Barbie first reactions call the film "perfection" and "laugh-out-loud funny"
The first reactions for Greta Gerwig's highly-anticipated Barbie movie are here, and everyone is blown away by the pink-tastic movie.
The fantasy comedy is directed by Gerwig from a script by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. Per the official logline, "After being expelled from Barbieland for being a less-than-perfect doll, Barbie (Robbie) sets off to the real world to find true happiness with a little help from Ken (Ryan Gosling)."
"I can't officially quit Twitter before telling you all that #Barbie is currently my favorite film of the year," writes ComicBook.com's Jamie Jirak. "Greta Gerwig somehow exceeded my expectations. She tackles the positives and negatives of Barbie so beautifully. Give Ryan Gosling an Oscar nomination, I'm dead serious!"
The Atom Review's verdict is: "Heartfelt & hilarious! Margot Robbie's crown jewel performance (Oscars here we come). It's super fun, endearing & magical with a 3rd act that'll beach you off. This isn't just another comedy, it's Greta Gerwig's BEST movie ever!! A fitting end setting what's next"
"I saw #BarbieTheMovie 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," says critic Carla Renata.
"#BarbieTheMovie is witty, heartfelt, and downright fun at times. Ryan Gosling is a scene stealer delivering most of the laughs while Margot Robbie's heartfelt performance will tug at your heartstrings. While I enjoyed most of the film the screenplay feels bloated at times," is critic Sharronda Williams' verdict.
"Further BARBIE thoughts to come but the number one is I can't believe Greta Gerwig got away with it! (said admiringly)" says The New York
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