Actually, in the montage part, those video tapes are submitted by the casts, producers and staff of the movie which is about womanhood or montage of real women to honor those women, and sad fun fact is that some of the women in those videos has passed
She almost laughs when he says sublime because on every take he used a different word. You really need to watch the speeches when Gosling gets the Kirk Douglas Award. Steve Carrel and Greta Gerwig. They wrote the part for Gosling and had never met him.
the compilation of home videos at the end is not famous people or a specific reference to something, it's just supposed to be a glimpse of the human experience (particularly girls growing up and moms)in the real world for Barbie as she decides to become human herself. I think the original fully matriarchal Barbieland is supposed to represent how little girls/kids might have seen Barbie/expected to grow up - she's got like a bazillion careers, pretty dreamhouses, cute cars, pretty clothes and lots of iterations of the doll itself. And she (Barbie) didn't exist as a character just in association with a man, she existed as a character herself. Obviously in reality it hasn't always been easy/available/accessible for women to do certain careers or things throughout history, or to just be valid for being who she was without being somehow tied to a man. But I giuess that;s the contrast they're drawing. What I understood is that the home videos are like capturing those moments of youth, joy, togetherness of humanity, and that stage of endless possibility in kids/young people's lives - where you believed you could be and do anything you wanted; you still believe in magic and happy endings, and social issues that could potentially hinder you in future are not really on the mind yet when that young. And also just a glimpse of human happiness in general, which is fleeting and imperfect unlike in Barbieland, but maybe because it is so shortlived and contrasted with pain/sadness, the happy moments end up that much happier and more important? Also, I agree: I liked that Barbieland didn't return to exactly the way it was. And I love that Barbie had a talk with Ken about finding/embracing who he was without being tied to her, and that Ken learned that being just himself is enough. Like I know the kenough thing is basically a merch ad, but what Barbie was saying in that scene was really important. In some ways, Ken emotionally represents the way many women have felt throughout history (or how some people expect women to feel) - that they didn't matter if not in relation to a man - likewise he didn't think he mattered if not for Barbie. Which makes sense because because Barbieland is a direct contrast to real life patriarchal society, but yeah. I like that Barbie validated his feelings and that Ken learnt to just be himself and that was enough. I also like that their characters having that more in-depth personal moment between them didn't translate immediately to "haha now we date, happy ending, simple as that". And I like that the "solution" wasn't just returning to fully ignoring the Kens/not caring. Idk why I just wrote a thesis lmao, I know it's not that deep or whatever. But yeah, that's how I would explain it, although I get a feeling that this movie was made in a way that everyone could interpret it their own way or take away different messages/endings. Anyway, I enjoyed your reactrion!
I love it! I love seeing people's thoughts on films because it's really interesting. Thanks for sharing! I agree that the vagueness of story, though I found it frustrating, does it leave it open ended and up for everyone to decide. I mean, obviously it sparks conversation. So whether or not I loved it, that's fascinating and props to them for that.
The girl who played Sasha played a scary little girl on Disney Channel. She was Jenna Ortega's on-screen little sister in a show that ended with Ortega's character's quinceanera.
So, this has already probably been said, but I think the Barbie Movie is obviously a reference to, or pays homage to the Matrix, like Keanu Reeves's character Neo, Barbie is "The One" who goes through a trial and ultimately delivering her people to enlightenment. Weird Barbie is the Morpheus character leading The One down said path of trial in truth and reality.. the high heel and Birkenstock represent the blue and red pills.. the kitchen scene in the tall building where Barbie meets with Ruth is literally almost the same scene where Neo meets the Oracle aka "The Mother of the Matrix" a person that he seems to be confused of who is, yet she knows him deeply.. the warm lighting in the kitchen is almost the same, the kitchen itself.. the same vibe, the hanging beads in the hallway.. all from The Matrix.. where Ruth pours Barbie a cup of tea, the Oracle feeds Neo cookies.. either way, the Barbie movie was lighter and funner and less about fulfilling prophecy, but yet more about learning about ourselves and being okay about it. Because hey, we're all living in a stimulation... Right? Great review!
