Barbie Movie (2023)


 I really liked this movie. I feel like I always say this, but the visuals of movies are always my favorite part, and this movie did not disappoint. I loved how they implemented things that made you very aware that they are in a Barbie world, like the pool being solid, glasses not having liquid in them, everything down to barbie having naturally pointed feet. It was so fun to look at. 

For the actual plot, i really liked it. I usually stray away from this type of movie because i feel like movies where feminism is kind of shoved into your face can be counterproductive, but this had a kind of opposite effect. The main thing I thought people could take away from it is how absurd the patriarchy is. Men typically can be unaware of the patriarchy because it has no negative affect on them, but in watching this, they can see how absurd the patriarchy is, because they are the "victims" in a way. i think that this movie  is more complex than just a "girl power" movie, but you have to watch the movie more than once to pick up on all the other issues barbie covers 

side bar: i Loved how the whole sex education cast was in this movie 10/10 show. 

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  1. Mr. HOctober 2, 2023 at 7:16 AM

    It is an open dialogue about the patriarchy and I love it.

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