In Barbie, a doll living in a utopian fantasy learns what it's like to be a woman in the real world. Greta Gerwig's pink-hued film adaptation of the eponymous, billion-selling toy line is a brilliant satire that thoughtfully explores sexual and relationship dynamics. It's also knockdown funny with a whole lot of heart, epic dance numbers, and gleefully torches patriarchal norms. Ryan Gosling steals the show as Barbie's smitten wannabe boyfriend. Ken's machismo-fueled, shredded six-pack antics will have audiences rolling in the aisles. There'll also be a few tears as both characters find fulfillment on their grand journey to self-realization.
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