The “Barbie” movie brought back memories and introduced me to a whole world of Barbie Dream Houses and pink cars and more created after I gave up dolls. My first Barbie had the blond ponytail and wore the classic black and white striped bathing suit. “Barbie” the movie brought back a world of memories and launched my whole new interest in Barbie. I saw it in the theater several times. Along with all the new Barbie stuff, I discovered that movie theaters have big comfortable reclining chairs. The movie would be great even if I had to stand.
“Barbie” is a live action version of the kind of world kids create when they play with Barbie dolls. The first scene demonstrates the difference before and after Barbie arrived. Everyone is here: Ken, Allen, Midge, Skipper and many many many Barbies. The movie is about a break in the line between the Real World and Barbie Land. Stereotypical Barbie (that’s her name!) must travel to the Real World and find the kid who played with her so the break can be fixed. Hijinks ensue.
This movie is rated PG13. I saw many kids and their families at the theater dressed in pink for Barbie! The PG13 rating is because there are some words and concepts (like patriarchy) younger kids don’t know. This movie is fun to share among generations, along with memories of olden Barbies. But BEWARE: adults may cry in some places in the movie. Be kind to them. Go Pink!