But I didn't. There were many things to like: the cast, the costumes, the Barbieland set and props. There were some funny moments.
It's so unfortunate, especially having been a long time Barbie fan and my kids loving Barbie toys/animated movies.
This movie is not for kid Barbie lovers. It's just not. I found myself pausing the movie because the kids were lost in the myriad of confusing themes.
I have to say the movie was rather disappointing. It started out strong, fun and funny. Then turned into a dark disappointment.
Female empowerment and the poke at men/patriarchy was somewhat refreshing. Men have long sexualized women in movies so it was nice to see the reversal.
I'm not sure the Director or the script could decide on which message they wanted; so they tried to cram all social issues into one movie.
The second half became clunky and weird. The ending was particularly disheartening, instead Barbie taking what she learned, returning to Barbieland and effecting change in her world...she chose stay in the real world.
Barbie needed to end more fun, upbeat and positive. Ultimately, the audience is left feeling preached at, judged and wondering what the hell just happened.
It's so unfortunate, especially having been a long time Barbie fan and my kids loving Barbie toys/animated movies.
This movie is not for kid Barbie lovers. It's just not. I found myself pausing the movie because the kids were lost in the myriad of confusing themes.
I have to say the movie was rather disappointing. It started out strong, fun and funny. Then turned into a dark disappointment.
Female empowerment and the poke at men/patriarchy was somewhat refreshing. Men have long sexualized women in movies so it was nice to see the reversal.
I'm not sure the Director or the script could decide on which message they wanted; so they tried to cram all social issues into one movie.
The second half became clunky and weird. The ending was particularly disheartening, instead Barbie taking what she learned, returning to Barbieland and effecting change in her world...she chose stay in the real world.
Barbie needed to end more fun, upbeat and positive. Ultimately, the audience is left feeling preached at, judged and wondering what the hell just happened.