Hey there, y’all! Let’s talk about Barbie, the queen of iconic toys that’s been ruling hearts for years. Now, she’s stepping out of her dreamhouse and onto the big screen, all directed by Greta Gerwig and brought to life by Margot Robbie. “Barbie” is one of those meta comedies that’s got folks buzzing, promising witty humor and some real-deal social commentary. But here’s the big question: Is this flick really for the kiddos? I knew the movie was PG-13 and not really thinking how advanced the story line was going to be I loaded up 5 nieces ranging ages from 10 – 17 and after speaking with them post movie this is what I gathered. Spoiler alert for those who haven’t seen the movie.
So, picture this: Barbie Land, a fantastical world filled with all the pinks and plastic wonders you can imagine. The Barbies are living their best lives, while the Kens, well, they’re just there for show. But hold up, things take a twist when Stereotypical Barbie, played by Margot Robbie, starts experiencing some wild stuff, like deep thoughts and a pragmatic crisis. She teams up with her faux-boyfriend Ken, played by Ryan Gosling, to set things straight in the Real World. And let me tell you, the plot thickens with some serious themes about life’s meaning and those gender norms we deal with…
