A little over a week before its arrival in our theaters, “Barbie” is talking about it thanks to the first reviews from the United States. And the result seems more than positive.
Summer will be pink and fun. This is, in any case, what indicated the trailers of Barbie, a film dedicated to the famous doll signed Greta Gerwig, with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. A bet which, if it raised more than one eyebrow when it was put into production, seems successful according to the first opinions published in the United States.
If the humor seen in the trailers is there, the background is obviously not left out. Because several critics highlight the feminist discourse developed by the director (also co-screenwriter) and the intelligence of her words. Without forgetting the beauty of its sets and costumes.
“I can’t officially leave Twitter without telling you that Barbie is my favorite movie of the year. Greta Gerwig has, in a way, exceeded my expectations. She nicely points out the positives and negatives of Barbie. And give give Ryan Gosling an Oscar nomination, I’m dead serious!”
“Barbie achieves perfection. Greta Gerwig delivers a nuanced discourse on what it means to be a woman, in a whimsical, wonderful and hilarious farce. The whole cast shines, especially Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in roles they were clearly born for. .”)
“Barbie caught me off guard, and in the best way possible. It’s funny, bombastic and very smart. Greta Gerwig aimed for the barriers and made a home run [terme de base-ball qui pourrait trouver comme équivalent, au football, “Greta Gerwig a voulu centrer et le ballon a fini en lucarne”, ndlr]. Margot Robbie’s performance is awesome. Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu give us pure entertainment. The whole cast is brilliant.”
Barbie is my favorite movie of the year
“I’ve seen Barbie! The level of craftsmanship is amazing! Especially the costumes and sets, done with high-level workmanship that adds to the feeling of seeing real Barbies, their dream homes and worlds taking life.”
“I’m a bit more mixed on the story, though. The film serves Margot Robbie’s Barbie and her journey very well, but there are other characters whose important arcs deserved more screen time, for dig them and explore to the fullest.”)
“Barbie is witty, sincere and sometimes terribly funny! Ryan Gosling steals the scenes [dans lesquelles il apparaît] and we owe her plenty of laughs, while Margot Robbie’s heartfelt performance will touch your heart. If I mostly liked the film, the script sometimes seemed bloated to me.
If I mostly liked the film, the script sometimes seemed bloated to me
“Barbie is everything you could ever hope for. She peels away the layers of the superficial doll we all grew up with while showing that Ken is more than an asset as he discovers an identity for himself.”
“Many of us strive to be ‘perfect’ like Barbie, but the film shows us that it doesn’t always have to be, because even in a ‘perfect world’ we still have flaws and that’s okay. For teens and adults who grew up with the brand.”)
“I saw Barbie and Grete Gerwig blew me away, as did the sets, costumes, hairstyles and makeup. I lived for dance numbers led by Simu Liu. It’s overly fun, with a feminist twist.”
Your landing at Barbie Land is scheduled for July 19. Or the day before, thanks to one of the many previews planned in France.