The Reviews Are In! Critics Are Loving ‘Barbie: The Movie‘

Critics attended the first screening of ‘Barbie: The Movie’ and their reviews are strong. HOLR is breaking down the reviews and what this could mean upon wide release!

Is ‘Barbie’ The Movie Of The Summer?

‘Barbie: The Movie’ is one of the most anticipated movies of 2023 and the hype is real! Barbie’s been everywhere, and now she’s one step closer to coming to a theater near you!

Los Angeles, California held the premiere of ‘Barbie: The Movie’ hosting the first official public screening of the film. First reactions are making their way around social media and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Check out some reviews below. No Spoilers!

Comicbook.com’s Jamie Jirnak wrote:

I can't officially quit Twitter before telling you all that #Barbie is currently my favorite film of the year. 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!

— Jamie Jirak (@JamieCinematics) July 10, 2023

Variety’s Katcy Stephan said:

#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

Rotten Tomatoes Carla Renata added:

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?? #BarbieMovie pic.twitter.com/tL7vaUsqT4

— Carla Renata (@TheCurvyCritic) July 10, 2023

Screen Rant’s Joseph Deckelmeier wrote:

#Barbie caught me off guard & I mean that in the best way possible. It’s funny, bombastic, & very smart. Greta Gerwig aims for the fences & hits a home-run. Margot Robbie’s performance is great & @RyanGosling & @SimuLiu are pure entertainment! The whole cast is brilliant! pic.twitter.com/oXH965aUIF

— Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) July 10, 2023

The hype for this movie is so real! Even with ‘Oppenheimer’ releasing the same day, ‘Barbie: The Movie‘ has managed to capture everyone’s attention. From makeup collaborations to the cover of ‘Vogue Magazine’ people cannot seem to take their minds off Barbie. And with the way these reviews have are going, it may turn out to be worth the hype. Which, if true, will be a breath of fresh air in comparison to other films released this year.

‘Barbie: The Movie’ is already generating Oscar buzz! Specifically around Ryan Gosling’s performance as Ken. The film has major influence from three time Academy Award nominated director Greta Gerwig. Maybe this means the film may have a chance in the awards circle? Though it is rare for whimsical comedies like ‘Barbie: The Movie’ to win an Oscar, if we’re to believe these reviews, the film might at least score some nominations.

Published by HOLR Magazine