I’m so glad I saw this movie. When I heard there was a live-action Barbie movie, I just assumed it was some sugary pastel crap for little kids, and I pretty much wrote it off. Then I heard it was PG-13 and actually satire, and I was intrigued.
I never expected to cry at a Barbie movie, but I started weeping during America Ferrara’s monologue. It hit hard because we’ve all been there. It’s so goddamn hard to be a woman and no matter what you’re doing, no matter how hard you try, you’re failing in some way, always. I’m 41 and just exhausted with it all.
This was a wonderfully written and realized movie. It captured so many aspects of being a woman that don’t get enough attention, and I also loved that while it lampooned the patriarchy, it held empathy for the Kens too. Women gaining space and recognition doesn’t need to diminish men, which is an important and welcome message.
Margot, you did a fantastic job - thank you and the cast and crew for this movie! Best of luck to you all with the strike. 💛