Calling all Barbies and Kens. The best day ever is officially here.
The most plastic and fantastic film of the year has finally hit the cinemas today and we couldn’t be more excited. If you love Barbie, we hope you’ve booked your tickets, if you hate Barbie, we hope you’ve booked your tickets, and if you’re still on the fence, read these first reactions from critics - and then book your tickets, because it simply won’t disappoint.
Barbie caught me off guard and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s funny, bombastic, and very smart. Greta Gerwig aims for the fences & hits a home run. Margot Robbie’s performance is great and Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu are pure entertainment! The whole cast is brilliant! - Joseph Deckelmeie, Screen Rant
I have seen Barbie! The craftsmanship is incredible. In particular, the costume & production design includes next-level work that heavily contributes to creating the feeling that these truly are Barbies, their dream houses, and their worlds come to life. As for the story, that’s where I’m a bit more mixed. I think the film serves Margot Robbie’s Barbie and her journey especially well, but there are other characters experiencing important arcs that needed more screen time to really dig into and explore to the fullest - Perri Nemiroff, Collider.com
Barbie is perfection. Greta Gerwig delivers a nuanced commentary on what it means to be a woman in a whimsical, wonderful and laugh-out-loud funny romp. The entire cast shines, especially Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in roles they were clearly born to play - Katcy Stephan, Variety.
And if you need one more reason, just watch the trailer.