What are the critics saying after seeing Barbie for the very first time?

Greta Gerwig’sBarbiemovie is nearly here, and critics shared their first reactions after the first press screenings.

Greta Gerwig somehow exceeded my expectations.

Barbie Margot Robbie

She tackles the positives and negatives of Barbie so beautifully.

Give Ryan Gosling an Oscar nomination, I’m dead serious!"

The craftsmanship is incredible.

Margot Robbie as cowboy Barbie

As for the story, thats where Im a bit more mixed.

I was living for the dance numbers led by Simu Liu!

The production and costume design is stunning but overall I left wanting a bit more from the film.

Barbie Movie Review: First Critic Reaction Shared Online

Its funny, bombastic, & very smart.

Greta Gerwig aims for the fences & hits a home-run.

Margot Robbies performance is great & Ryan Gosling & Simu Liu are pure entertainment!

Simu Liu Spoils the Barbie Movie’s Central Message

The whole cast is brilliant!"

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Consideringthe heartwarming message laid out inBarbie, it’s no surprise that critics are liking the blockbuster.

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Barbiewill debut in theaters worldwide on Friday, July 21.

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