The Big Picture
- Ryan Gosling's performance as Ken in Barbie is genuinely Oscar-worthy thanks to the actor's dedication and improv skills, making him the standout in the film's cast.
- While big-budget blockbusters like Barbie are not often recognized at awards shows, the film has the potential to earn Gosling a long-overdue Oscar.
- Barbie may be a lighthearted and fun movie, but it tackles serious gender-charged themes, particularly reflected in Ken's character, who symbolizes the seduction of toxic masculinity and the desire for male dominance in society.