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Glowing Barbie First Reactions Call for Major Oscar Nominations

Greta Gerwig’s third feature film is getting rave reviews from critics.

07/11/2023

The moment everyone has been anxiously anticipating has finally arrived. Barbie first reactions flew out on social media following the Los Angeles premiere, and they are wild.

It’s no secret that Barbie has been built up to be one of the best movies of the year, and it seems Greta Gerwig has delivered once again. Coming off her outstanding work on projects like Little Women and Lady Bird, it appears Gerwig’s craft has carried effortlessly into her latest project. As we eagerly await the film’s debut in theaters, let’s take a look at some Barbie first reactions.

Margot Robbie as Barbie in Barbie | Barbie First Reactions | Agents of Fandom — Margot Robbie as Barbie in *Barbie*. Image Credit: Warner Bros.

She’s everything… but so is Ken

Ryan Gosling’s performance as Ken is earning consistent praise amongst critics. Throughout the various teasers and trailers, audiences have commended Gosling’s seemingly hilarious portrayal of Ken, and it appears he is everything and more.

#Barbie Ken is the role Gosling will be remembered for. It’s the performance of his life. The movie showcases Greta Gerwig’s unwavering talent for resonant observation/piercing humor on the large canvas she’s always deserves. Splashy, colorful and tender
— ty (@DennisDuganFan) July 10, 2023

I can't officially quit Twitter before telling you all that #Barbie is currently my favorite film of the year. Greta Gerwig somehow exceeded my expectations. She tackles the positives and negatives of Barbie so beautifully. Give Ryan Gosling an Oscar nomination, I'm dead serious!
— Jamie Jirak (@JamieCinematics) July 10, 2023

The Oscar buzz is real

#Barbie is Ryan Gosling’s best role to date—Greta Gerwig takes everything that has made him great in his previous films and combines them into a Super-Gosling. The Oscar buzz is real, and if it happens it would be one of the most fun and inspired nominations in recent memory. pic.twitter.com/yxhYULZTYz
— Eric (@EHeckler) July 10, 2023

Fans were (slightly ironically) pushing for Barbie to be Oscar-nominated as soon as the first trailer dropped, but it appears those aspirations weren’t too far-fetched. When you combine Barbie’s stacked cast, insanely talented crew, and immaculate set design, there could be serious potential for some attention from the Oscars.

It’s also in consideration since Greta Gerwig has already collected multiple nominations for both Little Women and Lady Bird, as well as Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling for their individual award nominations, including for Best Actress and Best Actor at the Academy Awards.

Barbie first reactions claim it’s a true cinematic masterpiece

#Barbie is a true cinematic masterpiece that is hilarious and referentially iconic. This film will be one you want to see at least three times in theaters
— Hope Sloop (@Hopesloop) July 10, 2023

A knockout

No surprise – #Barbie is a knockout. As a comedy, it’s a total crowd pleaser – as an indictment of capitalistic feminism and urgent call to go ahead and eat our pets if trapped with them following a major earthquake it is devastating. Gosling steals the show – absolutely loved it
— Ben Mekler (@benmekler) July 10, 2023

Perfection

#Barbie is perfection. Greta Gerwig delivers a nuanced commentary on what it means to be a woman in a whimsical, wonderful and laugh-out-loud funny romp. The entire cast shines, especially Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in roles they were clearly born to play. 🎀
— Katcy Stephan (@katcystephan) July 10, 2023

A triumph

#Barbie is a triumph. A pitch-perfect script backed by great performances — particularly from Ryan Gosling — turns what could be a simple studio comedy into a sharp commentary on our society that makes its nuance palatable for those that may not take it at face value. GG is 3/3. pic.twitter.com/MIVRtkmtbd
— Eze (@EzeBaum) July 10, 2023

Silly and campy

I saw #Barbie early months ago so I can finally talk about it. If you expect this movie to be more than meets the eye, than you are correct. Now while it is silly and campy, it's also mature, very meta and goes to places I was not expecting Greta to take it. pic.twitter.com/6ibzws4sU3
— MarMar (@MardarriusMM) July 10, 2023

A serious Barbie movie is practically impossible to imagine. The planned choreography and blinding pink fixtures with silly dialogue and extravagant costumes is required.

However, it appears Barbie carries some mature themes as we embark on her journey to the real world; which is set as a place where nothing is perfect, and she is no longer loved by everyone she comes in contact with.

More ‘Barbie’ coverage is on the way

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in a Barbie car in Barbie | Barbie first reactions | Agents of Fandom — Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in *Barbie.* Image Credit: Warner Bros.

The Barbie first reactions are overwhelmingly positive and solidify the expectations of it being one of the best, if not the best movie of 2023. Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie teamed up for a film that will break records along with connect audiences to their most wild, whimsical, and youthful selves.

Barbie arrives in theaters July 21. Stay tuned to the Agents of Fandom socials for all the latest Barbie coverage.