{"id":11003,"date":"2023-07-21T02:26:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T09:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=11003"},"modified":"2023-07-21T14:28:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T21:28:15","slug":"what-a-film-i-was-ecstatic-about-seeing-barbie-and-it-definitely-exceeded-my-expectations-by-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2023\/what-a-film-i-was-ecstatic-about-seeing-barbie-and-it-definitely-exceeded-my-expectations-by-far\/","title":{"rendered":"What A Film! I Was Ecstatic About Seeing Barbie And It Definitely Exceeded My Expectations By Far!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Barbieposter.jpg?resize=120%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11005\" width=\"120\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Barbieposter.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Barbieposter.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence. Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Zoe C. comments, \u201cWhat a film! I was ecstatic about seeing <em>Barbie <\/em>and it definitely exceeded my expectations by far\u2026For a film like this it&#8217;s very easy to create something corny, disappointing, or unappealing to viewers. I&#8217;m so glad that Gretta Gerwig stepped up to the plate and created an absolute masterpiece.\u201d Sydney S. adds, \u201cI love Barbie, the movie, and how it takes the magic of a childhood doll and brings it to life. It\u2019s a very powerful and moving production, and yet also has bursts of comedy. This film has an interesting and clever concept that I really enjoy.\u201d Ella S. wraps it up with, \u201c<em>Barbie <\/em>has a few messages\u2014it puts a playful spin on gender stereotypes, calling attention to the unfairness girls and women face in today\u2019s world. The Barbies using themselves to try to turn the Kens against each other so they can regain power represents the way women are pitted against each other because of outdated beauty standards.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbie<br>By Zoe C, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4_O3cNDrEik?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0001_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=225%2C107&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11006\" width=\"225\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0001_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0001_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=768%2C366&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0001_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What a film! I was ecstatic about seeing <em>Barbie <\/em>and it definitely exceeded my expectations by far. As much as I was excited, I was a bit scared that the stakes were too high; after all Barbie is an icon and a part of so many people&#8217;s childhood. For a film like this it&#8217;s very easy to create something corny, disappointing, or unappealing to viewers. I&#8217;m so glad that Gretta Gerwig stepped up to the plate and created an absolute masterpiece.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film starts with showing the origin of Barbie in 1959. It explains how little girls used to play with baby dolls and commonly acted as their mothers, but wanted a doll that they could really play with instead of taking care of. And that&#8217;s how Barbie came about. Then we see the beautiful Barbie world where every Barbie is a part of something. We see Barbie doctors, Barbie novelists, Barbie astronauts, Barbie everything! And in Barbie\u2019s world every day is perfect. The star of the show Margot Robbie plays \u201cStereotypical Barbie\u201d and she starts to notice strange things happening to her. She has to visit the real world to see who was playing with her to discover why these strange things are happening. The rest of the film is about Barbie trying to find herself and discovering scary aspects of the real world that she was blinded by before.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0006_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=225%2C107&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11011\" width=\"225\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0006_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0006_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=768%2C367&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0006_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There was so much love put into this film and you can really see that on screen. The comedy in this film is so on point that the whole theater was laughing when I went to see this film. Huge kudos to Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, writers of this incredible screenplay. The script is pure genius; I love how the film really honors Barbie and what she was made for. The cast of this film is exceptional. Margot Robbie was originally producing the film until she was cast as Barbie. Margot is the perfect Barbie; she plays this role so well she is like a real-life Barbie on screen. The way she embodies Barbie is just so perfect. I was really excited to see Ryan Gosling as Ken since he&#8217;s one of my favorite actors. There&#8217;s a lot of controversy as to why Ryan Gosling was cast as Ken but he makes perfect sense. He plays Ken so well he really nails what it means to be Ken in this film. America Ferrera plays a Mom named Gloria and she is such an interesting character. She plays a mom who&#8217;s going through struggles of just being a woman and I&#8217;m sure her character will speak to so many