Source: Vanity Fair
Summary
The film “Barbie” starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, and directed by Greta Gerwig, is set to hit theaters on Friday, July 21. The movie is based on the iconic doll and features an ensemble cast, including America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, and Will Ferrell. According to Gerwig, the film is not just about the doll, but about the people who play with her. Robbie, who also co-produced the film, said she was drawn to the project because of the opportunity to subvert expectations. The film’s script was written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach.
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The trend returns with a new name. Pink and bold, the “Barbie” aesthetic is back, but this time on the big screen. The film’s costume design, led by Jacqueline Durran, features a mix of nostalgic and modern elements. The movie’s promotional campaign has been highly stylized, with Robbie and Gosling posing in matching outfits. The film’s release comes at a time when nostalgia for the 90s and early 2000s is at an all-time high.
The “Barbie” film is just in time for the resurgence of the “it girl” era.
Author: Evan Null
