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It's here, and a LOT of people are excited for the "Barbie" movie that came out last night. But is it good to take your kids to?
So after seeing the previews, your kids may be just as excited as you are to see the movie. But is it good for your little eyes in your house to see?
*Slight spoilers ahead*
- “Barbie” is rated PG-13, for “suggestive references” and “brief language.”
- Barbie is catcalled by some construction workers, but a lot of what they say will probably go over kids’ heads. One thing she does say back to them is about not having genitals,” before she rollerblades away with Ken. So curious kids may have questions about that.
- There’s a curse word that’s bleeped out and a Mattel logo covers Barbie’s mouth when she says it.
- There aren’t really any sexual references in the movie, as Ken doesn’t even understand what kissing is. There is a reference to the “nude blob he’s packing under his jeans,” but any kid who’s played with a Barbie or Ken doll will know exactly what’s down there anyway.
- As for violence, there is some, but most of it is mild or goofy. Barbie punches a guy in the face, but only after he slaps her butt without consent.
- The only drugs, alcohol or smoking in the movie is when the Kens drink “Brewski Beers,” but it’s done in the Barbieland way, where they hold empty bottles up near their mouths and nothing comes out.
- Kids may also have some questions about the words “feminism” and “patriarchy” used in the film.
- It’s a movie that will probably appeal to kids of all ages, with plenty of goofball humor mixed in with the social commentary.
So is it good to take your kids? I guess the answer is up to you. Doesn't sound like anything we didn't say growing up playing with Barbie and GI Joe dolls. Let us know if you go and what you think.