Does this film have an agenda? Yes it does. Do incels complaining about it have a point? They do not.
The main theme is women empowerment, sure. But note how important for the story was Gosling's Ken understanding he can be who he wants to be, independently from him being "Barbie's Ken". Could this story work without the Barbie franchise? Probably not. Why? Because, just like the film self-awarely points out, Barbie dolls were simultaneously strengthening socially undesired stereotypes about women, but at the same time they were about girls learning they can live independent of men and following their own dreams.
The film feels weird at times but overall is a fine comedy with a message, that while put straight out there, may not necessarily be obvious to all viewers. Generally an enjoyable watch.
Shout by Tomasz AdamowskiBlockedParentSpoilers2023-07-29T01:14:14Z
Does this film have an agenda? Yes it does.
Do incels complaining about it have a point? They do not.
The main theme is women empowerment, sure. But note how important for the story was Gosling's Ken understanding he can be who he wants to be, independently from him being "Barbie's Ken". Could this story work without the Barbie franchise? Probably not. Why? Because, just like the film self-awarely points out, Barbie dolls were simultaneously strengthening socially undesired stereotypes about women, but at the same time they were about girls learning they can live independent of men and following their own dreams.
The film feels weird at times but overall is a fine comedy with a message, that while put straight out there, may not necessarily be obvious to all viewers. Generally an enjoyable watch.