Unveiling the Surprising Artistic Depth of ‘Barbie’: A Review of the Anticipated Film

Barbie hits theaters with an extraordinary advertising campaign that has made it the most anticipated film of the year to the surprise of many. However, until shortly before its premiere, there were many doubts regarding the type of film it was. From the trailers and other advances, only a certain ironic and meta-referential touch emerged that did not make it clear whether we were looking at a romantic comedy, a live-action with children’s dolls, a portrait of a feminist author or a blockbuster that would form the first stone of a live-action universe of children’s toys. We’ve already seen it, so we can answer all those questions. But we have talked about all this more and better in our article about whether you should go with the children to see Barbie.

Now our intention is to speak of the character of Barbie like movie. Although it has become very popular, and surely Warner expects hundreds of millions from its box office, the truth is that Greta Gerwig’s film continues to function as a work of art. What does this mean. Well, what? Barbie it wants to be its own thing, it doesn’t want to be the beginning of a saga, of a universe, or of a new line of toys (although the latter surprises us). Barbie It is a film full of fun and comedy, but also of ideas, discourse and reflections. It is more of an auteur film than a summer blockbuster. That is…

Does ‘Barbie’ have a post-credits scene?

No, Barbie It does not have a post-credits scene. However, we advise you not to get up as soon as the final credits begin to roll. Beyond the fact that you will surely want to take note of all the songs that come out and sign up for the artists that make up its soundtrack, the first minutes of the credits of Barbie they are fascinating. They are something like the true story of what we have just seen, showing us the real dolls and dolls, outfits included, that we have seen in the film. Including the most curious and crazy ones.

In other words, it’s worth waiting a bit to get your ass off your seat (and to continue taking advantage of the cinema’s air conditioning for a few more moments in the middle of a heat wave). However, you won’t miss anything if you get up, whether it’s because you have to go to the bathroom, are hungry, or are in a hurry to get somewhere else. Barbie it doesn’t have or need to save a joke for its final minutes, nor does it connect with any other movie or anticipate a sequel.