Barbie or the great cinematic success of 2023
We are no longer present Barbie. Greta Gerwig’s film has sparked numerous debates and has established itself as the biggest hit of 2023 at the global box office with almost one and a half billion in revenues. Centered on the world of the iconic doll created by Mattel, the film attempted to bring the richness and complexity of this world to the screen, with Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken.
Beyond the purely financial aspects, the reception of the Barbie it was mixed. The film was praised for some artistic choices, particularly the art direction and performances of the lead actors (although Margot Robbie was not nominated for an Oscar). However, it has also been subject to criticism, as pointed out by some viewers and critics weak points of the plot and in the way the film addressed its underlying themes.
The film’s impact at the box office further sparked debate about cinema’s ability to reinvent and modernize established cultural icons for new audiences. Despite divided opinionsit is undeniable that the film has managed to fit into the current cultural panorama, sparking debate and analysis.
Margot Robbie’s unstoppable strategy
Although his performance as Ken was noteworthy (he also received an Oscar nomination), Ryan Gosling had still rejected the first proposal from Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie (who co-produced the film). Officially due to a conflict of agendasbut also because he didn’t really see himself in this slightly crazy project.
However, for Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, he was the only actor capable of playing Barbie’s alter ego. He was the actor for whom the role was written, and the two women were determined to change his mind.
In a recent interview with Variety, during a special report on Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie spoke of real “harassment” to which she subjected the actor so that he would not miss this golden opportunity. She said:
We just couldn’t let this happen. There simply wasn’t another version. Greta and I are extremely determined and tenacious people, otherwise this film would never have been made. Every time she said, “I won’t do it,” we said, “We will and it will be fun.”
To reiterate the concept, Margot Robbie promised Ryan Gosling to give him a gift every day of filming if he agreed to play Ken. A strategy that ultimately paid off, as the actor finally accepted the project. And since he only has one word, the Barbie interpreter, in fact, gave a gift to Ryan Gosling every morning on the set. Every day she left a little pink package with a pretty bow in his trailer, addressed “to Ken.” Among these gifts were seashells (because Ken loves the beach) and a book about horses (his great passion).
Source: Cine Serie
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