The Big Picture

  • Jamie Dornan's Edgar is a precursor to Ryan Gosling's iconic Ken performance in Greta Gerwig's Barbie.
  • The similarities between Barbieland and the Vista Del Mar Hotel are striking, with both films featuring utopian settings, beach scenes, mermaids, and bright colors.
  • Jamie Dornan's role as Edgar in Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar echoes Ken's infatuation with Barbie, and both characters have memorable satirical musical numbers that showcase their insecurities.