Barbie Teaser: The Internet Loved Margot Robbie And The 2001: A Space Odyssey Homage
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The teaser trailer of Barbie is trending big time on social media
The makers of the Barbie movie shared the teaser trailer on Friday and it has created quite a buzz on social media for more than just one reason. To begin with, the film's lead actor Margot Robbie is every bit perfect as a walking, talking Barbie. The other thing about the video that the Internet absolutely loved was the homage to the iconic scene from Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. The Greta Gerwig directorial, taking a leaf from the "Dawn of Man" sequence from the 1968 film, showcases young girls playing with their baby dolls accompanied by Helen Mirren's voiceover: "Since the beginning of time, since the first little girl ever existed, there have been dolls. But the dolls were always and forever baby dolls until..." Enter Barbie. It is Margot Robbie as a Barbie that appears out of nowhere instead of a monolith, leading to an awakening of sorts while Richard Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathustra plays in the backdrop. For anyone else who was looking for a side-by-side comparison of the Barbie trailer with 2001: A Space Odyssey, here ya go! pic.twitter.com/CzoKzoFvpH Okay I was not expecting the #Barbie teaser to take its cues from 2001: but I'm kinda here for it. #BarbieTrailerpic.twitter.com/G6qBOplwj5 Is there an award for best movie trailer? Because this right here deserves all of the awards Can't wait for #Barbie. https://t.co/lVkFqwgiQY the 2001: a space odyssey homage pic.twitter.com/fj4IalcNVH I'm freaking out about THIS ALONE!!!!! SHE REALLY DRESSED UP AS THE VERY FIRST BARBIE EVER MADE!!!! I can't wait for this movie sooooooo much! @Barbie#BarbieTheMovie#BarbieMovie#Barbie#MargotRobbiepic.twitter.com/qOqLlQK33E Me, now that I've finally watched the trailer for #Barbie: https://t.co/Z8NWFMDCcRpic.twitter.com/JxaAQ1WCcR
The teaser also showcases a bright montage of Ryan Gosling (who portrays Ken) in a blink-and-miss appearance, Simu Liu in a dance sequence, Issa Rae and a glimpse into Barbie's bright world.
Check out the teaser trailer of Barbie:
