Resounding success Barbie it will inevitably affect the Hollywood industry. Greta Gerwig’s film, based on the famous brand Mattel and advertised as a product aimed primarily at a female audience, is gaining record numbers at the global box office. all the wildest expectations.
The film actually passed the monstrous billion-dollar figure a few days ago, however the MCU star fears the industry hasn’t really caught on. real reason behind the film’s success.
Randall Parkappeared in Marvel films such as Ant-Man and the Wasp, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania and series Wanda Visionactually expressed all his doubts in a recent interview. Here the actor explained how he thinks Hollywood has drawn some “wrong lessons” from Barbie:
I think the industry as a whole is learning the wrong lessons from the film. For example, Barbie was a big hit and the idea was born: “Let’s make more toy movies!” No. You must more films about women and made by women!
Words that were immediately picked up by the interviewer, who seemed to fully understand the point put forward by Pak:
Instead, the lesson to be learned is that a brilliant independent director like Greta Gerwig was entrusted with the reins. big blockbusterthe main star of which is Margot Robbie, as well as the producer.
The actor fully approved of the reporter’s brilliant remark, enthusiastically exclaiming:
Exactly! Think about it. It’s Greta Gerwig!
In any case, the doubts expressed by Randall Park appear definitely grounded. It comes just weeks after Mattel’s new film division announced it had new projects in development for the future, all based on the well-known toy company’s intellectual property. In fact, Mattel Films has unveiled 15 projects based on its products, notable among them being Hot Wheels, UNO and Polly Pocket, destined to hit the big or small screen in the coming years.
Barbie for its part, it turned out to be a product of strong character, embellished in turn with a very strong feminist message, accompanied by many narrative facets hidden in the folds of the script. The element that ultimately represents real beating heart of the movie and also the real secret of his success. Many hope that Mattel Films will take this factor into account when developing new announced feature films.
In addition to the two announced stars Margot Robbie AND Ryan Goslingthe cast of the film is also in its ranks Will Ferrell, Connor Swindells, Nicholas Coughlan, Emerald Fennell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, America Ferrara, Kingsley Ben Adir, Rhea Perlman, Sharon Rooney, Ana Cruz Kane, Ritu Arya, Jamie Demetriou, Emma McKee, Dua Lipa, Issa Ray, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Sim Liu, Scott Evans, John Cena AND Ncuti Gatwa.
Barbie currently playing in theaters.
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Source: Variety
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