“Barbie”
Initial reviews are overwhelming
Celebrated: Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in “Barbie”.
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Praise for the equipment, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, isolated criticism of the screenplay: The first voices for “Barbie” are there.
The first press reviews of “Barbie” arrives – and is quite positive. There are no detailed reviews yet, but media representatives have already published their first assessments on social media.
As “Perfection” describes Katcy Stephan from “Variety” the movie. In her opinion, director Greta Gerwig (39) delivers a “nuanced commentary on what it means to be a woman in a bizarre, wonderful and laughable film”.
Oscar nomination demanded for Ryan Gosling
In particular, she singles out the two main actors Margot Robbie (33) and Ryan Gosling (42) from the strong cast. The two were “born” for their roles as Barbie and Ken.
Robbie and Gosling and Simu Liu (34) also praises Joseph Deckelmeier from “Screenrant”. He also describes the film as “funny, bombastic and very smart”.
In general, the critics seem to agree on the actors. Above all, Ryan Gosling, who was previously described as too old and not pretty enough for the role of Ken, is celebrated. Several observers even wish for an Oscar nomination for the star.
criticism of the script
The falls a little more differentiated Review by Sharronda Williams out of. The journalist calls the film “funny, warm-hearted and sometimes downright funny”. But the screenplay seemed a bit “bloated” for her at times.
Perri Nemiroff from “Collider” is also not too convinced of the story. The development of many secondary characters would be neglected.
“Barbie” is not “the hit” she had hoped for – or what she thinks it should be “given the topics it deals with”. Nonetheless, Nemiroff sees a “well-made, bold film with a VERY strong voice and vision”. Above all, she highlights the sets and costumes, which give the cinema audience the feeling of really being in Barbieland.
In “Barbie,” Margot Robbie plays the famous Mattel blonde who ends up in the real world from her carefree pink life. Mattel Films is producing the film. “Barbie” starts in German cinemas on July 20, 2023.