The film's universe and settings are fantastic. The casting is really good too, with Gosling excelling in the role of Ken.
Regrettably, however, the film completely misses the chance to appeal to people who grew up with Barbie. Instead, we're left with a film that almost divides and pits men against women, in an attempt to make it a feminist and political film.
Instead of seeing a light, fun film, I saw a rather heavy-handed movie whose storyline is centered around patriarchy.
It's a real shame, because the film's potential is pretty amazing. I came away disappointed, but not totally disgusted either.
Regrettably, however, the film completely misses the chance to appeal to people who grew up with Barbie. Instead, we're left with a film that almost divides and pits men against women, in an attempt to make it a feminist and political film.
Instead of seeing a light, fun film, I saw a rather heavy-handed movie whose storyline is centered around patriarchy.
It's a real shame, because the film's potential is pretty amazing. I came away disappointed, but not totally disgusted either.