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The film has divided critics and audiences alike, each side with its own narrative. On the right, some viewers dismissed Barbie outright, calling it a shrill feminist screed that vilifies men. Conversely, left-leaning commentators often felt compelled to praise the movie, perhaps out of political allegiance, despite secretly harboring their own reservations. The only person seemingly reveling in the film’s chaos was conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, who reportedly loved it so much that he bought his own Barbie doll and played with it until a fire department intervened—adding a satirical touch to the ongoing discourse.