When thinking about the film year 2023, there are two films that shaped the year: Barbie and Oppenheimer. In this list, we present films that you can watch if you liked Barbie.
What kind of films are these? The selection of titles was made by the editorial team. We also paid attention to a good rating on IMDb. Additionally, the list is intended to form a good mix.
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1. La La Land
In La La Land, it is about Sebastian and Mia. Two people trying to make it big in Hollywood. Sebastian is a jazz musician, and Mia is an actress. They fall in love with each other, but their big dreams get in the way of the relationship.
You should watch La La Land if you liked the following aspects of Barbie:
- Songs to sing along to
- Ryan Gosling
- Beautiful set design
- Strong female lead
- A story about dreaming
This is what the IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the film has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 stars from nearly 680,000 ratings.
Fun Fact: Ryan Gosling learned to play the piano for the role. He practiced for up to two hours a day, six days a week. As a result, he could play all the pieces in the film on his own. (via IMDb)
2. Pearl
A significantly bloodier Barbie
can be found in the horror film Pearl. The titular protagonist just wants to become famous to escape her dreary life on a farm. However, she sinks deeper into her madness, which demands increasingly bloody consequences. Viewers with weak stomachs should be cautious, as Pearl is rated 18 for a reason.
You should watch Pearl if you liked the following aspects of Barbie:
- Beautiful set design
- Amazing costume design
- The slightly different story
- Unconventional protagonist
This is what the IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the film has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 stars from nearly 100,000 ratings.
Fun Fact: In the film, Pearl watches a feature film with sound. However, during the time of the film, 1918, that was not yet possible. The first feature film with sound appeared in 1926. (via IMDb)
