The Barbie movie was released not long ago. After watching the movie, many viewers didn’t know what Easter eggs were hidden in it and their origins. Below, the editor will share with you the Easter eggs in the Barbie movie. Interested friends can learn about it together. Bar.
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Film and television
1. An official tribute list of up to 33 movies (Greta Gerwig's Official Barbie Watchlist by Letterboxd)
>> Probably the movie with the most tribute content, whether it is the set design, the way to leave Barbie Land (Oz is a yellow ground, Barbie is a pink pavement), and even Oz is shown in the Barbie Land cinema
>> The use of powder blue, classic visual shapes and musical theater form expressions refer to Catherine Deneuve’s French hairstyle in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and the hat in Liu Meihuajiao
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)
The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) (Liu Meihuajiao)
>> Refers to the bright and rich color language of Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar.
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
>> Barbie’s morning preparation when she wakes up every day refers to the character of Gene in An American in Paris (there are also shadows of the protagonist Cher in the 1995 youth movie Clueless); the overall visual effect of Barbie Land refers to the golden period of the 30s-50s. A classic Hollywood movie scene, and the scene where Kens dance in black is a reference to the classic ballet pas de deux in Singin' in the Rain.
>> The 15-minute Dream Ballet in the movie is a very classic ballet song and dance scene.
>> Surreal fast group dance
>> The classic dance audition scene at the beginning of the film sets the benchmark for group dance shooting
>> The scene where Barbie went to find the strange Barbie's house after she became flat-footed was based on the scene in The Red Shoes. The idea of wearing sunglasses twice was also based on the director's cat-eye sunglasses in the film; they were used. Innovative special effects shooting and lighting techniques
>> The most obvious homage is the opening narrative of the film, which replaces the ape from 2001 with a girl; it also borrows a similar theme to mark the arrival of a new generation of dolls and even modern movies.
>> "Girlfriend Friday" was called the best fast-talking movie by Greta. It is one of the fastest-talking movies in the history of film and is also known as the most classic farce; and "Philadelphia Story" Originally one of Margot Robbie's favorite movies, Greta specifically asked Margot to refer to Hepburn's steadfast female role in it when preparing Barbie.
>>The drama-like male protagonist played by John Barrymore became one of the inspirations for Commander Ken
>> Barbie’s mirror without a mirror that can be seen directly through is directly borrowed from the same shooting technique in "The Beauty Hunter"
>> Imitated the set design of "Rear Window" where everything is seen through
>> How to create and express fake sea scenes
>> Even though it is a fantasy movie about heaven, it still embodies human nature everywhere, the conceptualization can be rooted in reality, and the scenes are weird but beautiful.
>> Conversations with Angels
>>Perfect lens language
>> The fanatical belief in crazy and real things is also very similar to Greta's view on the theme of Barbie.
>> Chaplin’s classic physical humor
>> The humorous rhythm of the movie is of great reference value. For example, there is a scene where the protagonist gets on a train and sings with a homeless man. He gets impatient while singing, and finally jumps off the train. Although the plot only lasts for 60 seconds, it is very interesting.
>> The 1950s-related musical filmed in the 1970s is still a major symbol of fashion culture and music movies; the dance battle look of a black T-shirt and trousers pays tribute to John Travolta and Olivia Newton John's You're in Grease The One That I Want, the dance steps also have reference
>> Before making the movie, Greta watched it again and had a phone call with The Truman director Peter Weir to learn how the movie was completed, which greatly referenced The Truman's shooting techniques.
>> One of the most obvious homages is Mattel’s set design, which references PlayTime’s workstations
>> A time-traveling love movie, full of charming performances by Daryl Hannah and Tom Hanks
>> When talking about disco, we cannot avoid the famous Saturday Night Fever and the most classic Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive in its soundtrack. Both the visual effects and the soundtrack undoubtedly refer to this classic work.
