Margot Robbie's Barbie Dons a Whole New League: Marvel's Most Provocative Hero Comes to Life in Mind-Blowing Fan Art!
Margot Robbie's Barbie, known for her upcoming film with meta humor, crosses paths with one of Marvel's raunchiest superheroes in remarkable fan art, introducing an extraordinary blend of wit and audacity
In a clever fusion, the Barbie fanart merges Margot Robbie's meta movie with the exceptionally meta character, Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool.
The fan-made poster showcases the unlikely alliance of the two in Barbie's iconic car. As Barbie attracts attention with her typical flamboyance, Deadpool amusingly remains concealed. This portrayal aptly captures Deadpool's penchant for defying conventions, as the story's irreverent protagonist.
The poster by Rahal Arts showcases a collaboration between Robbie's Barbie and Reynolds' Deadpool, combining their respective films' focus on breaking the fourth wall. The caption, "She's everything. He's just Deadpool," suggests that while it is a collaboration, the essence of the movie remains centered around Barbie. In the poster, Deadpool carries the iconic toy on his shoulders, but her hand humorously covers his face, adding to the comedic tone. The Barbie movie, which presents a live-action interpretation of the well-known doll's realization that the world is not as she perceived it, finds an apt teacher in Deadpool. As one of the pioneers in calling out and satirizing conventions in his own comic book universe, Deadpool is an unlikely but fitting partner who can help Barbie understand that the real world is not all sunshine and happiness.
Barbie's fourth wall breaking is a clever way to comment on the stark contrast between her superficial world depicted in advertisements and the real world. In contrast, Deadpool's unconventional approach as a protagonist sets him apart. Instead of being a morally upright hero, he is a killer by nature, although he directs his violence towards those who deserve it. Consequently, Deadpool disrupts the traditional superhero archetype. In 2016, this was a novel concept.
Meta humor has gained significant traction in the media, especially after the release of the first Deadpool movie. However, there is a risk of audience fatigue due to its overuse. The success of meta humor hinges on its execution. While some franchises effectively employ fourth-wall breaking to enhance comedy, others rely on it excessively as a crutch. Barbie, as a franchise, stands to greatly benefit from incorporating fourth wall breaking into its movies.
Barbie is now playing in theaters.
Source: Rahal Arts/Twitter
