Can Barbie be put back in the box? Can an imaginary that has lived on since 1959 be extinguished? The cinema responds, with the first live action film on the most famous doll of all time: Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, with the face of Margot Robbie.
Bright colours, glossy choreographies, a dream world where good feelings reign. This is where the protagonist lives, suspended between parties, innocence and high heels, until a mysterious crisis forces her to abandon her home and face reality.
A path of growth and awareness begins, where illusion collides with truth, of which woman is at the center. Although a large role is entrusted to the character of Ken, played by Ryan Gosling.
Barbie focuses on irony, without stopping at the surface. He thinks about how the fairy tale becomes disenchantment, condemns stereotypes to rekindle the simplicity of emotions. In an impressive, creative adventure, sometimes over the top, but intelligently crafted. It’s an explosion of shades that lights up the summer, dedicated to lifelong fans, but also to those who don’t know one of the most famous blondes in history.
Ultimately, Aqua are still right when they sing: «I’m a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world».
