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The film's political commentary is deeply problematic. Its premise appears to suggest that societal happiness is only attainable if gender relations are completely severed, a notion that oversimplifies complex social dynamics. Interestingly, the film's marketing tagline claimed that "if you hate Barbie, you'll love this film; if you love Barbie, you'll love this film." However, critics argue this is a misguided attempt to appeal to polarized audiences, likening it to an illogical statement such as "if you hate Hitler, you'll love this movement," implying that either extreme could be justified without considering the middle ground.