Tidbit: there is a snack cake, put out by Vachon, Canada's version of the Twinkie company, Hostess, labelled 'Billot Log' where Billot is French for Log. Many thought that was the whole name of the cake.
For me the ending is the natural conclusion of Barbie's arc. She's initially terrified of any change. She has to be browbeaten by Weird Barbie into going to the human world at all, and even then it's only to make herself exactly how she used to be. She's immature and everything at this point is still childish, with the somersaulting car and the rollerblading to America etc. But after a small visit to the human world, she returns home to find that everything seems different now. So she fights against the patriarchy she sees everywhere now, but even though she's successful she comes to see that things shouldn't just go back to the way they were before - and by extension, neither should she. Instead of just living under the label assigned to her, she wants to discover herself and be open to change. She's mature now and doesn't belong in Barbieland anymore. She wants to become human and live in the human world, because to be human is to change, to age, to grow. The film isn't actually about feminism and how evil patriarchy is, it's about becoming a woman and how great growth is. The implication is that while Barbie (the toy) can be a useful tool to resist the patriarchy's influence over young girls, ultimately you need to outgrow your Barbie phase, grow into awareness of (and comfort in) your own identity beyond the simple division between Barbies and Kens, and embrace the messy complicated temporary beauty of life.
I really miss your reaction videos on your channel. I was also very worried about you if something had happened in 1 month without videos. Are you all right? 😞 Promise that you will continue making reaction videos on your UA-cam channel and not forget us 🙏🏻🥺 I hope you answer the entire message please 🙏🏻🩷
Thanks for your comment! I will always be here making videos! I also have to work a full time job and recently had some personal and professional changes that took up a lot of my time and making videos takes a lot of my time as well! Your support helps me to afford to keep making videos so thank you! I have more coming out soon :)
Regarding the ending message, I also left my first viewing unclear on it. After repeated viewings, I've come to the conclusion that the only message is "life as a woman is hard and we should treat each other as humans". Which feels pretty lackluster, considering it felt like there was a strong leadup to something more than that.
I don't get why Greta Gerwig solely focused on inanimate plastic dolls, instead of taking some inspiration from the many wonderful animated Barbie movies/series. Barbieland is clearly a matriarchal society but they never say that word, only patriarchy! Narrator: "When you’re playing with Barbies nobody bothers to walk them down the stairs and out the door, et cetera. You just pick them up and put them where you want them to go. You use your imagination." They should be able to fly then, but no such luck. This world is devoid of imagination; everyone goes to bed at the exact same time, wakes up and does the exact same nonsense over and over again! All of them are named Barbie and Ken, which is supposed to be funny, but makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Why is there no actual water in Barbieland? Despite the fact that kids love playing with their toys in H2O. 'Cuz Greta said so, HUH?! Greta Gerwig doesn't mention the map in Weird Barbie's house that caused the film to be banned in Vietnam due to its apparent eight-line representation of China's "nine dash line" territorial claim. Greta Gerwig insisted on certain bonding experiences - including cast slumber parties. All of the Barbies were invited to stay the night at a London hotel, and the Kens were allowed to stop by (but not stay), foreshadowing. When Ryan Gosling was first sent a copy of the script, it was titled "Barbie and Ken," with "and Ken" crossed out. Barbie and Ken were named after Barbara Handler and her brother Kenneth Handler, but ONLY Barbara is mentioned in the movie. When Barbie ventures from Barbieland into the real world to figure out why she is suddenly having thoughts of death, she discovers that a mom named Gloria (America Ferrera) has been playing with her and has essentially imprinted on Barbie. When they meet, they realize they're having the same thoughts of death, of depression, and of cellulite. Gloria's daughter, when she discovers this information, asks her mom if she and Barbie are "shining" right now, a reference to the mystical ability to establish a telepathic connection in the Stephen King's horror story The Shining (1980). "Why on earth would you even reference a horror movie in a Barbie movie?!" Why is Gloria even depressed and having thoughts of death? In Toy Story 3 Ken tells Barbie (his soulmate) that he doesn't have anyone to share his Dreamhouse with, but in the Barbie movie where it's always girls night, Barbie insists that it's her Dreamhouse and not Ken's! If Gloria is in the drivers seat then that means that Gloria doesn't really love her husband and probably wants to get rid of him, hence thoughts of death, thereby getting the house and her indifferent daughter all to herself. And some people think the movie is a masterpiece.
