, because all they actually want is yourBest men can do and should do, would be just ignoring this movie and feminists. Just keep enjoying your life and completely ignore that this movie even exists, this seems to trigger those feminists most, because all they actually want is your attention. They want you to get triggered. But do the opposite, completely ignore them and that makes those radical feminists really angry lmao. I have noticed that's the tactic lots of Youtubers use, they just ignore this movie and i think that's literally the best thing to do. That's how these radical feminists ultimately lose!… Expand

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robdiwaJul 22, 2023

Barbie fails to deliver everything you were expecting, including humor. Instead, the directors deliver and endorse authoritarianism and, get this, preach about defeating the "patriarchy." Who exactly is their target audience? Not moms andBarbie fails to deliver everything you were expecting, including humor. Instead, the directors deliver and endorse authoritarianism and, get this, preach about defeating the "patriarchy." Who exactly is their target audience? Not moms and daughters (what a miss); rather angry feminists and probably drag queens. Then again, you can't expect a well-thought out story from the directors of Lady Bird and Marriage Story. I can never get those two hours back.… Expand

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ActualitynewsJul 21, 2023

En términos generales es una película que transmite buenos mensajes, pero no se supo plasmar bien y se desvirtúo todo con las bromas insípidas y musicales innecesarios. Además, esta es una película sobre Barbie, por qué vi más sobre Ken?.

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theirrelephantsJul 22, 2023

A very poorly written bait and switch.

Do any of you remember Land of the Lost (2009 movie) with Will Ferrell? That's what this reminds me of in that literally all of the funny moments were in the trailers, and the rest of the movie wasA very poorly written bait and switch.

Do any of you remember Land of the Lost (2009 movie) with Will Ferrell? That's what this reminds me of in that literally all of the funny moments were in the trailers, and the rest of the movie was just a slog that was either tedious, boring, or just plain terrible.… Expand

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o_p_oJul 22, 2023

If you love Barbie stay away from this movie and please don't take your children or grandchildren unless you want to see the light and innocence go out of their eyes right in front of yours! It's heartbreaking!

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Rosu88Jul 21, 2023

This movie's purpose is to increase the amount of hatred in the world. It feels like it was written in 2017 and it was unable to evolve from that godawful highschool level thinking

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namelessAug 1, 2023

I fell asleep twice in the movie. If Barbies were not part of your world growing up, you have nothing to relate to. The last 30 minutes turned into a sermon. Though shall believe this!!! After all the hype I felt ripped off afterwards.

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4theloveofmovieJul 22, 2023

It is not a Barbie Movie

It looks like Barbie. Walks like Barbie. Talks like Barbie. But, sadly it is not a Barbie movie... I will not be recommending this movie to anyone. This film focused more on the message it was trying to make thanIt is not a Barbie Movie

It looks like Barbie. Walks like Barbie. Talks like Barbie. But, sadly it is not a Barbie movie... I will not be recommending this movie to anyone. This film focused more on the message it was trying to make than what the film was suppose to be about. An iconic, little girls toy and her imagination. As a genuine Barbie fan, I felt this film made a mockery out of me. It took out all the magic of why Barbie can do anything, be anyone while still loving pink and sparkles and dressing up. Instead she was consumed with dread, and was given a "reality check."

Legally Blonde is more of a Barbie movie than this one.… Expand

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masamunerikuJul 24, 2023

From the marketing I expected the movie to be a fun, 'fast-food' style movie with sub-par plot exploring the world of barbie with dance routines, songs and lame jokes.

What I got was a man-hating movie. It bashes and blames men. It mocks menFrom the marketing I expected the movie to be a fun, 'fast-food' style movie with sub-par plot exploring the world of barbie with dance routines, songs and lame jokes.

What I got was a man-hating movie. It bashes and blames men. It mocks men and masculinity. It would've been acceptable if at the end there is a redemption arc. Eg. showing that both genders have their own unique skills and that by working side by side the world can be a better place. NOPE. The Kens started as useless beings with no power, say, or achievements. They exist for barbies only whenever it is convenient for her. At the end they are back where they started.

