Life in plastic proved fantastic for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, a movie that highlights the dangers of toxic masculinity without actually putting men down in the process. The film also gave audiences a detailed look into the titular characters’ pastel paradise, a seemingly utopian society officially controlled by various Barbies. That said, Barbieland presented a morphed version of reality partially borrowed from Seahaven, the setting of Jim Carrey’s philosophical comedy: The Truman Show. Moreover, Robbie’s viral Letterboxd list “Watch for Barbie” provided some context clues for fans trying to piece together the film’s plot and central themes.Peter Weir’s The Truman Show sat alongside films such as The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Young Girls of Rochefort, Puberty Blues, and Splash on Robbie’s queue. The shared plot elements between Barbie and The Truman Show become more and more apparent as audiences watch the film. However, the setting of Barbieland itself makes the most crucial stride in establishing this connection. According to Robbie’s Letterboxd, The Truman Show is just one of many inspirations behind the film, leaving room for multiple points of overlap and departure between the two properties.RELATED: Barbie Movie’s Original Character Designs Were Scrapped for Looking Too PlasticRELATED: Barbie Costume Designer Reveals the Secret Meaning of Margot Robbie’s Final Outfit
Life in plastic proved fantastic for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, a movie that highlights the dangers of toxic masculinity without actually putting men down in the process. The film also gave audiences a detailed look into the titular characters’ pastel paradise, a seemingly utopian society officially controlled by various Barbies. That said, Barbieland presented a morphed version of reality partially borrowed from Seahaven, the setting of Jim Carrey’s philosophical comedy: The Truman Show. Moreover, Robbie’s viral Letterboxd list “Watch for Barbie” provided some context clues for fans trying to piece together the film’s plot and central themes.
Peter Weir’s The Truman Show sat alongside films such as The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, The Young Girls of Rochefort, Puberty Blues, and Splash on Robbie’s queue. The shared plot elements between Barbie and The Truman Show become more and more apparent as audiences watch the film. However, the setting of Barbieland itself makes the most crucial stride in establishing this connection. According to Robbie’s Letterboxd, The Truman Show is just one of many inspirations behind the film, leaving room for multiple points of overlap and departure between the two properties.
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