Barbie trailer has finally dropped, and it is all people are talking about! It is an upcoming movie starring Margot Robbie as the titular character and Ryan Gosling as Ken. Directed and written by Greta Gerwig alongside Noah Baumbach, the plot will follow the life of the perfect doll in a perfect world until some internal conflict leaves her beliefs in shambles, so she sets off to find answers in the human world.
The comedy consists of a large ensemble supporting cast, which includes Emma Mackey, Dua Lipa, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Michael Cera, Will Ferrell, John Cena and more. Rodrigo Prieto is credited as the cinematographer.
Barbie Trailer Breakdown
The trailer opens by providing an overview look of Barbieland from above. It is vibrant with an amalgamation of various shades of pink that envelops the city. Barbie is shown on the beach in a pink swimsuit, where Ken also appears. A staggering difference between the lives of the male and the female doll can be seen as everyone is ecstatic to meet her, whereas they pay little to no attention to Ken. She travels through the world in her pink convertible car, spreading joy everywhere.
The girl and the boy dolls are a couple; however, their worldview is narrow and innocent. Since the perfect beings of Barbieland never left the city, it caused them to remain naive. There is also nothing much to do around the place except for partying and enjoying themselves together the entire time. They often engage in elaborate dance routines in large groups. Besides the casual meetups, an all-woman’s club is formed by the group of dolls where they participate in various activities.
However, the main character is seen leaving the ideal world for The Real world to experience new things. The Real world consists of humans which are far away from being perfect like the beautiful dolls. She arrives at a toy company to meet the CEO, played by Will Farrell. Everyone in the imperfect world is mesmerised by her alluring presence and pure persona. Nevertheless, she is not alone on the journey as Ken accompanies her for the adventure with his rollerblades on.
The short teaser trailer shows us what the movie will be about and how the story will unfold. In a perfect plastic world of Barbies and Kens emerges one being who questions the world around her and actively works to change it. The short clip is filled with exciting instances along with a stellar cast and hilarious bits.
Along with the trailer, official character posters were also finally revealed. The crew has managed to keep the cast a secret for a long time. From pop star Dua Lipa to Sex Education stars Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa and Connor Swindles, and legendary Will Ferrel will be joining the ensemble cast.
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Watch Barbie Trailer
The upcoming comedy is set to premiere on July 21, 2023, in theatres worldwide. Did you like the trailer? Are you excited about the movie? Let us know in the comments below!
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