Barbie: A Whimsical, Funny, and Thought-Provoking Journey with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling

Barbie: A Whimsical, Funny, and Thought-Provoking Journey with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling

The highly anticipated premiere of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, provided a select group of individuals with a sneak peek into the mesmerizing Barbie World on Sunday night.

Reactions flooded social media following the premiere, with Joseph Deckelmeier from ScreenRant describing the film as "funny, bombastic, and very smart." He commended Gerwig for aiming high and successfully hitting a home run. Deckelmeier also lauded Robbie's exceptional performance, while acknowledging that Gosling and Simu Liu brought pure entertainment to the screen.

Perri Nemiroff, a writer for Collider, praised the film's craftsmanship, particularly the stunning costume and production design. However, Nemiroff had mixed opinions about the story, expressing the need for more screen time to delve deeper into the important character arcs beyond Margot Robbie's Barbie and her journey.

ComicBook.com's Jamie Jirak hailed "Barbie" as her favorite film of the year, surpassing all expectations. Jirak even went as far as advocating for an Oscar nomination for Ryan Gosling's outstanding portrayal in the film.

Variety's social media editor, Katcy Stephan, dubbed the movie "perfection" and lauded Gerwig for delivering a nuanced commentary on womanhood through a whimsical, delightful, and hilariously entertaining adventure. Stephan emphasized the exceptional performances by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, who seemed destined to play their respective roles.

The details of "Barbie" have been shrouded in secrecy, with the premise teasing Barbie and Ken's journey from Barbieland to the real world in search of true happiness, after Barbie's expulsion due to not conforming to the perfect doll standard.

Directed by Greta Gerwig, known for her work on "Lady Bird" and "Little Women," and co-written with Noah Baumbach, "Barbie" boasts a stellar ensemble cast. Margot Robbie brings the iconic Barbie to life, while Ryan Gosling portrays her beloved Ken. The film features an array of talented actors, most of whom embody different versions of the famous dolls, including Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Sharon Rooney, Dua Lipa, Nicola Coughlan, Ana Cruz Kayne, Ritu Arya, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Scott Evans, Ncuti Gatwa, and John Cena. Additionally, "Barbie" showcases the talents of America Ferrera, Will Ferrell, Connor Swindells, Michael Cera, Helen Mirren, Jamie Demetriou, and Emerald Fennell.

"Barbie" will premiere in theaters on July 21, distributed by Warner Bros. Check out more reactions from the premiere below.