Barbie often serves as the bland comic foil to comic characters like the outrageous metrosexual Ken and the disheveled and overplayed Weird Barbie, played by Kate McKinnon. In this film, Barbie is depicted as living her best life in her perfect Barbie world, partying with Barbies who hold positions as political leaders, supreme court judges, and Nobel laureates. In scuzzy Santa Monica, Barbie and Ken face the challenges of the real world, including the pressures of male dominance and societal expectations. As the film progresses, Barbie and Ken’s experiences in the real world lead to a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in society. , Gerwig and Baumbach’s Barbie film presents a unique perspective on the iconic doll.

Source: The Guardian July 19, 2023 19:07 UTC