mothers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0002_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=225%2C107&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11007\" width=\"225\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0002_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0002_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=768%2C366&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0002_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It would be a crime to not talk about the insane set. Funny enough, Greta Gerwig used so much pink paint for this set that it actually drained an entire company&#8217;s supply. The Barbie world is exactly as you&#8217;d expect it &#8212; from Barbie dream-houses to Barbie beaches &#8212; everything looks like it came right out of a toy store. Rodrigo Prieto shot this film and the cinematography is extraordinary. As someone who grew up with Barbie, this film really speaks to me. I am in love with the score of this film. Billie Eilish&#8217;s \u201cWhat was I made for\u201d is one of the most beautiful songs I&#8217;ve heard. This film is packed with so many great artists like Tame Impalla, Lizzo, Dua Lipa and many others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film is packed with so many messages. I was surprised with how many topics this film covers &#8212; what it means to be a woman, what it means to be a mother, what it&#8217;s like to grow up in today&#8217;s society, what is love, and so much more. This film is a celebration of women and girlhood but I also love how it represents men. Ken is discovering how men are viewed in today&#8217;s society in a similar way to how Barbie is discovering who she is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Barbie<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. Don\u2019t miss Barbie in theaters July 21, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbie<br>By Sydney S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cnPLmbSdRzk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Barbie.a.jpeg?resize=155%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11004\" width=\"155\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Barbie.a.jpeg?resize=206%2C300&amp;ssl=1 206w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Barbie.a.jpeg?resize=702%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Barbie.a.jpeg?resize=768%2C1120&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Barbie.a.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I love Barbie, the movie, and how it takes the magic of a childhood doll and brings it to life. It\u2019s a very powerful and moving production, and yet also has bursts of comedy. This film has an interesting and clever concept that I really enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbie revolves around the life of a stereotypical Barbie doll (Margot Robbie) living in Barbie Land. Everything seems to be perfect, until she starts to get human thoughts as well as features. To get everything back to normal, Barbie and Ken (Ryan Gosling) adventure to the real world to speak with Barbie\u2019s owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main characters are Barbie and Ken. And there are many \u201cBarbies,\u201d including those played by Emma Mackey, Hari Nerf, Nicola Coughlan, Alexandra Shipp and some \u201cKens,\u201d such as Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, and John Cena. Other characters are Sasha (Ariana Greenblatt), Gloria (America Ferrera), and Mattel CEO (Will Ferrell). These actors were absolutely convincing and exciting at portraying their characters and the relationship between them. Everyone in Barbie Land has some sort of connection, and I admire that. The characters\u2019 costumes are vibrant, funky, and of course, some are pink! Every additional detail enhances the plot and makes me feel like I am in Barbie Land with the other characters. From Barbie\u2019s plastic breakfast to her massive wardrobe, each part of this film is touched by Barbie\u2019s magic. The subtle differences between Barbie Land and the real world add up, though, and it\u2019s drastic enough to show that we don\u2019t live in fantasy. That opens Barbie\u2019s eyes and makes her see the beauty of our planet. It\u2019s a positive reminder that life is beautiful. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BAR-TT3-0093_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=225%2C112&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11013\" width=\"225\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BAR-TT3-0093_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=300%2C149&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BAR-TT3-0093_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=768%2C382&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BAR-TT3-0093_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My favorite part of the film is the music. Well-known artists like Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice composed songs to fit the plot as well as Barbie\u2019s upbeat energy. Billie Eilish\u2019s song gave me chills and fits the storyline perfectly! The way the film is directed keeps me engaged and entertained throughout the entire thing. I applaud the director, Greta Gerwig, as well as the whole crew that made this film incredible. Next, while Barbie connected with her owner, I had a rush of nostalgia. Barbie\u2019s owner used to play with her a lot because she gave her a sense of empowerment and motivation, but our current society made her feel like she doesn\u2019t belong anywhere. I think many people can relate to this, as it\u2019s a reconnection with a past self. I like that it shows how much meaning a doll can have, and how Barbie has changed so many lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of this film is to never give up, but to always persevere. Barbie learns this as she\u2019s about to give up. There are conversations regarding inappropriate body parts, so that\u2019s something to look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give