Is Barbie’s Content Suitable For Young Fanbase? Parents Concern Over Adult-Oriented Themes

'Barbie' stands to be one of the most anticipated films of the year, featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in lead roles. The film will be witnessing a major box office clash with Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' featuring Florence Pugh and Cillian Murphy.

'Barbie' has ignited controversy ahead of its release owing to its 12A rating leaving parents to ponder whether the adult-oriented content is appropriate for its young fanbase. Taking over the internet with different apprehensions and questions, parents showed their concerns over the adult-oriented theme of the film. The conflicting opinions also highlight the challenge of maintaining a balance of preservation of childhood innocence with the influence of popular culture.

One Twitter user wrote, "You would think filmmakers would target it towards the younger generation. It feels like filmmakers have forgotten the essence of Barbie... as if they are attempting to snatch away their childhood and force them to grow up prematurely."

Another user wrote, "My child is nine and plays with Barbies. But I don't know whether to take her or not. I don't think she's ever watched a 12A before."

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One more concerned parent on Twitter said, "My seven-year-old is desperate to watch this but I'm reluctant as it's a 12A. Stupid to make a film about a children's toy which a lot of children won't be allowed to see it."

Talking about 'Barbie', the film is directed by Greta Gerwig, and revolves around a doll residing in 'Barbieland’. She faces expulsion due to not meeting certain expectations of perfection required in the 'Barbieland’. However, she embarks on a journey and enters the real world discovering the true meaning of beauty, with her ade Ken doll essayed by Ryan Gosling by her side.

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Talking about 'Barbie', the film is directed by Greta Gerwig, and revolves around a doll residing in 'Barbieland.' She faces expulsion due to not meeting certain expectations of perfection required in the 'Barbieland.'However, she embarks on a journey and enters the real world discovering the true meaning of beauty, with her ade Ken doll essayed by Ryan Gosling by her side.

The film will hit theaters on July 21 and also stars a variety of actors playing different versions of Barbie and Ken.