Margot Robbie’s Barbie Beats Gal Gadot Starrer Wonder Woman in Rare Feat After Decimating Box-Office Record
With the incredible support of all the Kens and Barbies around the world, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer Barbie have achieved new feats. The film that caused a dearth of pink color has brought new achievements for the female director of the film, Greta Gerwig.
The film’s unique premise and compelling storytelling have resonated with audiences worldwide, drawing large crowds to theaters even amidst the Barbenheimer battle. Gerwig’s direction, combined with Robbie’s amazing portrayal of Barbie and Gosling as Ken, has propelled the film to unprecedented success.
Margot Robbie’s Barbie Has Made History As The Highest-Grossing Film Directed By A Woman
Followed by a massively successful second week of theatrical run, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie has reached yet another milestone at the box office, creating a new milestone for female filmmakers. The film dipped in pink has already hit $1 billion at the global box office. The achievement is a rare feat achieved for the female director as well as the stars.
The achievement has unlocked a new record for the film as Barbie has surpassed Wonder Woman to become the highest-grossing film ever directed solely by a woman. Greta Gerwig, known for writing and directing notable dramas like Lady Bird and Little Women, successfully managed to surpass the previous record held by Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman.
Barbie Reviews: What Do Critics Make Of The Margot Robbie Film?
Critics have broadly praised the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer latest film, saying that life in plastic is mostly fantastic. The highly-anticipated film was finally released in theatres on July 21 – opposite Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. Robbie stars as the doll in director Greta Gerwig’s film, which has been made with cooperation from toy manufacturer Mattel.
In a five-star review, the Independent’s Clarisse Loughrey said, “Barbie is one of the most inventive, immaculately crafted and surprising mainstream films in recent memory – a testament to what can be achieved within even the deepest bowels of capitalism.” But the Daily Mail called it “uneven and disjointed”, while Time said it was “very pretty but not very deep”. Though overall the film has garnered immense love and positive reviews from fans and critics and is currently enjoying worldwide success.
Source: Far Out
