Barbie is a fantasy comedy film about the title character that was directed by Greta Gerwig and is based on the Barbie fashion dolls manufactured by Mattel. The story follows Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) as they adjust to life in the real world after leaving utopian Barbie Land because of their alleged flaws. The reviews for “Barbie” have been overwhelmingly good, with many people praising the story, the direction, and the performances. Here is a list of suggestions that may be to your taste if you have seen and like the movie. ‘Barbie’ and the majority of these films are available on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime.
Amélie (2001)
Rarely has a movie been more exquisite, endearing, and whimsical than Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s French masterpiece “Amélie.” The city of Paris appears in “Amélie” as a character, just as Barbieland in “Barbie” and Los Angeles in “La La Land.” There are many more parallels. Amélie, like “Barbie,” h as a distinctive appearance that advances the plot of the movie. Furthermore, the films’ namesakes share a core optimism.
In “Amélie,” the narrative follows the lead character (Audrey Tautou) as she sets out on a solitary journey to improve the lives of those she comes into contact with. Her father essentially withdrew from society when she lost her mother when she was a little child in an odd accident. Amélie looks for the boy who left some childhood mementos after discovering them in an old metal box in her new flat.
Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia (2006)
Despite the fact that there have been many animated Barbie movies throughout the years, “Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia” by William Lau and Walter P. Martishius is included on our list because it precisely captures what the ideal Barbie movie should be. The second installment of the “Barbie: Fairytopia” movie series centres on Elina, the flower fairy from the previous movie, who travels to Mermaidia to rescue her companion Nalu, the merman prince, after he has been kidnapped. The main antagonist of the first movie, Laverna, makes a comeback and searches for a special fruit that will enable her to become the most potent fairy in all of Fairytopia.
Clueless (1995)
The coming-of-age teen comedy film “Clueless,” starring Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz, a fashionable and well-liked teen from Beverly Hills, is loosely based on Jane Austen’s 1815 novel “Emma.” She learns that she enjoys helping others after she concocts a plan to bring two teachers together so she can obtain better grades to work out. She is the daughter of a wealthy attorney.
Cher’s interactions with those around her start to shift as she takes on what she refers to as “projects.” She truly exemplifies the Barbie attitude, which is one of kindness, good humour, and consideration. Additionally, similar to the Greta Gerwig film, “Clueless” delicately examines social concerns without outright criticising anybody or anything. Since then, the movie has had a profound cultural impact on society, pop culture, language, and fashion.
Enchanted (2007)
Like Barbie, the upcoming princess of the animated fantasy realm of Andalasia, Giselle (Amy Adams), ends up in the real world and sets out on a fantastic journey following a perfectly natural panic attack. She is a combination of numerous Disney princesses, including Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Ariel from “The Little Mermaid.” Giselle differs from these princesses in that as the story goes on, she actually develops into a three-dimensional character, just like Barbie did in the Margot Robbie-led picture.
La La Land (2016)
‘La La Land’ is not on this list because Ryan Gosling sings and dances in it. The film, which was directed by Damien Chazelle, is a love letter to Los Angeles, the centre of global entertainment. Los Angeles is almost portrayed in “La La Land” as a utopian city of dreams, similar to Barbieland in “Barbie.”
Sebastian “Seb” Wilder (Ryan Gosling) and Mia Dolan (Emma Stone), two young individuals in the City of Angels with lofty goals, are the centre of the story. Mia is an aspiring actress whereas Seb is a jazz musician who aspires to one day own a jazz club. They meet in possibly the most crucial times of their lives thanks to the city, which has a personality all its own.
Legally Blonde (2001)
It’s also true of Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) in “Legally Blonde” what we can say about Cher. She served as the embodiment of Barbie in real life, at least prior to the Barbie of 2023. People underestimate Elle’s intelligence and resourcefulness because she is attractive, kind, and happy. Elle enrols in Harvard as a law student after her lover dumps her prior to his departure for the university because she is desperate to win him back. She battles assumptions and prejudices throughout the movie, smiling her way into everyone’s hearts while doing so.
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Any of Baz Luhrmann’s films could have made this list, but even amid the genuine extravaganzas the Australian director crafts, “Moulin Rouge!” stands out. The film is fantastic because it infuses pure fantasy into a classic Parisian love story between a poet named Christian (Ewan McGregor) and Satine, the star of the titular real-life cabaret in the French capital, played by Nicole Kidman.
After “Strictly Ballroom” and “Romeo + Juliet,” “Moulin Rouge!” concludes Baz Luhrmann’s “Red Curtain Trilogy” and is primarily set around 1900. The affection that Christian has for Satine will undoubtedly cause the viewers to think of Ken and Barbie. Paris’ beauty has once again been exaggerated to the point where it resembles Barbieland in terms of utopia.
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
While most Wes Anderson films share a similar style, “Barbie” furthers the similarity with “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” The film’s unique aesthetic further enhances its semi-surreal story, which is set primarily in the early 1930s in the fictional Eastern European nation of Zubrowka.
Zero, the protagonist of the story, is a lobby boy who starts working at the hotel that bears his name under Monsieur Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes), the concierge, who frequently has affairs with the older female guests. This includes Madame D., an 84-year-old dowager who dies leaving Gustave a precious Renaissance painting. Gustave is forced to find a way out of the situation after being accused of killing Madame D. in order to prove his innocence.
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 children’s fantasy classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, “The Wizard of Oz” features Judy Garland as Dorothy, who has become a cultural icon. Barbie and Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” have many things in common. Similar to the first, she is likewise transferred to a different planet and must find her way around in order to return to her starting point. Barbie’s journey follows a similar path, but Dorothy’s starts in the real world and ends in a mythical one.
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Ralph lives in a purportedly made-up world in the computer-animated comedy movie “Wreck-It Ralph,” just like Barbie did. He is the antagonist of the platformer game “Fix-it Felix, Jr.” and a character from an arcade video game. Ralph decides to leave his game since he has become weary of playing the part, and as a result, it is declared to be out of order. This causes Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun, the protagonist of “Hero’s Duty,” to assist Felix, the game’s hero, in Felix’s quest for him. In ‘Fix-it Felix, Jr.’ Ralph joins forces with a woman named Vanellope von Schweetz to retrieve the medal with which he intends to gain recognition.
