#now I'm just waiting for the Ken scenes compilation on yt

[roz-ani]

GIVE RYAN GOSLING ALL THE OSCARS I BEG OF YOU

I swear, he was THE BEST part of the movie.

(Semi-spoilers from now on) I read about people tearing up at the scenes with the elderly ladies or the talks about being a woman, but for me the scenes with Ken were the most emotional ones for some reason. Seeing him struggling with the changes he himself brought into the Barbie World, being aware that he's just hurt and lost... There's a lot to unpack (*wink*) about him and you will definitely need to see this movie more than once to understand the aspects of Ken's character, like how he represents both girls and women's struggles, but also what young boys and men go through when it comes to toxic masculinity etc. I don't know how many girls can actually relate to Ken more than Barbie in this movie, but I would also be disappointed if my dream social concept wasn't about horses...

AND "I'M JUST KEN" IS SUCH A BANGER!!! I've listened to it before watching the movie, but actually seeing the entire number? Sympathising with Ken and understanding his struggles, even though it's portrayed in a more comical way? I cannot explain what I felt at that moment, but it was both fun and heartbreaking in a weird way? Definitely rooting for Ken!

Ryan Gosling did such a phenomenal job. The line delivery was absolutely flawless. My favourites were definitely "Hold my ice cream, Ken" and where Barbie told him to find his purpose, and he was like a little lost boy having a crisis on the floor XD The facial expressions were great, the comedic timing was really visible here. Anything involving movement and choreography was also amazing.

If you're hesitant to watch this movie for any reasons (maybe, like me, you were worried about the polarising reviews), just do it for Ken. I know his character will not disappoint you.