The long-awaited live-actionBarbiemovie, featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, has burst onto the big screen with a spectacular blend of vibrant visuals and humor. Directed byGreta Gerwig, the film takes audiences on a journey as Barbie faces banishment from her utopian Barbie Land due to her perceived imperfections. Teaming up with Ken, the duo embarks on a quest of self-discovery in the real world, tackling contemporary themes that resonate with viewers.
The movie nearly pushed the boundaries of its PG-13 rating with a censored curse word by President Barbie, portrayed by Issa Rae. However, in an interview withCinemaBlend, director Greta Gerwig disclosed that there was another instance where the f-word was set to be uttered by Helen Mirren’s character. While this line struck Gerwig as a favorite, it was eventually omitted from the final cut. She said:
“Suffice to say, there was a sort of extended joke with Marie Curie, which didn’t end up being part of (the final cut). But yes, there was a page-one f-bomb that sort of set the tone for the whole thing. What the line was, it was actually Helen Mirren saying to Marie Curie, ‘Pipe the f-ck down, Marie Curie!’ That was like my favorite (line). … But we knew we only got one f-bomb, and we were like, ‘Let’s use it at the very beginning.’ And there’s just something, to me, (about) Helen Mirren saying, ‘Pipe the f-ck down, Marie Curie.’ The audio’s there, the, ‘Pipe the f-ck down,’ in a proper, British voice. But it was something in the editing that didn’t end up making the cut. That was, I would say, the line that everyone was like, ‘Oh, no, no, no, no.'”
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Barbie Movie Dominates 2023 Summer Box Office
Barbietook the global box office by storm, captivating audiences worldwide with its heartwarming storytelling. The film’sopening weekend saw $337 million in global earnings, surpassing all other releases during the 2023 summer season. Domestically, it earned $155 million in the United States alone, with international audiences contributing an even more impressive $182 million to its revenue.MovieWeb’s own Julian Romanlauded the movie’s brilliant execution, as it thoughtfully explored the complexities of relationship dynamics while playfully subverting traditional gender norms.
“Greta Gerwig’s pink-hued film adaptation of the eponymous, billion-selling toy line is a brilliant satire that thoughtfully explores relationship dynamics. It’s also knockdown funny with heart, epic dance numbers, and gleefully torches patriarchal norms.”
BarbieandOppenheimerhit theaters on the same day. This scenario set the stage for competition between two major film studios, as they vied for the top spot at the box office. However, moviegoers showed their enthusiasm for both films, with many opting to go for a double feature experience during the opening weekend.Oppenheimer, which delves into the narrative of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the atomic bomb, also managed to exceed early expectations, earning $82.4 million during its opening weekend. BothBarbieandOppenheimerare currently playing in theaters.
