I unexpectedly liked Wicked – the movie. … SO decided to try Barbie – the movie.

… the first live-action Barbie film after numerous animated films and specials.

Starring Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the film follows them on a journey of self-discovery through Barbieland and the real world following an existential crisis.  …

Like Wicked, I loved the start of the film. The concept. The original look of the sets.

… BUT at some point I got bored. The novelty wore off.

By the end I found it too preachy.

Director Gerwig calls the over the top messaging maximalism.

“heightened theatricality that allows you to deal with big ideas in the midst of anarchic play”

It didn’t work for me.

Thumbs down.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

On the other hand, I found Allan hilarious.

Allan Sherwood is a fictional character introduced in 1964 as Ken‘s friend. Played by Michael Cera in the movie.

His pregnant wife Midge shows up in the movie, as well.