Really didn't know what to make of "Barbie", given the marketing, so it was never really on my radar. But eventually, my kid goes on about it at length and the cultural fervor starts getting the the ol' curiosity piqued. So, here we are ...

And it delivers; I think it's a fun movie with great dance numbers, phenomenal sets and excellent performances from both Robbie and Gosling. I love the use of practical effects in creating a living playset, and most of the jokes at Mattel's expense land pretty well.

The most common criticism I've heard is that it's preachy; and maybe it is. All I can say for certain is that it spoke to everyone in my household (we're all feminists here). We can probably all agree it is a lot better than a Mattel movie has any right to be and honestly, Margot Robbie is fantastic.