Great Barbie Pink Shoes Kelly Sheridan
Barbie is back in 'Barbie in the Pink Shoes', a return to the classic music and storytelling that put the Barbie movies on the map. I love ALL the Barbie movies from Nutcracker to Princess and the Popstar, but like most fans, I far prefer the earlier classics. In this movie, Barbie (as Kristin) and her friend Hailey are magically transported into a living ballet world where they meet characters from Giselle and Swan Lake, confront the wicked Snow Queen and of course, dance. This movie, while providing a good balance of fantasy and humor, has a mature, almost subdued quality all its own. Possibly because the classic music and dance are such a contrast to the newer Barbie movies. Many children have grown up with these movies, and this one seems to have grown up with them. There has been a conscious effort on the part of the filmmakers in recent years to steer Barbie into a more modern rock-n-roll world, but they don't seem to realize that younger audiences tend to follow their own tastes in music, fashion, etc, before peer pressure influences them into following the crowd instead. Most younger viewers (and listeners) respond to a more civilized look and sound, and I think this fits the bill on both counts.
This brings forward the 'message' of the movie, which contends that one should follow one's own heart and not be shackled by conventions. When Barbie dances, the music seems to flow right through her and she deviates from the established choreography to create her own, ultimately winning the day. There are two sides to this contention; while art should not be squeezed into pre-established confines (after all, even 'classical' stuff had to establish itself at some point), traditional music and dance should not be discounted just because it IS traditional (after all, it is considered 'classic' for a reason). The point is, art is subjective and there is no right or wrong (unless it's gimmick-driven or fad-following). Ballet is a particularly traditional art form, but anything done right has its place, be it traditional or otherwise. Everyone has a voice, so let them use it and let the audience decide what works. This movie DOES work, and I recommend it highly.
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