Barbie (2023) (1 Viewer)

[Sam Favate]

The trailer looks like fun, and the dialogue made me laugh.

 

[Mikael Soderholm]

Hadn't seen the 2001 teaser until now, it was totally brilliant, bordering on genius, and I have high hopes for this, a lot of talent gathered together.

 

[Jake Lipson]

I had guessed that the 2001 teaser was just a teaser. But since Helen Mirren is actually listed as being The Narrator in the movie, maybe it is an actual scene that will stay in the final cut. I guess we'll find out in July.

 

[Winston T. Boogie]

I had guessed that the 2001 teaser was just a teaser. But since Helen Mirren is actually listed as being The Narrator in the movie, maybe it is an actual scene that will stay in the final cut. I guess we'll find out in Jul.

The funny thing to me was, they had me with the 2001 trailer. I thought "Holy cow, I am going to see a Barbie movie!"

On the second trailer, they lost me. I still will likely watch it at some point, a lot of great talent involved, but nothing in the second trailer made this look appealing to me. That's likely intentional as I am sure that second trailer was meant to appeal to people that the 2001 trailer did not appeal to.

I think the thing about a Barbie movie is, you have to come up with a good story to tell because a plastic doll really does not provide you with any story. So we see in both trailers and the promotional material they are using the plastic doll to make some kind of social statement, on how women and girls see themselves in the world...based somewhat on the toys developed and sold to them over time and how times have changed. This could be good, it could be one note. We'll have to see which way it goes but at this stage I likely will pass on seeing this in a theater and see what people say about it when it is released. Hopefully, it is biting satire but if it is that, it likely will anger a bunch of people that wanted a plastic doll comedy.

 

[jayembee]

I'm guessing this would work better for folks who know the Barbie history and lore. For example, my wife, who pointed out the raised ankle after taking off the high heels (at the trailer's start) is correct (apparently, the toy Barb's foot couldn't pivot until much later).

Interesting that you should say that. I came across this on my newsfeed:

The Most Impressive Feat in the 'Barbie' Trailer Is Barbie's Feet

Help, I can't stop thinking about Barbie's feet.

www.themarysue.com

 

[Joe Wong]

Interesting that you should say that. I came across this on my newsfeed:

The Most Impressive Feat in the 'Barbie' Trailer Is Barbie's Feet

Help, I can't stop thinking about Barbie's feet.

www.themarysue.com

My wife is going to be my Barbie-pedia to explain everything when we see the film.

 

[joshEH]

 

[Alex...]

 

[Jake Lipson]

This still looks great.

Bring it!

 

[SamT]

This looks great finally for the first time!

 

[Joe Wong]

Looks like a lot of fun!

Has some Truman Show vibes.

 

[Malcolm R]

I guess I didn't realize until now Will Ferrell is in this. It's now dead to me.

 

[Sam Favate]

The latest trailer looks great. This looks like a treat.

 

[Keith Cobby]

I guess I didn't realize until now Will Ferrell is in this. It's now dead to me.

I didn't need a reason but that's a good one.

 

[Alex...]

 

[Brett_B]

I really didn't know much about this movie until I started reading the last page of this thread. I was preparing to dig a little deeper in to this thread until I watched the "main trailer" (above), and as soon as I saw Will Ferrell (and realizing it was a major role) I stopped the trailer.

 

[Joe Wong]

I didn't realize there was such an aversion to Will Ferrell films (or, at least, more than I expected)! Though I can understand why.

While I'm not the biggest fan of Will's either, his presence doesn't automatically turn me away, though. I'm willing to give a movie that has Will the benefit of the doubt before seeing it. For example, I wasn't a fan of Old School or Wedding Crashers, but I liked Blades of Glory! Go figure!

 

[Sam Favate]

This film was mentioned in the obituary for songwriter Cynthia Weil, who was half of one of the most famous songwriting duos in history (with her husband Barry Mann). They co-wrote Mama Cass’ hit “Make Your Own Kind of Music” which was featured in the trailer. The article cited it as an example of the staying power of Weil’s songs. (It was also heavily featured in the show Lost about 15 years ago.)

 

[Alex...]

New poster

 

[Tino]

I dunno man. This looks like a disaster. Do you guys really think this is going to be a hit?