It is so interesting how everyone has a different perspective. I never knew that about Barbara and Kenneth! That's super cool. If I remember correctly, the name Barbie didn't exist prior to the doll right? I have a friend named Barbie but she's a bit older but it's pretty rare to see.
@@BecauseBecaBeBeca During a trip to Europe in 1956 with her children Barbara and Kenneth, Ruth Handler came across a German toy doll called Bild Lilli. The Lilli doll was first sold in Germany in 1955, and although it was initially sold to adults, it became popular with children who enjoyed dressing her up in outfits that were available separately. Originally the dolls were marketed to adults, mainly men, as a joke or gag gift. A German brochure from the 1950s states that Lilli was "always discreet", and that her wardrobe made her "the star of every bar". Is it any wonder that there are so many male Barbie doll collectors?
Same. I found it fun and whimsical but ultimately at the end of it I felt like they just kept telling the same joke over and over. It's not something I'd be excited to watch again, and I love to re-watch things. I thought some of the men vs women jokes to be funny at first but felt they were a bit heavy handed and I got tired of it after the fifth time or so. I felt they could have done more with Barbie in the real world almost like an Enchanted type scenario with the princess in the gross realities of NYC. Even the real world wasn't quite ral though with the evil corporation being almost cartoonish. However, maybe I'm not the right audience for this type of film. I still had fun with it though and can understand why someone would love it! I have no problem with anyone who found it to be meaningful. Art is subjective.
Actually, in the montage part, those video tapes are submitted by the casts, producers and staff of the movie which is about womanhood or montage of real women to honor those women, and sad fun fact is that some of the women in those videos has passed
Yeah never seen someone pretend to be an intellectual and then showcase the opposite of that in a span of a few minutes
She almost laughs when he says sublime because on every take he used a different word. You really need to watch the speeches when Gosling gets the Kirk Douglas Award. Steve Carrel and Greta Gerwig. They wrote the part for Gosling and had never met him.
the compilation of home videos at the end is not famous people or a specific reference to something, it's just supposed to be a glimpse of the human experience (particularly girls growing up and moms)in the real world for Barbie as she decides to become human herself. I think the original fully matriarchal Barbieland is supposed to represent how little girls/kids might have seen Barbie/expected to grow up - she's got like a bazillion careers, pretty dreamhouses, cute cars, pretty clothes and lots of iterations of the doll itself. And she (Barbie) didn't exist as a character just in association with a man, she existed as a character herself. Obviously in reality it hasn't always been easy/available/accessible for women to do certain careers or things throughout history, or to just be valid for being who she was without being somehow tied to a man. But I giuess that;s the contrast they're drawing. What I understood is that the home videos are like capturing those moments of youth, joy, togetherness of humanity, and that stage of endless possibility in kids/young people's lives - where you believed you could be and do anything you wanted; you still believe in magic and happy endings, and social issues that could potentially hinder you in future are not really on the mind yet when that young. And also just a glimpse of human happiness in general, which is fleeting and imperfect unlike in Barbieland, but maybe because it is so shortlived and contrasted with pain/sadness, the happy moments end up that much happier and more important?
Also, I agree: I liked that Barbieland didn't return to exactly the way it was. And I love that Barbie had a talk with Ken about finding/embracing who he was without being tied to her, and that Ken learned that being just himself is enough. Like I know the kenough thing is basically a merch ad, but what Barbie was saying in that scene was really important. In some ways, Ken emotionally represents the way many women have felt throughout history (or how some people expect women to feel) - that they didn't matter if not in relation to a man - likewise he didn't think he mattered if not for Barbie. Which makes sense because because Barbieland is a direct contrast to real life patriarchal society, but yeah. I like that Barbie validated his feelings and that Ken learnt to just be himself and that was enough. I also like that their characters having that more in-depth personal moment between them didn't translate immediately to "haha now we date, happy ending, simple as that". And I like that the "solution" wasn't just returning to fully ignoring the Kens/not caring.
