Summary
Greta Gerwig, director of Barbie, expresses astonishment and appreciation for the film's unparalleled triumph at the box office.Gerwig details her encounters of conducting impromptu visits to various theaters in New York City and being astounded by the sea of individuals adorned in shades of pink, paying homage to the iconic Barbie brand.
Barbie director Greta Gerwig is speechless, finding it difficult to express her feelings, as she is blown away by the unexpected and overwhelming triumph of the movie. Barbie has taken the lead at the box office, surpassing Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, and setting multiple records during its opening weekend. With a staggering $162 million in its initial release, Barbie remains the reigning champion at the box office, demonstrating no signs of losing momentum.
Gerwig, during an interview with The New York Times, expressed her surprise and gratitude for Barbie's incredible success. In her own words:
"I'm incredibly grateful and amazed. I truly can't find the right words to describe it. I've been in New York City, and on Thursday and Friday, I was visiting different theaters to check the sound levels and ensure the picture quality was perfect. It was a challenge to let go of control, but honestly, it's been incredible to see people dressed in pink as I walk around. I never even dared to imagine something like this. It's just... I'm sorry, it's hard to articulate my emotions, I'm just overwhelmed."
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Source: The New York Times