Barbie 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. Barbie releases exclusively in theaters July 21, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbie<br>By Ella S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pBk4NYhWNMM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BAR-TT3-0059_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=225%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11012\" width=\"225\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BAR-TT3-0059_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=300%2C141&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BAR-TT3-0059_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=768%2C361&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BAR-TT3-0059_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Barbie <\/em>is a sassy, funny movie with remarkable acting, gorgeous sets and costumes, and the ultimate summer soundtrack! I really enjoyed watching my favorite toys come to life in a world of pink and beaches, and the movie has some meaningful messages to deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film starts in glamorous Barbieland, where gender roles are reversed\u2014all women are high-powered career Barbies who run the society, but men are just\u2026Ken. They only exist for their Barbies. Stereotypical Barbie (Margot Robbie) has a perfect life\u2014she parties every night and never has a bad hair day. But when things start to go wrong for Barbie, she and Ken (Ryan Gosling) must make the journey to the human world and find her owner, reconnecting a mother (America Ferrera) and her daughter Sasha (Ariana Greenblatt) and discovering their own purposes along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0005_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=225%2C107&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11010\" width=\"225\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0005_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0005_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=768%2C365&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0005_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first thing I noticed in the movie was the whimsical, impeccably-designed set. Barbie\u2019s dreamhouse is flawlessly recreated\u2014and everything is pink! The roads are paved with pink bricks, and the beach has pink sand. There is a recreation of Mount Rushmore with the faces of four Barbies\u2014and it\u2019s pink! There are also some cute animated effects, such as a puff of pink dust. Margot Robbie is a perfect Barbie\u2014with perfect outfits! She knows when to be shallow and superficial (without it looking like bad acting!) and when to go deeper. Throughout the movie, Barbie\u2019s experiences in the real world transform her from a plastic doll to a human being, and Margot Robbie captures that perfectly. <em>Barbie<\/em>\u2019s soundtrack is perfect for it, featuring songs such as \u201cDance the Night\u201d by Dua Lipa, which captures how fun, free, and glitzy Barbie is. \u201cJust Ken,\u201d sung by Ryan Gosling, brings some attention to the ignored Kens, putting them in the spotlight. Another thing I love about this movie is the amount of people it can reach\u2014younger kids will immerse themselves in Barbieland and enjoy the toy aspect of the movie. Adults will appreciate the film\u2019s messages about feminism, motherhood, stereotypes, and just being human and making mistakes. And everyone will feel recognized, regardless of their gender or ethnicity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0004_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=225%2C107&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11009\" width=\"225\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0004_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0004_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?resize=768%2C366&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BARBIE-TP-0004_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Barbie <\/em>has a few messages\u2014it puts a playful spin on gender stereotypes, calling attention to the unfairness girls and women face in today\u2019s world. The Barbies using themselves to try to turn the Kens against each other so they can regain power represents the way women are pitted against each other because of outdated beauty standards. The movie also reminds us that we are all human, and we don\u2019t always get it right. But that\u2019s the beauty of life, because imperfection leads to change\u2014new ideas and things we never knew we could have. Note that the film contains comical violence and mild language and suggestive material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Barbie <\/em>4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. It will be released in theaters on July 21, 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence. Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Zoe C. comments, \u201cWhat a film! I was ecstatic about seeing Barbie and it definitely exceeded my expectations by far\u2026For a film like this it&#8217;s very easy to create something corny, disappointing, or unappealing to viewers. I&#8217;m so glad that Gretta Gerwig stepped up to the plate and created an absolute masterpiece.\u201d Sydney S. adds, \u201cI love Barbie, the movie, and how it takes the magic of a childhood doll and brings it to life. It\u2019s a very powerful and moving production, and yet also has bursts of comedy. This film has an interesting and clever concept that I really enjoy.\u201d Ella S. wraps it up with, \u201cBarbie has a few messages\u2014it puts a playful spin on gender stereotypes, calling attention to the unfairness girls and women face in today\u2019s world. 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