Idk why I just wrote a thesis lmao, I know it's not that deep or whatever. But yeah, that's how I would explain it, although I get a feeling that this movie was made in a way that everyone could interpret it their own way or take away different messages/endings. Anyway, I enjoyed your reactrion!
I love it! I love seeing people's thoughts on films because it's really interesting. Thanks for sharing! I agree that the vagueness of story, though I found it frustrating, does it leave it open ended and up for everyone to decide. I mean, obviously it sparks conversation. So whether or not I loved it, that's fascinating and props to them for that.
As a Gen Z kid, my shit was 100% Barbie and shopkins. And this movie HURT ME yet healed me in ways I could have never imagined
Sasha and her friends are the Bratz Dolls
The girl who played Sasha played a scary little girl on Disney Channel. She was Jenna Ortega's on-screen little sister in a show that ended with Ortega's character's quinceanera.
So, this has already probably been said, but I think the Barbie Movie is obviously a reference to, or pays homage to the Matrix, like Keanu Reeves's character Neo, Barbie is "The One" who goes through a trial and ultimately delivering her people to enlightenment. Weird Barbie is the Morpheus character leading The One down said path of trial in truth and reality.. the high heel and Birkenstock represent the blue and red pills.. the kitchen scene in the tall building where Barbie meets with Ruth is literally almost the same scene where Neo meets the Oracle aka "The Mother of the Matrix" a person that he seems to be confused of who is, yet she knows him deeply.. the warm lighting in the kitchen is almost the same, the kitchen itself.. the same vibe, the hanging beads in the hallway.. all from The Matrix.. where Ruth pours Barbie a cup of tea, the Oracle feeds Neo cookies.. either way, the Barbie movie was lighter and funner and less about fulfilling prophecy, but yet more about learning about ourselves and being okay about it. Because hey, we're all living in a stimulation... Right?
Great review!
Wow. Incredible take. I would've never thought about this but I also have seen the Matrix in forever!
Tidbit: there is a snack cake, put out by Vachon, Canada's version of the Twinkie company, Hostess, labelled 'Billot Log' where Billot is French for Log. Many thought that was the whole name of the cake.
'They do have those openings, so you can play with them.' The Barbie houses, yes.
For me the ending is the natural conclusion of Barbie's arc. She's initially terrified of any change. She has to be browbeaten by Weird Barbie into going to the human world at all, and even then it's only to make herself exactly how she used to be. She's immature and everything at this point is still childish, with the somersaulting car and the rollerblading to America etc. But after a small visit to the human world, she returns home to find that everything seems different now. So she fights against the patriarchy she sees everywhere now, but even though she's successful she comes to see that things shouldn't just go back to the way they were before - and by extension, neither should she. Instead of just living under the label assigned to her, she wants to discover herself and be open to change. She's mature now and doesn't belong in Barbieland anymore. She wants to become human and live in the human world, because to be human is to change, to age, to grow. The film isn't actually about feminism and how evil patriarchy is, it's about becoming a woman and how great growth is. The implication is that while Barbie (the toy) can be a useful tool to resist the patriarchy's influence over young girls, ultimately you need to outgrow your Barbie phase, grow into awareness of (and comfort in) your own identity beyond the simple division between Barbies and Kens, and embrace the messy complicated temporary beauty of life.
While watching America's solo speech, I was like 'this is the Dane's speech!'
This is how someone closer to _The Lion King_ than _2001: A Space Odyssey_ reacts. Cool. The lesson: don't be too precious about your own memories.
Watch the video of how Ryan and Greta decided to do Ken. Ken was always just an accessory. Watch the interviews it was great.
They filmed the entire battle all in black in one day.
I really miss your reaction videos on your channel. I was also very worried about you if something had happened in 1 month without videos. Are you all right? 😞
Promise that you will continue making reaction videos on your UA-cam channel and not forget us 🙏🏻🥺
I hope you answer the entire message please 🙏🏻🩷
Thanks for your comment! I will always be here making videos! I also have to work a full time job and recently had some personal and professional changes that took up a lot of my time and making videos takes a lot of my time as well! Your support helps me to afford to keep making videos so thank you! I have more coming out soon :)
Regarding the ending message, I also left my first viewing unclear on it. After repeated viewings, I've come to the conclusion that the only message is "life as a woman is hard and we should treat each other as humans". Which feels pretty lackluster, considering it felt like there was a strong leadup to something more than that.
