Barbie Movie is a subtle nod to moms and ordinary life
We received tickets to the Barbie Daycation at Cove Manila and for a few hours we were transported to Barbie Land.
We couldn’t help but conclude that the marketing campaign for the Barbie Movie was revolutionary as it seemed to permeate the consciousness of young people everywhere.
The movie starring Margot Robbie as Barbie doll and Ryan Gosling as the Ken doll was quite entertaining. The visuals were well curated and the dialogue had funny and light banter.
It is not as shallow as what one would expect from a bimbo Barbie. In this movie, Barbie actually asks the question about death.
She enters into an existential crisis that in the end, also included Ken’s own realizations. There is some gender tug-of-war that others may find discomforting.
Ultimately, the whole story gives a subtle recognition of ordinary women who live simple lives, such as mothers who take care of their families. It relays the message that Barbie need not always be a superstar, extraordinary or successful. It is okay to be ordinary and human.
I asked feedback from one of the teens who watched with me and she said that the story development of Barbie in the real world can still be tweaked and perfected. So overall, I give this movie 4 stars out of 5 stars (highest).
Still a good movie to watch, if only to laugh a little. Enjoy!
