Despite the fact that the real Barbie did have a romance with Ken, the smart adaptation does everything to destroy that concept of a happy relationship in lieu of Barbie finding her own independence.
Now, it must be said that this controversy is mostly with certain political parties that we’ll leave unnamed. The movie still entertained more liberal watchers, and some believe that the Barbie scandal has been drummed up as another unnecessary cultural war. Since Barbie is nowadays seen as a symbol of female empowerment, it’s no surprise that many people are threatened by it and respond with backlash.
Still, we understand where both sides are coming from. In a world where extremism and conflict are prioritized over sitting down and having your opinion heard by the opposing side, it’s a sad but predictable reality that people are passionately for or against the “Barbie” movie. See the unique, opinionated, and colorful movie yourself, and let us know what you think!
