I watched “Barbie Movie” on TBS during the holidays. I liked this film more than I expected I would. The film is based on the Mattel toy Barbie and the world she inhabits. Barbie’s world is lead by women and caters to femininity. “Barbie Movie” explores modern womanhood, gender roles, ego and empowerment.
Barbie and Ken leave the world they’re use to and travel to the real world. Barbie is confused by the real world. She’s aware of who she is and she use to feeling empowered by feminine beauty. The real world is hostile towards Barbie and it shakes her confidence. Ken loves the real world and has no desire to leave. As a man Ken is empowered by the real world
Barbie and Ken return to their world. Ken tells the other Kens about what he experienced. Male dominance takes over Barbie’s world. Barbie and visitors from the real world come up with a plan to course correct.
Barbie has a personal crisis in the later half of the film. She becomes less than ideal and doesn’t know how to cope with her imperfections. Everything comes together at the end.
I recommend “Barbie Movie”. It makes many valid points and can inspire discussions about relationships between men and women and gender roles.
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