Morpeth Community Cinema

Friday 1 December 2023
@7pm

Barbie

(Cert 12A, 1 hr 54 mins, 2023)

Barbie stars Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as Ken.  Barbie and Ken leave Barbie Land and venture to California where they encounter the realities of being human in this lighthearted US comedy. It explores themes of gender roles and patriarchy through a satirical lens.

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colourful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, California, they soon encounter the joys and perils of living among humans. It explores themes of gender roles and patriarchy through a satirical lens.

Valerie Kalfrin of AWFJ says, “This funny, eye-catching film sports pitch-perfect performances from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, paying tribute to the iconic toy while skewering the patriarchy and feminist window-dressing”. Not to be missed, especially on the big screen.

Stereotypical Barbie (“Barbie”) and fellow dolls reside in Barbie Land, a matriarchal society populated by different versions of Barbies, Kens, and a group of discontinued models, who are treated like outcasts due to their unconventional traits.

“Riotously entertaining.” Mark Kermode, Observer
“Weird and wonderful, it’s one of the funnest and funniest movies ever made” Charlotte O’Sullivan, London Evening Standard

Barbie is a fun movie that has surprisingly plenty of heartwarming moments and good messages to offer. The set designs are eye-catching and on point as well. Both Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling nailed their parts, but it is Gosling who mostly shines.

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Tickets £6.50 including booking fee, are for sale online at Ticketsource.

Alternately tickets can be purchased in person from Morpeth Tourist Information (Chantry), including booking fee (card only).

Refreshments are available before the screening.