The 2023 film, Greta Gerwig's Barbie, has gained attention for various reasons, including Margot Robbie's iconic portrayal of the Mattel doll and the powerful message conveyed through its storyline. Not only did the film become the highest-grossing movie of that year, but it also received critical acclaim, with eight nominations at the 96th Academy Awards. However, both Robbie and Gerwig were overlooked for nominations in the Best Actress and Best Director categories, respectively.

This has sparked discussions, with some suggesting that a particular scene from the film may have played a part in Gerwig missing out on her second Oscar nomination.

The scrutiny surrounding Barbie revolves around its product placement, particularly the appearance of General Motors vehicles throughout the movie. The inclusion of a pink Chevrolet C1 Corvette, closely associated with the Mattel doll, has been deemed significant.

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