“The whole villain is the patriarchy”: Margot Robbie’s Barbie Makes Fun of Mattel CEO Tax Evasion Controversy, Features B**b Jokes

Last Updated on: 20 July, 2023 | 3:39 PM

The live-action movie Barbie, which is based on the famous Mattel doll, will be released on July 21, 2023. The eagerly awaited movie of the year will finally be available to watch in theatres in just a matter of hours. The Greta Gerwig-directed movie, which stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the lead, is causing quite a stir, especially among millennials.

Barbie is expected to have a successful opening weekend at the box office, with some estimations reaching $105 million only domestically. Barbie would be the highest-grossing live-action movie based on a toy if these predictions come true.

However, this Barbie won’t be the same as the ones we have seen before as it seems to be a little more controversial in nature.

This Barbie breaks away from the norm

Prepare yourself for a totally different Barbie movie! The new live-action movie promises to shatter all of the stereotypes associated with the famous doll. And there will be plenty of surprises! This time, Barbie will have a diverse cast of characters, increasing the story’s diversity and representation.

However, there’s still more! Insider Matthew Belloni has revealed in his podcast information on some shocking material in the movie. He said that there are witty bo*b jokes and a suppressed F-bomb. Barbie is an iconic doll recognized for her wholesome and innocent appearance, so the director’s choice to portray her in this way is a brave and risky one.

But the fun doesn’t end here. Belloni added that the movie’s director Greta Gerwig took it a step further by making mentions of the Mattel creator’s controversy regarding tax evasion. Belloni even jokingly expressed his surprise at how Mattel had given Greta Gerwig and Warner Bros. the freedom to take such a calculated risk to approach the Barbie IP in such a way.

Who is the film’s antagonist?

Barbie has received greater ratings in North America and Britain than anticipated, thanks to its unexpected and bold content. The movie contains “implied strong language” and “moderate innuendo,” which has drawn the attention of both viewers and critics. But who do you think is the villain in the film based on the infamous doll? Every movie, of course, has a bad guy.

The main villain of the film, according to Hollywood insider Mathew Belloni, who has already seen the movie, is the patriarchy. In spite of all these jokes and innuendos, according to Belloni, “the whole villain is the patriarchy.”

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has already received an outstanding 89% average critical rating from over 130 reviews. The film’s breathtaking visuals, clever humor, and feminist undertones have all received praise from critics. And it will be fascinating to see how they address such a significant problem as patriarchy in a film about dolls.

Source: CBR

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