The anticipation surrounding Margot Robbie’s Barbie and Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer has taken the internet by storm, creating an enduring buzz. Until the arrival of June 21st, fans eagerly await the release, divided on which film to watch first. Nevertheless, both movies promise an exhilarating cinematic experience, uniting fans worldwide and holding the potential to even save Hollywood.
With the release dates approaching, the interviews surrounding the films are becoming increasingly captivating. Thus, in one such recent interview with ABC News the actor-director duo, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, discussed the impact this film is going to have and urged the fans to not put the film already into a pre-defined box, at least not before watching. With that being said, the recent projects of the two mega releases are one-upping each other constantly, currently Barbie leading projections with double the size of Oppenheimer’s opening. Although it is going to be a tough fight, the cinephiles are having a good time.
Barbie Is Not a Funny Film!
While the trailers and teasers offer only a glimpse, people’s curiosity has led to speculation about the story that Barbie holds. Although the initial impression suggests an enjoyable watch, Margot Robbie appealed to fans, requesting them to give the film a fair chance before passing judgment.
Reducing the film to a mere “comedy” would be unjust not only for the film but also for the people involved with the project, as Barbie encompasses a plethora of flavors and depths. It offers a story with elements that go beyond laughter and ensures an experience that transcends genre labels. From its nuanced storytelling to its feminist themes, the movie promises to take moviegoers on a journey. Here is what Margot Robbie had to say about the matter,
“It’s a big slice, but I also wouldn’t call it a funny film because that discredits the fact that it’s got a lot of heart, and it’s got a lot of emotion, and it’s got a lot of movie references, you know, all this kind of stuff.—I’m like it is funny that is a huge part of it. It is a comedy, but if you just call it a funny film it almost make it sound like it doesn’t have a lot going on and it does.”
Greta Gerwig, the director of the film, acknowledged that on the surface, a seemingly straightforward story about Ken and Barbie might appear simplistic. However, she emphasized that the movie is much more than it meets the eye, containing layers of depth and meaning that go beyond initial expectations, she said,
“When we talk about this stuff it almost sounds silly because you start talking about Barbie and Ken and then you’re having very serious discussion about Barbie and Ken. But it’s also a humanist film because it’s like the humanity in so far as you can call it of like Barbie and Ken is what’s paramount in the film.”
Although sounds like a promising watch, only time will tell if it will be able to meet the high expectations set by the audience.
Can Barbie Beat Oppenheimer in the Box Office Battle?
According to Matthew Belloni, the latest box office projections for the Barbie movie have exceeded initial expectations, nearly doubling the original predictions for its opening weekend earnings. Initially projected to gross around $55 million, the film’s new estimates have soared to $93 million. Notably, this places the movie well ahead of Oppenheimer’s projected opening of $43 million, effectively more than doubling its expected box office performance.
With Barbie receiving better-than-expected initial reactions, the film appears to be at an advantage to exceed anticipated earnings in the upcoming weeks. It is highly likely to surpass Oppenheimer’s performance during its opening weekend at least, although it is now clear that the movie will be a massive hit, only time will tell which movie gets the ultimate laugh at the end.
Source: ABC News
