The Need for a Barbie Spinoff: Resolving the Unfinished Storyline
Exploring the unresolved plot point in the Barbie movie and the potential for a spinoff to address it.
The Unfinished Mattel Storyline
In July 2023, Great Gerwig's Barbie captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, but despite its success, there's one storyline that remains unresolved and in need of a satisfying conclusion.
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The Barbie movie follows the eponymous character, Stereotypical Barbie, as she navigates the complexities of her life in Barbieland and beyond. While the film resolves certain storylines, one particular plot point involving the male-dominated leadership at Mattel remains unaddressed.
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The movie humorously portrays the Mattel executives' bumbling entrance into Barbieland, led by the unnamed CEO played by Will Ferrell. However, the confrontation between Barbie and the executives lacks a meaningful resolution, leaving the audience with a dissatisfying ending to this crucial storyline.
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Addressing Mattel's Failings
The unresolved Mattel storyline in Barbie presents an opportunity for a spinoff movie to tackle the issue in a more comprehensive manner. A Barbie spinoff set in the real world could delve into the management problems at Mattel and explore the benefits of diversifying the leadership team.
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By shifting the focus to the real world, the spinoff could address corporate greed and the societal impact of prioritizing profits over well-being. This approach would provide a platform to not only resolve the dissatisfying ending of Barbie but also shed light on an important social issue.
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Realistic Execution of the Spinoff
A Barbie spinoff centered on Mattel's transformation would bring a fresh perspective while incorporating elements from the original movie. Set predominantly in the real world at Mattel headquarters, the spinoff could infuse humor and creativity to address the need for change within the company.
Sasha looking confused at surprised Barbie and Gloria, all of them in the car, in Barbie
Furthermore, the spinoff could reintroduce familiar characters such as Gloria and explore their roles in driving the narrative forward. This workplace comedy could serve as a platform for real change at Mattel while offering an engaging and meaningful storyline.
Margot Robbie as Stereotypical Barbie running through Mattel Headquarters in the Barbie Movie
