Barbie Revealed: Surprising Connection with Tom Hanks' Comedy & The Godfather Sparks Movie Magic!
Barbie's upcoming release on July 21 is a delightful homage to Tom Hanks' iconic comedies and the timeless masterpiece, The Godfather The trailer beautifully captures the inspirations behind Barbie's enchanting world, promising an exciting and nostalgic cinematic experience
Here are the movies that inspired Greta Gerwig to make the live-action adaptation of Barbie. The list started with 29 movies but ended up with 33 by the end of her interview:
1. Gone with the Wind
2. The Wizard of Oz
3. Singin' in the Rain
4. Breakfast at Tiffany's
5. The Graduate
6. Annie Hall
7. Heathers
8. Clueless
9. Legally Blonde
10. Mean Girls
11. Juno
12. Bridesmaids
13. The Devil Wears Prada
14. Bridget Jones's Diary
15. Sex and the City
16. 10 Things I Hate About You
17. Easy A
18. Pitch Perfect
19. The Princess Diaries
20. 13 Going on 30
21. Miss Congeniality
22. Cinderella (2015)
23. La La Land
24. Lady Bird
25. Crazy Rich Asians
26. Booksmart
27. Little Women (2019)
28. The Favourite
29. Wonder Woman
30. Black Panther
31. A Star is Born (2018)
32. Knives Out
33. Parasite
Splash
The Wizard of Oz
An American in Paris
Singin' in the Rain
The Red Shoes
A Matter of Life and Death
Oklahoma
Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
His Friday Girl
The Philadelphia Story
Gold Diggers of 1935
Heaven Can Wait
All That Jazz
Twentieth Century
The Ladies Man
Rear Window
The Truman Show
Grease
The Godfather
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
2001: A Space Odyssey
Saturday Night Fever
And the Ship Sails On
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
The Earrings of Madame de…
Modern Times
The Young Girls of Rochefort
Model Shop
Wings of Desire
Jacques Tati's Mon Oncle
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
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Barbie's Inspirations Are Noticeable In The Trailer
Gerwig's diverse list includes visual references to the mentioned movies noticeable in the trailers. One notable reference is a recreation of a highly iconic scene from 2001: A Space Odyssey, forming the basis of the teaser trailer and introducing the world to Robbie's impressive portrayal of Barbie. This scene sets the tone for the promotional materials, highlighting the upcoming movie as an unmissable theatrical event and a cultural phenomenon.
Barbieland draws heavy inspiration from various movies, including The Wizard of Oz with its vibrant colors, Fellini's And the Ship Sails On and Peter Weir's The Truman Show with their surreal designs. Although the movie itself has a strong commercial feel, being based on a timelessly popular IP like the Barbie doll, its influences are intricate and encompass a wide range of cinematic tastes curated by Gerwig.
Only time will reveal how movies like The Godfather will play a role in the overall narrative of Barbie. However, it is already apparent that Will Ferrell's portrayal of the Mattel CEO could serve as a visual homage to Marlon Brando or Al Pacino in Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film. Despite the unexpected nature of these references in relation to Barbie, Gerwig promises a unique theatrical experience with her latest film, which is expected to be one of the standout releases of the summer.
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