3. Wonka
Wonka is the prequel to Willy Wonka, who later has a large chocolate factory. In the film, Wonka travels to a city to start his chocolate empire, as that is his big dream. However, he must defend himself against the chocolate cartel, which does not want new competition.
You should watch Wonka if you liked the following aspects of Barbie:
- Songs with earworm potential
- A story about dreaming and never giving up
- Absurd villains
- A colorful, vibrant world
- Sympathetic actors
- An atmosphere full of good vibes
This is what the IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the film has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 stars from nearly 150,000 ratings.
Fun Fact: In the film’s intro, Wonka loses a coin. This is exactly the coin found by the boy in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1971), with which he buys the chocolate with the golden ticket. (via IMDb)
4. Little Women
Little Women shows the world of four sisters in America after the Civil War. A significant part of their lives is depicted, as each sister goes a different way and shows the many opportunities for women.
You should watch Little Women if you liked the following aspects of Barbie:
- Greta Gerwig as director
- Amazing costumes
- Pleasant pacing, despite the film’s length
- Great set design
- A story about feminism
This is what the IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the film has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 stars from nearly 250,000 ratings.
Fun Fact: In one scene of the film, a plastic bottle is visible. However, such a thing did not exist in the 19th century. (via IMDb)
