Teaser for Barbie: The Internet Loved Margot Robbie and 2001: Tribute to the Space Saga

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makers Barbie The movie shared its trailer on Friday and caused a social media buzz for more than one reason. First of all, the movie’s lead actress Margot Robbie is absolutely perfect as a walking and talking Barbie actress. The other thing about the video that the internet absolutely loved is the iconic scene homage to Stanley Kubrick 2001: A Space Odyssey. Directed by Greta Gerwig, which takes a leaf from the “Dawn of Man” sequence from the 1968 film, it features young girls playing with their baby dolls accompanied by a voiceover by Helen Mirren: “Since the beginning of time, since there was ever the first child, there have been dolls. But dolls were Always baby dolls so…” Enter Barbie. It’s Margot Robbie as Barbie who appears out of nowhere instead of a monolith, which leads to a wake of sorts while Richard Strauss Thus spoke Zarashtra playing in the background.

The teaser also features a flamboyant montage of Ryan Gosling (who portrays Ken) in a blink-and-mortar look, Simu Liu in a dance sequence, Issa Rae and a glimpse into the bright world of Barbie.

Check out the teaser trailer from Barbie:

The Internet was delighted and surprised to see 2001: A Space Odyssey Barbie movie reference. Here are some of the tweets:

One Twitter user sponsored both scenes side by side and wrote: “For anyone else who was looking for a side-by-side comparison of the Barbie trailer with 2001: A Space Odyssey, here you go!”

For anyone else who was looking for a side-by-side comparison of the Barbie trailer with 2001: A Space Odyssey, here you go! pic.twitter.com/CzoKzoFvpH

– Matthew Gaydos (@MatthewGaydos) December 16, 2022

“Well, I wasn’t expecting the Barbie teaser to take its cues from 2001: A Space Odyssey, but I’m here for it,” read another tweet.

Well, I didn’t expect #Barbie A teaser to take its cues from 2001: But I’m kind of here for it. #BarbieTrailerpic.twitter.com/G6qBOplwj5

– Megan writes (@MeganStuart3) December 17, 2022

Is there an award for best movie trailer? Because this one right here deserves all the awards. I can’t wait BarbieInput from another Twitter user.

Is there an award for best propaganda film? Because this one right here deserves all the accolades you can’t wait for #Barbie. https://t.co/lVkFqwgiQY

– SubaSilma December 17, 2022

“2001: Tribute to the Space Odyssey.” He said enough.

2001: A Space Odyssey Tribute pic.twitter.com/fj4IalcNVH

– Emma (@apunkwallows) December 16, 2022

Margot Robbie fans unite.

I am afraid of this alone!!!!! She really dressed up like the first Barbie ever!!!! I can’t wait for this movie very long! @Barbie#BarbieTheMovie#BarbieMovie#Barbie#MargotRobbiepic.twitter.com/qOqLlQK33E

— Amanda (@AmandaDSassy) December 17, 2022

Me, now that I’ve finally seen the trailer for #Barbie: https://t.co/Z8NWFMDCcRpic.twitter.com/JxaAQ1WCcR

– hellresidentNY (@hellresidentNY) December 17, 2022

Barbie It will hit theaters on July 21, 2023. The movie will go against another big Hollywood project at the box office – Christopher Nolan Oppenheimerfeatures Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, James Remar, Cillian Murphy, Gary Oldman, David Krumholtz, Florence Pugh, and Kenneth Branagh among other stars.