Barbie movie first reactions: Critic says Greta Gerwig directorial is a ‘whimsical, wonderful and funny romp’

Barbie, starring Starring Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in the lead roles, is helmed by Greta Gerwig. It will release in theatres on July 21.

Barbie will release in theatres on July 21. (Photo: AP)

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The much-anticipated movie Barbie is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 21. Directed by Greta Gerwig, acclaimed for her work on Lady Bird and Little Women, the film features a stellar cast led by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The world premiere of Barbie recently took place in Los Angeles, attracting the who’s who of Hollywood. However, the initial reactions from notable critics have been varied, ranging from mixed to overwhelmingly positive.

Variety’s Katcy Stephan said that Barbie is ‘perfection’ and added that the entire cast shines in the film. She wrote, “Greta Gerwig delivers a nuanced commentary on what it means to be a woman in a whimsical, wonderful and laugh-out-loud funny romp.” Screenrant critic Joseph Deckelmeier said that the film is ‘funny, bombastic and very smart’. He praised the whole cast and called them brilliant. Joseph wrote, “Greta Gerwig aims for the fences and hits a home run.”

#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 (@katcystephan) July 10, 2023

An excited Perri Nemiroff of Collider said that the craftsmanship is incredible and said that the costume and production design is ‘next level’. He wrote, “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.”

Rotten Tomatoes critic Carla Renata said that she was living for the dance numbers led by Simu Liu. Taking to Twitter, she wrote, “I saw ‘Barbie The Movie’ and Greta Gerwig left me all in my feelings as did the production design, costumes, Hair and makeup! I was living for the dance numbers led by Simu Liu! It’s overblown fun with a feminist twist.”

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AAFCA’s Ty Cole wrote, “Barbie’ is everything you wouldn’t expect. It peels the layers off the superficial doll we all grew up with while showing how Ken is more than an asset and is figuring his identity out.”

The cast of Barbie also includes Emma Mackey, Dua Lipa, Nicola Coughlan, Ana Cruz Kayne, Ritu Arya, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Scott Evans, Ncuti Gatwa, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp and Sharon Rooney.

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