Greta Gerwig is credited by Margot Robbie for successfully combining two worlds in the movie Barbie. Last year, Gerwig and Robbie collaborated on the film, which received critical acclaim and achieved significant box office success, grossing $1.4 billion. Following their triumph at the 81st Golden Globe Awards, Barbie is now up for more accolades at the ongoing Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles. As we celebrate the achievements of this billion-dollar film, let's take a closer look at how Robbie and Gerwig brought it to life.
Robbie revealed in an interview with Deadline that she had always envisioned Gerwig as the director of Barbie.
She expressed her belief that successful characters and movies reflect the audience and stressed the importance of making the film feel personal to viewers. "All I knew going into it was that there was an opportunity here to do that thing," Robbie explained. She praised Gerwig's intelligence in finding the story and unpacking its complexities. Robbie valued Gerwig's commitment to exploring both the positive and negative aspects because a complete experience requires an examination of both.
Discussing why she believed Gerwig was the perfect choice for directing Barbie, Robbie shared, "I always knew it should be Greta who would be able to do it without mocking anything.
" She recognized Gerwig's ability to handle the project with the necessary depth and sensitivity, without resorting to superficiality.
Barbie delves into more than just light-hearted entertainment. Though it may be categorized as a comedy or musical, the film tackles weighty topics, including patriarchy, existential crises, and body image issues. Robbie praised Gerwig's and her own efforts in addressing these themes while maintaining an upbeat tone and injecting humor.
With its thought-provoking content and exceptional execution, Barbie is a strong contender in major categories at prominent award shows this season.
It has received numerous nominations and has already won the award for Best Comedy at the Critics Choice Awards.
