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Now That ‘Barbie’ Is on Netflix, Can We Admit It’s Not a Feminist Masterpiece

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Is the much-hyped 'Barbie' movie on Netflix really the feminist icon it's made out to be? The inside scoop on the debate dividing Hollywood.
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  • Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's star power couldn't save 'Barbie' from mixed reviews - critics say the film falls short on feminist themes despite the hype.
  • Greta Gerwig's bold directorial vision aimed to 'reclaim' Barbie, but some argue the movie still perpetuates unrealistic beauty standards and gender stereotypes.
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Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, 'Barbie'
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