Barbie (2023)

Written by rsanek on August 2, 2023

McKinnon and Gosling's acting is great, and the dance numbers are really well done. But the story is very weak -- the Gloria/Sasha tie-in felt ham-fisted and the 'bonding' Barbie has at the end with Ruth makes no sense in the context of the rest of the film. It also doesn't help that throughout the whole movie you're being hit over the head with a message that they really want to make sure you understand (how many times can you say 'patriarchy'?) Not recommended.