The marketing team should win the oscar this year for their deceiving adverts. They managed to lure kids and young teens to 2 hours of brainwashing.… Expand

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PositiveReviewJul 28, 2023

One can only hope that this movie doesn't reach 1 billion. But then again, even if it does, doesn't really matter, because it's not a first time that garbage movie makes a lot of money. Fast and Furious/Transformers made also a lot of money.

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JaxcJul 29, 2023

It's just another meaningless movie, i don't understand why anyone even gets triggered by it or cares about it. Just ignore it, it's just another Ghostbusters 2016 and will be forgotten by September. Radical feminists desperately want peopleIt's just another meaningless movie, i don't understand why anyone even gets triggered by it or cares about it. Just ignore it, it's just another Ghostbusters 2016 and will be forgotten by September. Radical feminists desperately want people to get triggered by it, so imo best solution is just ignoring it. After all it's not well made movie anyway, so it simply doesn't matter. Of course it will affect Margot Robbie's and possibly other actors career. Pretty sure they lost a lot of fans, just by being part of this movie. But at the end of the day, it was their choice to be in this movie, so who cares. Literally same thing happened with Ghostbusters cast, they hardly got any roles after that movie. Ultimately, it's their choice and if they want to lose fans, good for them.… Expand

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yoimKenJul 23, 2023

My favorite part was when Barbie said "it's Barbin time" and Barbied all Kens away. But in all seriousness, i'm sure this movie will become a meme, it deserves to be lmao.

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mario999Aug 1, 2023

That movie really fooled me, I saw the trailer and though would be an ok movie, was thinking I will watch a funny comedy movie but it was all other then that, I need to give a big congrats to the marketing team which did a hell of a job, theThat movie really fooled me, I saw the trailer and though would be an ok movie, was thinking I will watch a funny comedy movie but it was all other then that, I need to give a big congrats to the marketing team which did a hell of a job, the movie is probably the worst movie I ever saw in the cinema, terrible story, terrible story telling, hating men all movie long, Hollywood is really done that showed everything, it’s like a Disney movie, badge for terrible movies, always that political and social stuff I though I just watch a soft funny comedy movie without much s*** but no all again every movie now most show that womens are much better then men’s, why always this, they same as important that just makes it look all stupid with these movies. Can’t tell any worst movie then this Hollywood is so dead. This movie lives from paid reviews and numbers which watched the movie because so many girls liked the doll, my girlfriend loved Barbie dolls so she wanted to see it, she hated the movie, if a second would come so many people would know how bad it is, never would fool me twice, I’m so sad that I paid a ticket and gave them my money..… Expand

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Pennyspy55Jul 24, 2023

One point for amazing production design. Very unimpressed by the rest of it. Camp is best done by John Waters. He wouldn't have had a lengthy rant telling the audience how bad half of them are. As a woman, yes, really, this was depressinglyOne point for amazing production design. Very unimpressed by the rest of it. Camp is best done by John Waters. He wouldn't have had a lengthy rant telling the audience how bad half of them are. As a woman, yes, really, this was depressingly divisive. It really felt like this was made by someone who has never been hugged by a nice man. Or met one. It's just sad. I left it feeling sad. Is that the point? Marketing for this was also brilliant, I thought this would be a mashup of Enchanted and the Lego movie and just expected at worst it would be predictable. But women, we can do better than this whinefest. Men aren't all that bad. Really. Also, the world-building felt lazy. It could and should have been explored more - what does it mean that there's a 'barbie world' that people can just visit? What about actually using it to solve world issues? Are there other worlds like this? A Thundercats world? I want to know!… Expand

