Can someone pass the tissues?
Greta Gerwig’s highly-anticipated film Barbie has finally arrived, with millions of movie fans flocking to theaters in their best Barbiecore looks for a hilarious, nostalgic trip into Barbieland. While the movie did provide the laugh-out-loud moments and musical numbers that the trailer promised, it was also a thoughtful examination of the iconic doll’s controversial legacy, the contradicting standards women live under in patriarchal society, the complex love between mothers and daughters, and the existential experience of being human. The truly jam-packed blockbuster wraps up with an ending that has elicited both tears and laughs from audiences.
As expected during record-breaking opening weekend, Barbie viewers flocked to social media to share their reactions to the film, which have ranged from nuanced reviews to summaries of the standout scenes to the beginnings of what will likely become the year’s biggest memes. We’ve rounded up the best tweets, below.
First off, there’s some glowing raves for Gerwig’s script, the Barbieland set design, and leads Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and America Ferrera’s performances (as well as some much-deserved love for Barbieland’s stealth hero):
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Of course, many fans are commiserating over the emotional core of the film:
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Several memes have already emerged from the film’s relatable moments, but the trending frontrunner is… Depression Barbie!
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Among all the hype, most of the Internet is in agreement: We’ll be buying another ticket to Barbieland very, very soon.
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Quinci LeGardye is an LA-based freelance writer who covers culture, politics, and mental health through a Black feminist lens. When she isn’t writing or checking Twitter, she’s probably watching the latest K-drama or giving a concert performance in her car.
