Comedy doesnt always have the easiest time being taken seriously come Oscar season.
Movies based on established toy brands dont, either.
It has more complexity than you might think, and nothing is held back.
Margot Robbie as ‘Barbie’Warner Bros
Broad comedy masterMel Brooks is getting an honorary Oscarin November, so thats high acknowledgement of the genre.
It is as relevant as it is LOL funny.
Original songs like Billie Eilishs What Was I Made For?
Margot RobbieandRyan GoslingChristopher Polk
and the rollicking Ryan Gosling-led production number Im Just Ken could compete for Best Song.
Gosling in particular is real scene stealer.
Baumbach and Gerwigs script could have a lot of support for Original Screenplay.
Ben Afflecks Nike Air Jordan tale,Air, grossed over $50 million in theaters.
Now we haveBarbieready to take the trend to new levels.
At the very least there are some much-needed laughs to be had.