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kstewart000Jul 21, 2023

Well, it is opening day for the Barbie Movie and my young adult daughters and I couldn’t wait to see it. It represented a fun flashback opportunity to expand our imaginations and remember the joy and laughter Barbie brought to us so manyWell, it is opening day for the Barbie Movie and my young adult daughters and I couldn’t wait to see it. It represented a fun flashback opportunity to expand our imaginations and remember the joy and laughter Barbie brought to us so many years ago. HOWEVER, I found it peculiar that the folks filing out of the nearby auditorium, donned in pink, were looking kind of sad or dejected. Whereas, those of us filing into the next theater to see the same movie were full of excitement and anticipation. Now I know the answer from a firsthand experience. It was underwhelming for the content, context and whimsy anticipated by my party of 3 and it left us disappointed to say the least. The best things about the movie were the set and special effects to create a Barbie like world. That was well done. The acting was also good enough (although I felt sorry for the actors having to bring their talent to such a poorly thought out storyline. The story was sub-par. A true missed opportunity to have audiences leave the theater full of joy and laughter, speaking of their experience; with memories and imaginations sparked again by Barbie. Instead, we left on a low note with all guests filing out in silence. Too bad! This movie made me want to warn as many people as I possible because there is already enough disappointment out in the world. Why pay $10+ to experience more disappointment in Barbie’s world. Yikes!! Don’t fall for all the hype. Save your money and time!… Expand

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getsmeliftedJul 22, 2023

The misandry is astounding in this movie. I thought Barbie was going to be fun. It's not. I couldn't believe some of the over the top preaching going on in this movie. There is a time and place for that sort of thing and it's not in a Barbie movie.

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FlyxJul 23, 2023

I didn't enjoy this movie, messages in this movie were very one sided. Men were treated as demons and women as angels. It's refreshing to see, that based on comments on this site and also on Youtube, majority of people didn't like this movie.

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tptTPTJul 29, 2023

Unless you're a little 12 year old girl and a feminist, you won't like this.
By the way, this is not a joke, the hall where I was filled with girls from 10 to 15 years old

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clarkestarJul 29, 2023

Despite the elaborate marketing hype and fanfare leading up to its release, "Barbie" is sadly a huge disappointment. The movie, led by Margot Robbie, falls significantly short in character and plot development, focusing instead on a series ofDespite the elaborate marketing hype and fanfare leading up to its release, "Barbie" is sadly a huge disappointment. The movie, led by Margot Robbie, falls significantly short in character and plot development, focusing instead on a series of forced humour and moral grandstanding. This supposed self-aware take on the iconic doll's narrative appears more smug than insightful. The large ensemble of characters ends up feeling frustratingly interchangeable, diluting any attempt to present unique personalities.

While the art direction and visual design stand out, they are largely overshadowed by the film's inability to fully capitalise on the quirky and interesting concept of 'Barbie Land'. Instead, the movie chooses to spend more time in real-world settings that unfortunately offer little contrast or comedic value.

At its core, "Barbie" feels like a film made for the social media age - visually appealing, yet ultimately empty in content and purpose. Its primary appeal, it would seem, lies more in the experience of the pre-release hype and the resulting social media buzz than the movie itself. A missed opportunity indeed.… Expand

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MessyStinkmanJul 22, 2023

Literal propaganda. Too many adult jokes to be intended for children, but too terribly written to be intended for adults. The entire movie can be summed up by saying "all men are stupid, worthless brutes". Sexist garbage that I would neverLiteral propaganda. Too many adult jokes to be intended for children, but too terribly written to be intended for adults. The entire movie can be summed up by saying "all men are stupid, worthless brutes". Sexist garbage that I would never let my children watch. Looks great though.… Expand

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TheWarHorseJul 22, 2023

Woke nonsense. Story is a mess and it isn't funny at all. Set design was pretty good. That's about all it had going for it. Even our 12 year old niece was ready to go after 40 minutes but we stuck it out and the kids took a nap. Avoid atWoke nonsense. Story is a mess and it isn't funny at all. Set design was pretty good. That's about all it had going for it. Even our 12 year old niece was ready to go after 40 minutes but we stuck it out and the kids took a nap. Avoid at all costs. Easily top 10 dumbest major films I've seen.… Expand

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nellmaAug 1, 2023

This movie is just plain awful. What is the message? What is the point of view. It is tedious and irritating. Skip it.

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JpmosJul 22, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No salió max steel esto es una blasfemia indiscutible e indisfrutable 0/10… Expand

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