Whether it’s becoming a doctor, an astronaut or an aerobics instructor, Barbie has always had a reputation for being able to do it all. But can she hold up as a palate-cleanser or warm-up to the atomic bomb? Thanks to sharing a July 21st release date with Oppenheimer, many summer moviegoers are about to find out.
The idea of combining Greta Gerwig’s Barbie with Christopher Nolan’s biopic didn’t come out of nowhere, but when the Twitter account DiscussingFilm asked fans which movie they would prioritize, they refused to play favorites. Thus, the summer of Barbenheimer was born.
In any event, it’s fair to say that this chaotic combination of pink dream houses and utter destruction has resonated with 2023’s overall vibe. And the following tweets are some of the most explosive takes on this deranged double-feature yet…
