Barbie's Revolutionary Tale Starring Margot Robbie & Greta Gerwig Leaves Critics Raving!

Critics have started to share their reviews of Warner Bros.' highly anticipated film, Barbie, which features director and co-writer Greta Gerwig as well as stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The movie follows Barbie as she embarks on an adventure in the real world, and it has been a hot topic of discussion since filming commenced in 2022. Set photos and trailers have generated significant online buzz, further adding to the anticipation surrounding the film. Below are excerpts from some of the reviews.

Tatiana Hullender, Screen Rant

Everything about Barbie is crafted with both mass appeal and personal insight, much like the doll, resulting in a movie that knows how to please.

Gerwig has created a family film that she undoubtedly wished she had access to as a young girl. She manages to embed multiple messages within the seemingly superficial persona of Barbie's hollow hourglass figure. This is a commendable accomplishment.

Christy Lemire, RogerEbert.com

A lot like Barbie the doll: ravishing to look at, but with much more on its mind than initially meets the eye.

Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly

It's Gerwig's care and attention to detail that gives Barbie an actual point of view, elevating it beyond every other cynical, IP-driven cash grab.

Barbie is a remarkably innovative, meticulously crafted, and unexpectedly impressive film, standing as a remarkable testament to the endless possibilities that can emerge from within the depths of capitalism.

The film Barbie is unexpectedly deep, showcasing profound philosophical and existential themes that go beyond what one would typically anticipate from a franchise centered around plastic fashion dolls that gained cultural significance in the late 1950s.

Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times

Robbie takes an archetype long dismissed as an airheaded caricature and, moment by deeply felt moment, teases and fleshes her out.

Despite Gerwig's clever execution of Barbie, there is a lingering sense of foreboding throughout the endeavor. The director skillfully incorporates her distinctive style and uncovers profound underlying themes within a rigid structure. However, it is evident that significant compromises have been made to the narrative.

Barbie offers a profound analysis of humanity, life's purpose, and the internal conflict faced by women in a male-dominated society, all while embodying compassion and flair.

Gerwig and her creative team breathe life into the once-lifeless character, infusing them with a vibrant personality and surrounding them with a visually stunning, pastel-colored world. In addition to this, they skillfully convey thought-provoking ideas about the intricacies of gender politics.

Manohla Dargis, New York Times

The Mattel brand looms large here, but Gerwig, whose directorial command is so fluent she seems born to filmmaking, is announcing that she’s in control.

Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post

Barbie is an exhausting, spastic, self-absorbed and overwrought disappointment.

The positive aspects of Barbie are overshadowed by the film's overly forced attempts. Its playfulness is artificial, constantly reminding us of its cleverness in an exhausting manner.

Barbie exudes a defensive nature, as if it anticipates and acknowledges potential criticisms before they are even voiced. Unfortunately, this approach leaves it emotionally devoid, despite its attempts at being quirky.

Barbie is a meticulously crafted blockbuster that exudes thoughtfulness, offering a wealth of captivating elements that warrant multiple viewings. With its abundance of visual details to discover and an abundance of humorous nods to appreciate, the film promises to delight even with a solitary viewing.

Greta Gerwig's latest film, Empire, presents a refreshing and exhilarating blockbuster experience, showcasing exceptional performances by seasoned actors. The impact of this film ensures that life post-Barbie will never be ordinary.

Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

This is a truly original work -- one of the smartest, funniest, sweetest, most insightful and just plain flat-out entertaining movies of the year.

Gerwig's confidence and generosity as a feminist filmmaker shine through as she graciously hands over all the finest lines to Ryan Gosling, enabling him to effortlessly dominate the entire film.

Alonso Duralde, The Film Verdict

Dumps a lot of tones and ideas out of its toybox but manages to connect the disparate parts, resulting in an all-too-rare thoughtful blockbuster.

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