2. Pygmalion
>> Pygmalion, the sculptor in Roman mythology, created the perfect female statue and was obsessed with it. The prototype of this story was later adapted into George Bernard Shaw's famous play "Pygmalion" and the musical My Fair Lady. Lady), and similarly in Barbie's script, founder Ruth is the creator, and Barbie represents the perfect female image. Just like the statue in Pygmalion, Barbie eventually became a real human being and entered real human society.
3. A low-key but important warm guest appearance
>> In a scene that director Greta Gerwig did not allow to be cut, the 91-year-old Oscar winner and famous film costume designer Ann Roth guest-starred. She played an old man whom Barbie met on a bench when she first entered the real world. Woman, you're beautiful. I know. Two short but touching dialogues with the inexperienced Barbie, which Greta called the heart of the movie
4. Zack Snyder's Justice League (Snyder Cut) Zack Snyder's Justice League (Snyder Cut)
>> After the Barbies were brainwashed by Ken, Barbie, played by Alexandra Shipp, said something like "It's like I've been in a dream where I was really invested in the Zack Snyder cut of Justice League" when she woke up. There were also a lot of comments after the movie was released. Fans thought it was sarcastic and attacked it
5. Stallone’s mink coat
>> Stallone was included in a series of classic images that Ken saw after arriving in the real world. The image of him wearing mink after returning to Barbie Land also partially referenced Stallone’s classic look. He has worn mink many times. Fur coat for events
6. The Godfather (1972)
>> Compared with paying tribute, it is more like using the name of the Godfather to satirize some ordinary men. In the film, when President Barbie tried to control Ken, played by Simu Liu, she deliberately pretended to be an ignorant girl when he was watching The Godfather and asked: Oh, are you watching The Godfather, thus successfully igniting his desire to preach.
7. Pride and Prejudice (BBC, 1995)
>> In the commercial about Depressed Barbie, Barbie wears sweatpants and is addicted to TV reruns of "Pride and Prejudice"; most (British) girls have seen the 1995 version, or at least Colin Firth's classic shots, At that time, Firth was also a major icon in British film and television.
8. The Shining (1980)
>> The psychic relationship between Barbie and Gloria is like the powers in Stephen King's The Shining, and even in the car Gloria's daughter asks Are you shining right now?, a direct reference to The Shining.
9. Top Gun (1986)
>> The beach volleyball scene showing masculine charm is a classic drama scene in Top Gun. After Barbie Land was captured by Ken, the volleyball players on the beach changed from Barbie to Ken, recreating this hormonal male scene.
10. The classic scene of taking off glasses to reveal your beauty
>> There have been similar scenes like this in Princess Diaries, Miss Congeniality and other movies.
11. The Matrix’s classic question: Which one do you choose, the red pill or the blue pill (The Matrix, 1999)
>> When Barbie seeks help from Strange Barbie, Strange Barbie holds high heels in one hand and flats in the other. Asking Barbie which one to choose, it is hard not to think of the classic pill question in The Matrix.
>> In addition, the process of escaping from Mattel and meeting the founder is also a tribute.
12. French writer Marcel Proust
>> In "In Search of Lost Time," Proust uses a madeleine soaked in tea as his switch to activate childhood memories, and Greta compares it to Barbie walking into a plastic box, so Will Ferrell plays Mattel CE said, Remember Proust Barbie? That did not sell well. (Remember Proust Barbie, that one didn’t sell well.)
>> During the promotion period, because J. Robert Oppenheimer, the prototype of Oppenheimer's film at the same time, was said to be very fond of Proust, Greta once said with a smile: So he would have loved Proust Barbie! (Then he should like Proust very much. Barbie)
13. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
>> Ken is obsessed with horses and the masculinity they imply. The arrogant way they dance on horseback pays homage to the nonsensical classic action of pretending to ride a horse in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"; "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" "It satirizes the abuse of the system and blind faith through nonsensical jokes, which coincides with Barbie (even the mink coat has horse prints)
14. Monroe’s skirt-pressing action in The Seven Year Itch (1955)
>> Marilyn Monroe's famous skirt-pressing movement in the movie was also used when Barbie flew down the Barbie house
music
1. Album lineup
>> Like the movie, the soundtrack is also a movie music album with a strong lineup that pays tribute to classic pop culture while embodying current trends.
