Barbie
Barbie
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
Kent reviewedMarch 4, 2025
Picture a little girl lost in her world of imagination, playing with her cherished Barbie and Ken dolls. In her mind, Ken is the perfect boyfriend—genuine, loving, and endlessly supportive. They are a dream couple, embodying the values of kindness and respect. But the film that bears the name “Barbie” shatters this innocent vision. It hijacks an iconic toy and imposes a political agenda that has no place in the purity of childhood play. This is, quite simply, a betrayal.
Leave children to discover the wonders of life on their own terms! It is the parent's role to guide their children, not the filmmakers’ duty to inject harsh realities into the realm of make-believe. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, driven by their political views, have neglected family values, crafting a narrative that grapples with existential themes better suited for adults. The result? A movie that cynically repurposes childhood nostalgia into a vehicle for social commentary, disregarding its young audience.
What child yearns for a lesson on mortality while playing with dolls? None! This film dangerously exploits the allure of Barbie and Ken to introduce complex themes of male fragility and identity, depicting Ken as a figure steeped in insecurity, thus undermining traditional notions of masculinity. Children engage with these characters boundlessly in happiness, not under the sledgehammer of sociopolitical commentary. But in this film, Ken is painted as weak, lost without Barbie, reinforcing narratives of toxic masculinity that have no place in a child’s joyful play.
The portrayal of Ken veers alarmingly from his original essence established in 1961, where he was celebrated as Barbie’s perfect companion—stylish, dapper, and meant to inspire creativity and imaginative storytelling. That world of glamour and collaboration has been destroyed in a reckless bid for relevance.
This is not merely irresponsible; it’s an affront to childhood itself. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have taken a beloved childhood icon and twisted it into something that diminishes joy and family values. They may revel in their creation, but what they’ve achieved is an assault on innocence. Shame on them!