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Luiza B. Campos's avatar

The thing I dislike about this movie is that if you stop to think about it it’s a Barbie comercial. It’s longer, will be on the cinema theatres, and has storytelling but I have no doubt that it was only produced to sell more dolls and other merchandise. No surprise it has received so much coverage and promotion.

Most movies now seem to be like that. About products: Mario, Tetris, Air Nike, flaming Cheetos... Hollywood has became even weirder...

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Madison Huizinga's avatar

I’m totally with you Luiza. Especially since this movie is being made with Mattel’s IP, there’s likely only so far it will be able to critique Barbie and capitalism. Hence why a lot of my thoughts have shifted since this initial write-up, excited to hopefully produce a follow up in the coming weeks so stay tuned!

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Summer Noel's avatar

I love this! I’m also over the moon about this new Barbie movie lol but I couldn’t quite put my finger on why, but after reading this post I was like “that. That’s it”. Also love your Barbie poster!

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Madison Huizinga's avatar

Thank you, I’m so glad this connected with you! And appreciate it, I’m having too much fun with the Barbie posters 🙏

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Deb's avatar

Love this article , we all need to remember the power of happiness ! We all need to bring that “mental” Barbie attitude each day !

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