What a fascinating movie!

Personally, I didn't find it narratively satisfying, as it is too weird and surreal (almost like a dream is), as well as dull and disjointed! As it is quite inconsistent with itself.. with the real world being as unrealistic as the fantasy world, and the movie's message clashing from one scene to the next like an idea-soup. Ultimately feels poorly thought out with no real core, aside from "Patriarchy".

There are parts I quite liked (separately from everything else) and the Barbieland sets were impressive! There are also good choreographies, and watching Ryan playing guitar and singing is always a treat. Aside from that, I don't understand the support behind it. But I've heard positive comments from female watchers, and kids enjoying it (while not truly understanding it, and me thinking it isn't really a movie for kids).

Ruth coming out and flat out saying she invented Barbie was also interesting (for anyone that knows that she basically bought the idea from German creators), but at the end of the day.. I'm not sure what is a "jab" and what is really intentional or a homage/tribute or similar to what.