Since December 2022, girls and boys alike have been anxiously waiting for the release of the new Barbie movie. The movie was promoted by countless brands before its release, including huge ones like Google, Target, and Forever 21. When the movie came out, a TikTok trend developed where people went to see the film fully decked out in pink, causing a social sensation. The movie came out on July 21st, 2023, and many Westminster students flocked to the theaters to see it. With all of the advertising and hype the movie got beforehand, what were their opinions about it?
“I think it’s pretty good. [My favorite character is] Ken. Cause he’s Kenough. I think it’s rated perfectly, I wouldn’t say it was that worth the hype, but it was pretty good. Six. [out of ten]”
- David Demetrius, Class of '28