Jen’s Secret Diary

Jen Reviews the Barbie Movie - 07.08.23

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I went to see Barbie yesterday (the movie, not my dealer) and I have mixed feelings about it. That’s ok, mixed feelings are healthy. Most films are going to make you feel a mixture of things. Then again, some films are just perfect works of comedic art (Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure). And before I say anymore, I also want to stress that I wasn’t expecting to be moved, or blown away by a film based on a toy based on an archetype of 1950’s womanhood. But I did pay far too much to see the thing, and so yes - I have some god damn opinions. So strap into your pink Barbie helicopter because we’re going to look at this thing.