An important detail from the plot of the Barbie movie has just been unveiled in a new ad spot. The movie, which is inspired by the world of the iconic Mattel doll, was directed by Greta Gerwig from a screenplay she co-wrote with Noah Baumbach. It follows Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) as they travel from Barbie Land to the real world after their behavior becomes less than perfect, and they are sent into exile.
A new promo teaser from Warner Bros. India has revealed a key plot detail just two weeks shy of the official Barbie release date of July 21.
Although the video is only 20 seconds long, it provides a huge revelation as to the nature of Barbie's journey to the real world. As revealed in a conversation with Weird Barbie (Kate McKinnon), in order for Barbie to solve her recent malfunctions, she needs to find the real-life girl who has been playing with her, who the trailer implies is the daughter of Mattel employee Gloria (America Ferrera).
How This Barbie Reveal Could Impact the Plot
This revelation confirms a longstanding theory about the Barbie movie. Ever since McKinnon's character, who has scribbled-on makeup and a short spiky haircut, was first revealed, it has been speculated that she is designed to reflect a Barbie that has been played with too roughly. This development, and Weird Barbie's connection to it, more or less confirm that theory.
However, it also reveals a core emotional storyline that will likely run through the movie. The main Barbie trailer has already revealed that Barbie is having trouble fitting into her perfect life in Barbie Land. If this is a reflection of the way her owner is playing with her, it could mirror the fact that the little girl is growing up and has become tired of playing with dolls.
The storyline of Barbie could end up being quite similar to that of the 2010 hit Toy Story 3, which followed the toys reacting to their owner Andy getting ready to leave for college. If that is the case, Barbie will likely have to find a way to self-actualize once her perfect life changes in a fundamental and terrifying way. This could have huge ramifications that eventually change Barbie Land forever.
Source: Warner Bros. India