I don't get why Greta Gerwig solely focused on inanimate plastic dolls, instead of taking some inspiration from the many wonderful animated Barbie movies/series. Barbieland is clearly a matriarchal society but they never say that word, only patriarchy! Narrator: "When you’re playing with Barbies nobody bothers to walk them down the stairs and out the door, et cetera. You just pick them up and put them where you want them to go. You use your imagination." They should be able to fly then, but no such luck. This world is devoid of imagination; everyone goes to bed at the exact same time, wakes up and does the exact same nonsense over and over again! All of them are named Barbie and Ken, which is supposed to be funny, but makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Why is there no actual water in Barbieland? Despite the fact that kids love playing with their toys in H2O. 'Cuz Greta said so, HUH?! Greta Gerwig doesn't mention the map in Weird Barbie's house that caused the film to be banned in Vietnam due to its apparent eight-line representation of China's "nine dash line" territorial claim.
Greta Gerwig insisted on certain bonding experiences - including cast slumber parties. All of the Barbies were invited to stay the night at a London hotel, and the Kens were allowed to stop by (but not stay), foreshadowing. When Ryan Gosling was first sent a copy of the script, it was titled "Barbie and Ken," with "and Ken" crossed out. Barbie and Ken were named after Barbara Handler and her brother Kenneth Handler, but ONLY Barbara is mentioned in the movie.
When Barbie ventures from Barbieland into the real world to figure out why she is suddenly having thoughts of death, she discovers that a mom named Gloria (America Ferrera) has been playing with her and has essentially imprinted on Barbie. When they meet, they realize they're having the same thoughts of death, of depression, and of cellulite. Gloria's daughter, when she discovers this information, asks her mom if she and Barbie are "shining" right now, a reference to the mystical ability to establish a telepathic connection in the Stephen King's horror story The Shining (1980). "Why on earth would you even reference a horror movie in a Barbie movie?!" Why is Gloria even depressed and having thoughts of death? In Toy Story 3 Ken tells Barbie (his soulmate) that he doesn't have anyone to share his Dreamhouse with, but in the Barbie movie where it's always girls night, Barbie insists that it's her Dreamhouse and not Ken's! If Gloria is in the drivers seat then that means that Gloria doesn't really love her husband and probably wants to get rid of him, hence thoughts of death, thereby getting the house and her indifferent daughter all to herself. And some people think the movie is a masterpiece.
It is so interesting how everyone has a different perspective. I never knew that about Barbara and Kenneth! That's super cool. If I remember correctly, the name Barbie didn't exist prior to the doll right? I have a friend named Barbie but she's a bit older but it's pretty rare to see.
@@BecauseBecaBeBeca During a trip to Europe in 1956 with her children Barbara and Kenneth, Ruth Handler came across a German toy doll called Bild Lilli. The Lilli doll was first sold in Germany in 1955, and although it was initially sold to adults, it became popular with children who enjoyed dressing her up in outfits that were available separately.
Originally the dolls were marketed to adults, mainly men, as a joke or gag gift. A German brochure from the 1950s states that Lilli was "always discreet", and that her wardrobe made her "the star of every bar". Is it any wonder that there are so many male Barbie doll collectors?
I personally wasn't a fan of it. More power to everyone who is though. 👍
Same. I found it fun and whimsical but ultimately at the end of it I felt like they just kept telling the same joke over and over. It's not something I'd be excited to watch again, and I love to re-watch things. I thought some of the men vs women jokes to be funny at first but felt they were a bit heavy handed and I got tired of it after the fifth time or so. I felt they could have done more with Barbie in the real world almost like an Enchanted type scenario with the princess in the gross realities of NYC. Even the real world wasn't quite ral though with the evil corporation being almost cartoonish. However, maybe I'm not the right audience for this type of film. I still had fun with it though and can understand why someone would love it! I have no problem with anyone who found it to be meaningful. Art is subjective.
Very well said, Beca. I pretty much echo all your thoughts.