>> The music producer responsible for the entire album is the famous producer Mark Ronson. Spotify’s official Barbie Official Playlist was also added by Ronson himself. In addition to the original soundtrack, it also includes tribute songs during the production of the album.
>> Dua Lipa, who sang the disco party song Dance The Night, also played the role of mermaid Barbie
2. I'm Just Ken's legendary collaboration
>> Ryan Gosling's solo prelude song "I'm Just Ken" was proposed by Gosling to Mark Ronson to sing it himself.
>> The climax of this song's guitar solo was Ronson's initiative to invite two band celebrities to perform, namely Slash, the lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses, and the legendary musician of Van Halen. Wolfgang Van Halen, son of Eddie Van Halen and also responsible for Van Halen bass
>> Commander Gao’s turban style also refers to Guns N’ Roses to a certain extent
>> The font on the Ken bag imitates the Metallica band logo
I'm Just Ken lineup
Ken package for Metallica font
Metallica
3. Cover and adaptation
In addition to the homage to the scenes and choreography of the musical movie, the soundtrack also contains many direct covers of classic songs.
>>The ending song Barbie World is adapted from Aqua’s classic Barbie theme song Barbie Girl
>>Ryan Gosling and Ken's guitar-playing cover of Matchbox Twenty's Push
>> Country female singer Brandi Carlile and her wife Catherine Shepherd (British comedian, who has played IT Crazy, Paddington Bear, etc.) sang a cover of Indigo Girls' song of the same name Closer to Fine.
4. *NSYNC
>> When Allan was trying to leave Kendom Land with Gloria and his daughter, Allan said that he was not the only Aaron outside. He also complained about *NSYNC in the real world, Justin Timberlake, who was once a member, and Justin Timberlake, who was popular all over the world at the same time. Aaron Carter
>> Ryan Gosling reviewed his appearance and performance in The All New Mickey Mouse Club before playing Ken. Later *NSYNC members Boss Jia and JC Chasez were also co-stars at the time.
>> When Michael Cera, who plays Allan, accepted the role, director Greta gave him a copy of *NSYNC's classic album No Strings Attached released in 2000
>> Group member JC Chasez recalled the past with Commander Gosling during the Mickey Mouse era in a recent interview, and expressed his appreciation for Commander Gosling's performance as Ken. When NSYNC signed a contract with a German label, the first group they were familiar with was Aqua, who sang Barbie Girl.
Mickey Mouse Club
5. Lou Reed and Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus
>> In the part where Ken is preaching to Barbie, the music part mentions how Stephen Malkmus, the lead singer of Pavement, was influenced by the style of Lou Reed. There is also a Slanted & Enchanted record of Pavement released in 1992 in the corner; after knowing that he was After Barbie mentioned it, the band’s official IG also half-jokingly supported the film and director Greta
other
>> Duolingo ad placement: My husband studies Spanish at home and uses the Duolingo APP. He can hear the classic sound effects of correct answers. Duolingo’s classic owl also attended the premiere.
Ref.
1. Greta Gerwig's Official Barbie Watchlist
2. NSYNC's JC Chasez Talks Meow Mix Commercial and Ryan Gosling's 'Barbie' Movie
3. Oscar-Winning Costume Designer Ann Roth Shares a Brief — but Impactful — Moment with Margot Robbie in 'Barbie'
4. The Official Barbie Watchlist: Greta Gerwig on the classic film influences behind her fantasy-comedy-kind-of-musical
5. Greta Gerwig on Adding a Proust Easter Egg in 'Barbie,' Connection to 'Oppenheimer'
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