Tomorrow is Pink Friday, and we're not talking about Nicki Minaj's iconic album. If you've been out of the loop, brace for a sea of pink, as everyone will be rocking the vibrant color all weekend long. And you know who we have to thank for this? Greta Gerwig's upcoming Barbie movie.
On Tuesday, the review embargo on Barbie was lifted, and although it debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of over 90%, it has now settled at a still impressive 88% with 173 reviews. Most of its hype has been generated by its rivalry with Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, which sparked the internet phenomenon that is now referred to as Barbenheimer.
Though the two films are diametrically opposed in genre, they share a common theme: Oppenheimer is a biopic of famous physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, while Barbie, in a way, serves as a biography of the iconic Mattel doll, Barbara "Barbie" Millicent.
Unlike its rival, which has garnered near-perfect scores from critics, Barbie is a tale of contrasts. Some critics absolutely adore the film, while others remain completely indifferent.