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The anticipation surrounding Margot Robbie’sBarbieand Cillian Murphy’sOppenheimerhas 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, currentlyBarbieleading projections with double the size ofOppenheimer’sopening. Although it is going to be a tough fight, the cinephiles are having a good time.
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BarbieIs Not a Funny Film!
While the trailers and teasers offer only a glimpse, people’s curiosity has led to speculation about the story thatBarbieholds. Although the initial impression suggests an enjoyable watch,Margot Robbieappealed 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, asBarbieencompasses 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.
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CanBarbieBeatOppenheimerin the Box Office Battle?
According to Matthew Belloni, the latest box office projections for theBarbiemovie 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 ofOppenheimer’sprojected 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 surpassOppenheimer’sperformance 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.
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Source:ABC News
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
