What ‘Barbie’ Critics Are Getting Wrong About Its Big Monologue

‘ALWAYS DOING IT WRONG’

Greta Gerwig’s new movie has a feminist speech about the struggles women face every day. Naturally, some folks have come to criticize the monologue—here’s why they’re wrong.

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No one can beat Greta Gerwig at the tricky game of writing a memorable monologue.

Barbie only proves this further. Gerwig has already given us great speeches with Saoirse

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