Key takeaways:
- The film “Barbie” has been widely praised for its message and its ability to connect with viewers.
- The text of a speech given by America Ferrera’s character, Gloria, about the expectations women are held to has been shared widely.
- Director Greta Gerwig refused to compromise on the important moments of the film, such as the elderly woman on a bench scene and Margot Robbie’s viral tiptoe scene.
The newly released film “Barbie” has been dominating social media since its wide release on Friday, with one particular moment becoming a rallying call for women of all ages. The text of a speech given by America Ferrera’s character, Gloria, about the expectations women are held to has been shared widely, with many saying they feel the monologue outlines the challenges women face under the patriarchy.
The success of the film can be attributed to director Greta Gerwig, who fought for a scene in which Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) pass by an elderly woman on a bench. Gerwig revealed that studio executives urged her to remove the scene, but she refused, citing the importance of the moment.
The speech has especially resonated with Latina women, who appreciate that Ferrera was the messenger of this resonant movie moment. Gerwig also refused to use CGI for Margot Robbie’s viral tiptoe scene, and made sure the film didn’t have “too many baby angel heads.”
The success of “Barbie” is a testament to Gerwig’s keen directorial intuition, and her refusal to compromise on the important moments of the film. The film has been widely praised for its message and its ability to connect with viewers, and it is clear that Gerwig’s hard work and dedication to the project has paid off.
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